"The Cardinals' defensive game plan against the Seahawks in Week 3 was rudimentary compared with the schemes coordinator Ray Horton is calling more than three months later.

"We played almost nothing in that game; I didn't think we could," Horton said. "And now we have, I'd say probably 90 percent of our stuff in and it's available and called.

"On my call sheet, there is only one play I'm not going to call, definitely, and the rest is available. So we are light years ahead."

The Cardinals played well defensively in the 13-10 loss to Seattle, but the Seahawks offense was dealing with numerous injuries at the time. The Seahawks gained just 261 total yards and scored one touchdown.

But the Cardinals forced only one turnover, a problem throughout the season. The Cardinals have just nine interceptions and nine fumble recoveries.

Improving upon that is one of Horton's goals for next season."