"Joey Porter is eight sacks shy of 100 for his career, and Cardinals coach Ken Whisenhunt says the linebacker's contributions are not limited to the playing field.

Porter, in his 12th season, is a four-time Pro Bowl selection who won a ring with the Pittsburgh Steelers in Super Bowl XL, and Whisenhunt was the offensive coordinator. Porter signed with the Cardinals as a free agent after spending three years in Miami.

"Besides the good play - a part of the reason for bringing in a guy like Joey is because I know the way he works in practice, I know the way he works in the weight room, I know what kind of teammate he is, and that type of leadership is what's important," Whisenhunt said.

Porter said he just wants to play good football, be a pass-rush presence and try to create pressure to make the defense better. He said he feels comfortable with the Cardinals.

"There wasn't a better fit for me," he said. "So I just think it worked out perfect. I always have high expectations. Every year I come and try to be better than last year."

Porter was reunited with offensive lineman Alan Faneca, a member of the Super Bowl squad who is a six-time All Pro and a participant in nine Pro Bowls. Faneca played with the Jets the past two seasons and signed with Arizona in the off-season.

"I think chemistry in this league is so important and guys like him and Alan Faneca who we've had time with before that you know what kind of people they are, what kind of players they are, it's always good to bring them in," Whisenhunt said."