A Win is a Win

Cardinals Vs Raiders Game Thoughts
It doesn't really matter how that game ended, because the Arizona Cardinals are now 2-1 and tied for 1st place in the division.  I somewhat buy into the conspiracy theory that Sebastian Janikowski was on the take from the mob and had to miss that field goal because of a bet.  This is the kicker that got caught with ecstasy, got a dui, and got into a fight.  If any kickers are taking money to lose games the smart money would be on him.  He is also the guy who can boot it in from 60+ yards.  I can make a 32 yard field goal 2 out of 5 times and I'm not a kicker or in shape, and he is going to shank it that bad?  Regardless of how we won we still won.  We outplayed the Raiders overall for most of the game and deserved to win.  If it wasn't for 2 punt muffs it wouldn't have even been close.  I'm thrilled we came out with the W because there is a big difference between 2-1 and 1-2. 

Standard DA Encouragement/Criticism
We really need to see some improvement in DA, and I hope Whiz has him on a short leash this week.  He just has to get more accurate and stop leaving huge plays on the field.  I saw Josh McCown's stat line last night of 22-25, and you have got to wonder if he is really that much worse than DA.  McCown wasn't very good, but right now I have him rated above DA and that's kind of sad.  DA has to step up this week against San Diego for us to win, and I hope he does. 

Stevie B
It was very sad to hear the news Stevie B is out for the next few weeks.  We just have to manage through the bye until everyone is healthy.  It is a good thing we are 2-1.  We have the Chargers and Saints the next two weeks until we can rest up, so I imagine it's going to be tough to win those games without our #2 and #3 receiver.  Breaston is a huge loss and we are already down Doucet.  We are now running with Fitz and 3 rookies at receiver the next two weeks, so hopefully one of the rookies steps up big time.