NFL1000: What Happened to the Once-Feared Arizona Cardinals Offense?

November 15, 2016   ·   Doug Farrar   ·   Jump to comments

In 2015, the Arizona Cardinals, led by head coach Bruce Arians and captained by quarterback Carson Palmer, had the most varied and effective deep passing game in the NFL.
The 13-3 Cards ranked second in the NFL in points and first in total yards and had a formidable receiving trio in Larry Fitzgerald, Michael Floyd and John Brown. Moreover, the rise of rookie running back David Johnson gave the team a balance it had not previously had in the Arians administration.
Palmer was the primary beneficiary. In 2015, at age 36, he led the league in yards per attempt, adjusted yards per attempt, yards per completion and game-winning drives. He posted career highs in passing yards (4,671) and touchdowns (35) while throwing just 11 interceptions in 537 attempts.
It all fell apart in the Cardinals' NFC Championship loss to the Carolina Panthers.
Palmer had one of the worst games in his 13-year career, throwing four interceptions and completing just 23 passes in 40 attempts ...

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