Cardinals full of optimism as season kicks off (East Valley Tribune)

6 September 2008, 9:11 pm

Projecting the Cardinals as a playoff team is risky business. Las Vegas can build mammoth, dazzling hotels thanks to people who put their money where such long-shot hopes reside. But this year, maybe for the first time since their playoff run of 1998, which really was a surprise, the Cards seem more of a middle shot.... read more

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