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Larry Fitzgerald News & Rumors

Rumors surface about Peyton Manning, Larry Fitzgerald dinner date
February 3
Arizona Republic
 
"The rumors of Peyton Manning perhaps playing for the Cardinals picked up speed here on Thursday with a report that Manning and receiver Larry Fitzgerald have a dinner date planned in the next few days. The Terre Haute Tribune Star reported the planned meeting. Fitzgerald later denied it but not until after he played coy during an appearance on KGME-AM (910). "I don't even have Peyton's phone number," Fitzgerald said. Pressed for a definitive answer later in the interview, Fitzgerald denied a meeting was scheduled. He repeated that denial to The Republic in a text message. In related news, ESPN reported that Manning had been medically cleared to play football after missing the entire 2011"
Larry Fitzgerald sets example in win vs. Seahawks
January 2
Arizona Republic
 
"He's parachuted out of airplanes, and he's bungee jumped off bridges. He's dived with sharks, and he's walked alone and unarmed through dangerous lion and cheetah habitats. "Don't tell me. I don't want to know," Cardinals coach Ken Whisenhunt said after his team's 23-20 overtime victory Sunday. "I wish he wouldn't do that stuff." As long as star receiver Larry Fitzgerald keeps living up to his exploits on the football field, like he did once again in helping beat the visiting Seattle Seahawks, Whisenhunt will just have to continue to grin and bear it. After all, how do you tell the Most Interesting Man in the World "no?" Fitzgerald might have saved his best performance of the season for"
Cardinals WR Larry Fitzgerald, KR Patrick Peterson, S Adrian Wilson named NFC Pro Bowlers
December 28
Arizona Republic
 
"If Cardinals cornerback and punt returner Patrick Peterson needs any help finding his way around the Pro Bowl festivities in January, he'll have at least two veteran tour guides. A rookie, Peterson was selected to the Pro Bowl as a kick returner. Strong safety Adrian Wilson and receiver Larry Fitzgerald were chosen as starters. Defensive tackle Darnell Dockett was chosen as an alternate. Peterson, the fifth overall pick in the draft, tied an NFL record by returning four punts for touchdowns. By late in the season, opponents would tease him in warm-ups to take it easy on them. "I get that all the time," he said. "They always say, don't do it on us, slow it down a little bit.'" Peterson"
Larry Fitzgerald's dad slams Arizona Cardinals' Early Doucet
December 27
Arizona Republic
 
"Larry Fitzgerald, Sr., a veteran writer and radio personality from Minneapolis, took aim at Arizona Cardinals receiver Early Doucet this morning via twitter. @FitzBeatSr tweeted: Early Doucet bombed this year he drops to many passes not a dependable No.2.Needs to work harder at his job.He dropped 5 TDs this year. Let's looks at that. Doucet is not the team's No. 2 receiver, Andre Roberts is. But Doucet has more receptions (53) for more yards (784) and more touchdowns (5) than Roberts. All are career highs. And he plays on special teams. Doucet has six drops this year, according to STATS. That's tied for 15th most in the NFL. Now, the definition of drop can vary. For instance, I'm not sure"
Browns vow to do everything possible to limit Cardinals receiver Larry Fitzgerald
December 18
Akron Beacon Journal
 
"Browns General Manager Tom Heckert recently lamented the team's lack of playmakers capable of truly striking fear into the hearts of opposing defenses. The Browns (4-9) will encounter one of those rare men today when they face the Arizona Cardinals (6-7) at University of Phoenix Stadium. Wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald is undoubtedly among the NFL's elite. "I put Larry Fitzgerald as the best receiver in the league," Browns cornerback Joe Haden said. "I think he's No. 1." Haden said he expects to shadow Fitzgerald, who will face the Browns for the first time in his career. Haden also conceded that Fitzgerald is worthy of double teams. "He deserves for more than one person to be over there"
Cardinals receiver Larry Fitzgerald playing the part of superstar
December 14
Arizona Republic
 
"Something more should be said or written about Cardinals receiver Larry Fitzgerald after the performance he had Sunday in a victory over the San Francisco 49ers. But the problem is when it comes to Fitzgerald, it seems we've read and heard it all. He made an amazing catch and run for a 46-yard touchdown. He had another for a 53-yard gain that led to a touchdown. He had seven receptions for 149 yards and a touchdown but he helped the Cardinals win in other ways, too. He threw a key block on Early Doucet's 60-yard touchdown reception. And his tackle of safety Dashon Goldson after an interception in the second quarter saved a touchdown. "You are almost running out of things to say about Larry"
Larry Fitzgerald partnering with Oxfam America
December 11
Arizona Republic
 
"Larry Fitzgerald is fortunate enough to travel the world. But the scenery isn't always breathtaking. Once, the Cardinals' star wide receiver toured a small village in Zambia. He was chewing gum. He was followed by a pack of 10 children who playfully tugged at his shirt. "I threw the gum in the bushes, and I thought nothing of it," Fitzgerald said. "I heard this huge scrum behind me. Three kids went diving into the bushes for that gum. I saw the kid pull it out and eat the gum." Fitzgerald couldn't believe his eyes. "He wasn't chewing it. He was eating it. Like he was hungry," Fitzgerald said. That experience -- and many others -- helped trigger a collaboration most Cardinals fans will"
Larry Fitzgerald still learning on the job
November 18
Arizona Republic
 
"Larry Fitzgerald asks coaches and teammates. He asks opponents, relatives, friends, acquaintances and anyone else he thinks knows something about football. What are you seeing when you watch me? It's a question motivated by desire, not vanity. Sure, Fitzgerald wants his eye-black applied just so, the braids flowing out of the back of the helmet to look just right, the Cardinals uniform to fit perfectly. But a mirror can tell him if those things are in order. What he wants to know from you, if you know football, is how he can improve. "I'm always learning," he says. "That's one thing that never stops for me. I'm always learning and trying to get a competitive advantage any time I can.""
Another 'unbelievable' catch for Arizona Cardinals' Larry Fitzgerald
November 14
Arizona Republic
 
"Watching a receiver bend his head backward to look for a ball is an uncomfortable sight for most coaches. But when the receiver is Larry Fitzgerald, Cardinals coach Ken Whisenhunt goes to a happy place. "He's unbelievable at making those catches," Whisenhunt said. Fitzgerald made one of those catches, a 37-yarder that set up the Cardinals' winning score against the Eagles on Sunday. Quarterback John Skelton faced heavy pressure, then lofted the ball as he was hit. Fitzgerald scored two touchdowns, giving him 70 for his career and moving him past Roy Green for most in franchise history. Fitzgerald said the Cardinals developed resiliency through a six-game losing streak in the first half of"
Taylor has up-and-down day vs. Fitzgerald
October 24
Pittsburgh Tribune Review
 
"Steelers cornerback Ike Taylor had an up-and-down game Sunday. He was hit with three penalties, including a defensive holding call that helped Arizona on its first scoring drive. He also missed at least four tackles. He finished with four tackles but didn't break up any of the 10 passes thrown to All-Pro wideout Larry Fitzgerald. It's not as if Taylor had much trouble keeping track of Fitzgerald, who had four receptions for 78 yards. Fitzgerald, with the exception of a 31-yard catch, didn't exactly torment the Steelers' secondary. Still, Taylor did plenty of grabbing and chasing. And if quarterback Kevin Kolb wasn't consistently erratic (18 of 34 for 272 yards and two touchdowns),"
Cardinals paying the price for not protecting Larry Fitzgerald
October 19
Arizona Republic
 
"Six weeks into a new era, Larry Fitzgerald is defending his head coach and quoting Winston Churchill. More than anything, he's missing a wingman, a legitimate No. 2 wide receiver. "Here's the one small thing that everyone forgets about when Kurt (Warner) was here," Fitzgerald said. "We had this other guy, what was his name? Oh, yeah. Anquan Boldin. I think he made a couple Pro Bowls or something. He was a decent player around these parts. I wasn't here by myself. I had some talented guys around me.""
Hakeem Nicks, not Larry Fitzgerald, plays like elite wide receiver in NY Giants' win over Cardinals
October 5
New York Daily News
 
"When the Giants looked at the Cardinals' offense last week, nobody could have scared them more than Larry Fitzgerald. He is an impossible-to-stop receiver. Sometimes all a defense can do is minimize the damage. It's the same way opposing defenses must look at Giants receiver Hakeem Nicks. If they don't already, they will soon because the 23-year-old Nicks is well on his way to what could be a Pro Bowl season. He outplayed Fitzgerald on Sunday, catching 10 passes for 162 yards, including a reaching grab of the game-winning, 29-yard touchdown in the Giants' 31-27 win."
Cardinals' Larry Fitzgerald sets another record in loss
October 3
Arizona Republic
 
"Another week, more franchise records for Cardinals receiver Larry Fitzgerald. Maybe the Cardinals will win soon, and Fitzgerald actually will be able to enjoy his personal accomplishments. Fitzgerald became the Cardinals' all-time leader in receiving yardage Sunday. He had eight receptions for 102 yards, giving him 8,565 yards for his career and moving him past Roy Green into first place. It's the 28th time Fitzgerald has had at least 100 yards receiving in a game. He was tied for first with Anquan Boldin at 27. "The only record I'm concerned about now is 1-3," Fitzgerald said. "That leaves a bitter taste in my mouth. We're not out here for personal accolades. What's important is . . ."
Cardinals' Larry Fitzgerald to match up with former teammate Antrel Rolle
September 29
Arizona Republic
 
"Over the past two seasons, Giants safety Antrel Rolle's weekly radio appearances have earned him some private time with coach Tom Coughlin. But Rolle's nose, not his mouth, will be the focus of Cardinals receiver Larry Fitzgerald on Sunday at University of Phoenix Stadium. Fitzgerald and Rolle, former teammates here, have a running joke that Fitzgerald owes Rolle a busted nose. "I was a freshman in college playing against Miami - and he didn't mean to do it - but he came and tackled me and I had this same facemask," Fitzgerald said, pointing to his helmet. "He got his fist in it and busted my nose. It was leaking all down my shirt. So it's always been a running joke the last 10 years."
Cardinals' Larry Fitzgerald becomes franchise leader in touchdown catches
September 26
Arizona Republic
 
"When Larry Fitzgerald scored in the second quarter Sunday, he flipped the ball to an official, as his custom. A Cardinals employee had to do some legwork to retrieve the ball, although it will be hard for Fitzgerald to immediately appreciate a memento from the 13-10 loss. The 12-yard reception was Fitzgerald 67th receiving touchdown, moving him ahead of Roy Green for the most in franchise history "The time of night now is not to reflect," Fitzgerald said after the game. "We got our hats handed to us.""
Arizona Cardinals' Larry Fitzgerald ties club record
September 20
Arizona Republic
 
"He ultimately will own every tangible receiving record in Cardinals history and on Sunday, Larry Fitzgerald reached his latest milestone on a 73-yard scoring pass from Kevin Kolb. It was his 66th touchdown reception, tying him with Roy Green at the top of the club's all-time list. The milestone was naturally overshadowed by Arizona's 22-21 loss to the Redskins, but a day later, Fitzgerald was able to reflect on the accomplishment. "It's an honor for me because I have had a great personal relationship with Roy over the years," Fitzgerald said. "He took me under his wing and taught me so much about the nuances of the game and I'm very appreciative of that relationship. "Just to be"
Cardinals' Larry Fitzgerald presents problems for Redskins
September 16
Washington Times
 
"Some wide receivers can burn defenses with speed. Others can make nearly impossible catches because they possess great hands. And of course there are the tall receivers who can out-leap defensive backs and grab jump balls. But if there's one receiver in the NFL today that exemplifies the old "SportsCenter" cliche that "you can't stop him, you can only hope to contain him," it's Larry Fitzgerald of the Arizona Cardinals. He can go down the field, make circus grabs and, at 6 feet 3 inches, it's hard to find defenders to match up against him. Which begs the question for the Washington Redskins: How do you stop Fitzgerald in Sunday's game? "Obviously, that's still out there, because he's still"
Arizona Cardinals receiver Larry Fitzgerald is on a mission
September 4
Arizona Republic
 
"Larry Fitzgerald is unhappy. Again. He just signed a contract worth as much as $120 million, and all he can think about is what he failed to do last season. "Going 5 and 11 last year was hands down one of the most miserable times in my life," the Cardinals wide receiver said. "I take a lot of pride in my team. I take a lot of pride in my personal performance every week, so it hurts me, hurts me bad, when I don't perform to the level I'm capable of." Don't be seduced by Fitzgerald's easy smile or soft-spoken demeanor. Inside that 6-foot-3 frame beats the heart of a man who perpetually feels as if he never has done enough."
Arizona Cardinals reach deal with Larry Fitzgerald
August 23
Arizona Republic
 
"Receiver Larry Fitzgerald is about to sign his third huge contract with the Cardinals, so he could have afforded to put diamonds in the soles of the cleats he brought to a news conference Saturday. Instead, he joked that he was ready to put those cleats to use on a day off, given that he had agreed to terms on an eight-year contract that could be worth $120 million. "When you sign an eight-year deal and you come to the boss' office, I had to feel like I was doing something," Fitzgerald said with a trademark smile. "Maybe he wanted me to go out there and run routes today, and I brought them just in case." Fitzgerald was accompanied to the news conference by his brother, Marcus, family"
Arizona Cardinals' Larry Fitzgerald has knack for over-the-shoulder catch
August 22
Arizona Republic
 
"Willie Mays made the most famous over-the-shoulder catch in sports history in the 1954 World Series. Larry Fitzgerald does the football version almost daily at Cardinals training camp. With his back to the ball and a defender on his hip, Fitzgerald has become the master at looking over his shoulder, or head, locating the ball and watching it land in hands as big as turkey platters. How he does it, well, that's hard to explain. He practices it daily and makes it clear to quarterbacks exactly where he wants the ball. But if making the catch were that easy, well, Fitzgerald wouldn't be about to sign an eight-year contract worth a maximum of $120 million. "He does work on it, but you obviously"
Arizona Cardinals reach deal with Larry Fitzgerald
August 21
Arizona Republic
 
"Receiver Larry Fitzgerald is about to sign his third huge contract with the Cardinals, so he could have afforded to put diamonds in the soles of the cleats he brought to a news conference Saturday. Instead, he joked that he was ready to put those cleats to use on a day off, given that he had agreed to terms on an eight-year contract that could be worth $120 million. "When you sign an eight-year deal and you come to the boss' office, I had to feel like I was doing something," Fitzgerald said with a trademark smile. "Maybe he wanted me to go out there and run routes today, and I brought them just in case." Fitzgerald was accompanied to the news conference by his brother, Marcus, family"
Cardinals have cap space to re-sign Larry Fitzgerald
August 16
Arizona Republic
 
"The Arizona Cardinals are about $13.2 million under the salary cap, giving them ample room to re-sign receiver Larry Fitzgerald without making any adjustments. Cardinals General Manager Rod Graves is continuing to negotiate with Fitzgerald's agent, Eugene Parker. Neither man has commented on the status of talks. The 51 highest-paid players currently count against the salary cap. So two more will be added to the cap when the regular-season roster is set."
Report: Fitzgerald's contract forbids tagging
August 16
CBSSports.com
 
"An interestin tidbit in the contract of Cardinals WR Larry Fitzgerald was discovered by the sources of ESPN.com's Adam Schefter. Basically, as Schefter reports, the Cardinals will not have the opportunity to place the franchise tag on Fitzgerald once his contract expires after this season. Obviously, this is a very Fitzgerald-friendly clause, because assuming it could slap the tag on Fitzgerald, Arizona could keep him another season without having to sign him to a long-term deal (the caveat there is that the Cardinals would have to pay him the average of the top-five WRs in the league). That still would give the team plenty of leverage. Most players hate this maneuver because it restricts"
Cardinals' Kevin Kolb, Larry Fitzgerald trying to rush chemistry
August 3
Arizona Republic
 
"Receiver Larry Fitzgerald and new quarterback Kevin Kolb have developed a friendship they hope translates to success on the field. But it's going to take time for the two to learn each other's strengths and weaknesses. "You look at the prolific tandems of quarterback and receiver, those guys have been together usually a long time," Fitzgerald said. "You look at Peyton (Manning) and Reggie Wayne, they've been together 10 years. They know exactly what each other's doing. "Andre Johnson and Matt Schaub (of Houston) have been together five, six years. They know each other's body mechanics and thinking. It takes time to get that but the more work you do on the practice field, the faster you can"
Larry Fitzgerald's sincerity to be tested
August 2
Arizona Republic
 
"Larry Fitzgerald has the best hands in football, a no-trade clause in his contract and all the leverage one man can possess. But this time, he doesn't have a choice. If the star receiver spurns a fair and forthcoming contract offer from the Cardinals, he will void his perfectly manicured image. Smitten fans will wonder what happened to the guy who has professed great love for Arizona, the organization and head coach Ken Whisenhunt. They will wonder about the guy who said it was all about winning and no longer about money. "It's never crossed my mind to do anything different," Fitzgerald said. "If we would've had a regular off-season, my deal would likely be done by now." Still, there seems"
Cardinals aim to re-sign Larry Fitzgerald before season starts
August 2
Arizona Republic
 
"Receiver Larry Fitzgerald has said several times this off-season that he wants to remain with the Cardinals. The Cardinals are ready to test his sincerity. General Manager Rod Graves planned to reopen negotiations with Fitzgerald's agent Monday and thinks an agreement can be reached before the season starts Sept. 11. "If Larry is sincere about his willingness to remain here, then I believe we'll get a deal worked out before the start of the season," Graves said. "He says he is (sincere), and I believe him. A lot will be said for that once we enter into our talks." Fitzgerald's agent, Eugene Parker, said last week he is ready to talk whenever the Cardinals are. Parker did not return phone"
Arizona Cardinals aim to re-sign Larry Fitzgerald before season starts
August 1
Arizona Republic
 
"Receiver Larry Fitzgerald has said several times this off-season that he wants to remain a Cardinal. The Cardinals are about to test his sincerity. General Manager Rod Graves plans to re-open negotiations today with Fitzgerald's agent today and sees no reason a new contract can't be done before Sept. 11, the start of the regular season. "If Larry is sincere about his willingness to remain here, then I believe we'll get a deal worked out before the start of the season," Graves said. "He says he is (sincere) and I believe him. A lot will be said for that once we enter into our talks and see how swiftly (they go)." Fitzgerald was not immediately available for comment. His agent, Eugene"
Larry Fitzgerald will factor into Cardinals' quarterback decision
July 23
Arizona Republic
 
"Whenever they are allowed to begin the pursuit of a new starting quarterback, the Cardinals will consider all the usual factors and a single unusual one: Will the deal help them re-sign receiver Larry Fitzgerald? Fitzgerald is entering the last year of his contract, and the team desperately wants to keep him. His contract prevents the Cardinals from trading him or restricting him in free agency by using the franchise or transition tags. That leaves the Cardinals two ways to convince Fitzgerald to re-sign: money, and the acquisition of a starting quarterback. The Cardinals are prepared to make Fitzgerald the NFL's highest-paid receiver, but a lot of other teams will be, too, if Fitzgerald"
Vikings' Kyle Rudolph will participate in Larry Fitzgerald's workouts
July 11
Minneapolis Star Tribune
 
"Notre Dame tight end Kyle Rudolph, the Vikings second-round pick, spent most of the offseason training at his former high school in Cincinnati. Rudolph, however, is expected to arrive in the Twin Cities on Monday so that he's in place and ready to go once the lockout ends. Rudolph, who found a place to live in the Twin Cities during a recent visit, said he will participate in Larry Fitzgerald's workouts on the Gophers campus this week. "Once the lockout ends, it's going to be go, go, go," Rudolph said. "So I just want to get settled in and get some work in with Larry Fitz. I know Larry real well and he told me all they do up there." Rudolph spent one week working out with quarterbacks"
Fitzgerald would like to stay in Arizona
July 9
Minneapolis Star Tribune
 
"Cardinals Pro Bowl wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald is a Minneapolis native who grew up working as a ballboy for the Vikings and attended Holy Angels High School. Given his ties to the state, the Vikings might seem like a logical fit for Fitzgerald, who is entering the final season of a four-year, $40 million contract with the Cardinals. Fitzergald, though, said he is not thinking about leaving Arizona. "I try to put it like this," he said. "I have one more year left on my deal, my job is to try to help the Arizona Cardinals win a championship and that's my focus. I would like to play there. I've enjoyed my seven years there. If they want to keep me they're going to have the first option to"
Fitzgerald's fitness center
July 6
Minneapolis Star Tribune
 
"There is nothing unusual about seeing NFL players on the University of Minnesota campus this time of year. For the past four years, Cardinals standout receiver Larry Fitzgerald Jr. and strength and conditioning specialist Bill Welle have organized offseason workouts at the Gibson-Nagurski complex for players to have a place to stay sharp after NFL offseason activities finish and before training camp commences. This year, however, the work has taken on a different level of importance. The NFL lockout means teams could not hold any offseason camps or communicate with players, leaving the athletes responsible for their own conditioning. When the owners and players will resolve their labor"
Fitzgerald: Workouts with McNabb aren't huge deal
May 20
NFL.com
 
"Larry Fitzgerald told Fox Sports Radio that Washington Redskins quarterback Donovan McNabb has been working out with some Arizona Cardinals players simply because it's convenient, not because he's a leading candidate to join the team, as many pundits have speculated. "Donovan has lived down here in Arizona for the last 10 years," Fitzgerald, the Cardinals' Pro Bowl wide receiver, said Tuesday. "He lives right up the street, and obviously I'm a big fan of his and I have been following his career since he was at Syracuse. We've been good friends over the years, and he works out when he wants to with us. It's not really a big deal. There are a lot of guys on other teams working out with us,"
McNabb, Heap, Fitzgerald practice together in Arizona
May 5
NFL.com
 
"Expected to be on his way out of Washington after the NFL lockout ends, quarterback Donovan McNabb instead was one of about 20 quarterbacks and receivers -- predominantly members of the Arizona Cardinals -- who took part in a Wednesday workout in Phoenix, organized by receiver Larry Fitzgerald, the Arizona Republic reported. McNabb, who lives in nearby Chandler, Ariz., and Baltimore Ravens receiver Todd Heap, who played college football at Arizona State, joined Cardinals quarterbacks John Skelton, Max Hall and Rich Bartell and receivers Steve Breaston, Stephen Williams and 2011 seventh-round draft pick Demarco Sampson. The "low-key" workout was closed to all but one member of the media. I"
Larry Fitzgerald organizes workout
May 5
Arizona Republic
 
"Soon after being drafted last Saturday by the Cardinals last Saturday, receiver DeMarco Sampson received a phone call from "an anonymous player" inviting him to Phoenix to attend off-season workouts organized by receiver Larry Fitzgerald. So Sampson caught a flight from San Diego and is staying at the home of Fitzgerald. It doesn't take CSI-Phoenix to figure out who made the phone call. "I'm not trying to blow him up or toot his horn," Sampson said. "I feel like ever since I met him, he's a real humble guy. He doesn't live the typical life of an athlete." Sampson and Fitzgerald were among about 20 quarterbacks and receivers who threw and caught during a session Wednesday morning. Many"
Needy Cards players can count on Fitzgerald during lockout
April 23
NFL.com
 
"The Bank of Larry Fitzgerald is open, at least for needy Arizona Cardinals players. The five-time Pro Bowl wide receiver said Thursday that he's ready to help any teammate who's struggling financially as the NFL lockout hit its 41st day. "For my young guys (such as) Stephen Williams, Max Hall, Isaiah Williams -- all the guys that are on my team -- they know if they need anything, all they got to do is pick up the phone, and I'm going to be there for them and support them any way I can," Fitzgerald, who's scheduled to make $12 million in base salary the next two years, said on KTAR-AM in Phoenix. Others say they have returned payments to the NFL Players Association's lockout fund, which is"
Larry Fitzgerald willing to help teammates' financial needs
April 22
NFL.com
 
"The Bank of Larry Fitzgerald is open, at least for needy Arizona Cardinals players. The five-time Pro Bowl wide receiver said Thursday that he's ready to help any teammate who's struggling financially as the NFL lockout hit its 41st day. "For my young guys (such as) Stephen Williams, Max Hall, Isaiah Williams -- all the guys that are on my team -- they know if they need anything, all they got to do is pick up the phone, and I'm going to be there for them and support them any way I can," Fitzgerald, who's scheduled to make $12 million in base salary the next two years, said on KTAR-AM in Phoenix."
Larry Fitzgerald, Arizona Cardinals work out at ASU
April 13
Arizona Republic
 
"Cardinals receiver Larry Fitzgerald spent the early part of the off-season traveling the world - the Middle East, Africa, Europe - but he returned to work this week, accompanied by some friends. NFL players are locked out of team facilities, but 20 Cardinals players gathered Tuesday morning at Arizona State's practice field and weight room to work out informally. Players were happy with the turnout, especially because only eight to 10 showed up Monday, the first day. "Fitz put the word out, and guys have responded," offensive lineman Rex Hadnot said. "This is what being a pro is about, when things aren't going the way they've always gone, you continue to do what you must do to put yourself"
Fitzgerald confident of getting new Cards deal
March 10
ESPN.com
 
"The Arizona Cardinals and wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald failed to come to terms on a contract extension last week before the league's collective bargaining agreement was set to expire. But Fitzgerald said on Wednesday that he is "not really" interested in testing the free-agent market. Fitzgerald is entering the final year of a four-year, $40 million contract he signed in 2008. He said on Wednesday that he is "absolutely" hopeful that he can work out an extension with the Cardinals. Fitzgerald said "progress was being made" in contract talks between his agent and the Cardinals before the end of the NFL's business calendar on March 3. It seems like Arizona is doing everything it can to"
Contract talks between Larry Fitzgerald, Arizona Cardinals 'ongoing'
February 28
Arizona Republic
 
"Negotiations with the agent for Cardinals receiver Larry Fitzgerald are "ongoing," General Manager Rod Graves said, but it's doubtful a deal will be reached before Thursday, when the NFL's collective-bargaining agreement expires. If a new CBA isn't reached by then, the owners likely would lock out the players, and no players can sign a contract until the matter is resolved. "Obviously the window is getting shorter in terms of us being able to close something before the end of the (league) year," Graves said. Though Fitzgerald has avoided the subject, there is no question he wants to see how the Cardinals address the quarterback position. Trading for the Broncos' Kyle Orton or the Eagles'"
Cards GM: Contract talks with Fitzgerald 'ongoing'
February 26
NFL.com
 
"Cardinals general manager Rod Graves knows how important perennial Pro Bowl WR Larry Fitzgerald is to the franchise, and he assured reporters Friday that the team is working hard to knit together a new contract for its star. "Those negotiations with Larry Fitzgerald and his agent, Eugene Parker, are ongoing," Graves said at the NFL Scouting Combine. "At this point, I have all reasons to be optimistic — and that's more my personality than anything else. "Larry means a lot to the football team — I think that's an understatement. We're going to work and try and do everything we can to try and consummate the deal." Fitzgerald's current contract runs through the 2012 season and pays him base"
Fitzgerald can't be franchised
February 23
NFL.com
 
"All signs are pointing in that direction. His contract expires after 2011 and he could opt not to sign with an eye on hitting free agency. He has a clause in his contract that won't allow him to be franchised, so he is holding some leverage here. Fitzgerald could wait to see what Arizona does about its quarterback situation. If nothing major happens and it looks like the team will struggle again next season, he could play things out and then hit the open market. Thing is, that's a gamble. If he has a sub-par season, whether it's his fault or not, his appeal might not be as high as it once was and he could sell himself short. Plus, all it takes is one injury to jeopardize his career and"
Receiver Fitzgerald wants Kolb in Arizona
February 8
Courier-Post
 
"It was only a few years ago when Eagles fans were begging the front office to deal for Larry Fitzgerald. Now, the Cardinals wideout is practically begging Arizona's front office to get him an Eagles quarterback. Fitzgerald, an annual Pro Bowl receiver, has told the quarterback-strapped Cardinals that he'd like to catch passes from Kevin Kolb, according to a report Sunday night from ESPN's Adam Schefter. Citing league sources, the report said the Cardinals approached Fitzgerald, the face of their franchise, and asked him for input on their quarterback situation. After the retirement of Kurt Warner and preseason trade of Matt Leinart, the Cardinals used three different quarterbacks in 2010"
Larry Fitzgerald not making Cardinals' QB decision, Ken Whisenhunt says
February 8
Arizona Republic
 
"Arizona Cardinals coach Ken Whisenhunt and receiver Larry Fitzgerald have discussed the team's options at quarterback for 2011, the coach said Sunday morning, but the discussion was part of Whisenhunt's normal relationship with players. "You're very aware that we have an open-door policy," Whisenhunt said. "We solicit input from players on a lot of things, game plans, plays, travel to the East Coast. Things in training camp. When I was interviewed (in 2007), they had players who were a portion of the interviews. "Larry and I talked about a number of things. I've talked to other players as well." The timing of these discussions are particularly interesting, however. The Cardinals are"
Cards ask Larry Fitzgerald's opinion on potential QB's
February 6
ESPN.com
 
"The Arizona Cardinals like to go to Pro Bowl wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald when it matters most. This offseason the team has turned to Fitzgerald in a different way. The Cardinals have solicited Fitzgerald's opinion on which quarterback the team should trade for or sign, according to league sources. Fitzgerald's first recommendation was Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Kevin Kolb, for whom the Eagles are expected to entertain trade offers. Fitzgerald also brought up Baltimore Ravens backup quarterback Marc Bulger, whose contract is up this offseason. What's also notable about Arizona asking Fitzgerald for his opinion is that the Cardinals know they have to keep their wide receiver happy."
Ken Whisenhunt, Larry Fitzgerald somber Super Bowl spectators
February 6
Arizona Republic
 
"The three kings of Cardinals football were spotted at the Super Bowl. Kurt Warner now is a shining face on television. Larry Fitzgerald has one year left on his contract and one hand on the doorknob. Ken Whisenhunt is lurking, networking, doing anything he can to keep the flame lit in Arizona. As tourists in Texas, they all shared the same sinking feeling - the intense longing to play in the big game once again. They felt left out in the cold, a bad place to be at this Super Bowl. "This is the only time I miss playing," Warner said. "It hurts to be here," Whisenhunt said. "It's like throwing salt on an open wound." "I don't want to waste another year," Fitzgerald said. For the most part,"
Larry Fitzgerald named to Pro Bowl
January 24
Arizona Republic
 
"Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald was named to the 2011 Pro Bowl's NFC squad. Fitzgerald replaces Greg Jennings of the Green Bay Packers, who are headed to the Super Bowl to play the Pittsburgh Steelers."
Arizona Cardinals, Larry Fitzgerald begin contract talks
January 10
Arizona Republic
 
"The Cardinals have opened contract talks with receiver Larry Fitzgerald, who holds most of the leverage in negotiations. The discussions have been preliminary, according to a source, and the team has considerable work to do before signing Fitzgerald to a third multi-year deal. ESPN first reported that negotiations had started, and two sources confirmed it. Fitzgerald's current contract, which pays him an average of $10 million a year, expires after the 2011 season and prevents the team from trading him or using the franchise and transition tags to restrict his movement in free agency. Fitzgerald entered the 2010 season as the NFL's highest-paid receiver, and a contract extension likely"
Arizona Cardinals' Larry Fitzgerald comes up big when it counts
December 26
Arizona Republic
 
"Larry Fitzgerald didn't make a peep about not getting the football most of the night against the Dallas Cowboys. Then again, he didn't have to say a word. His body language said it all. "You could just tell," Cardinals quarterback John Skelton said. "He was getting pretty frustrated. You see the guy, been around him, you know. "But he didn't get down on himself or the team." There is no "diva" in Fitzgerald. The NFL has many of them at the wide receiver position, but Fitzgerald doesn't say or do anything controversial. And he never complains. Saturday night, who could have blamed him if he did? Here it was, less than two minutes left on a Christmas night game against America's Team, and"
Arizona Cardinals' Larry Fitzgerald making a difference for new cancer center
December 25
Arizona Republic
 
"Larry Fitzgerald wears his hair in dreadlocks to honor the memory of his mother, Carol, who died of breast cancer in 2003. "When I was in high school, I had long locks then too, and my mom would tell me, 'It's a good look for you,' " Fitzgerald said. "So when my mother passed away I thought, 'what better way could I honor her than doing something I can see every day?' So every day I brush my teeth in the mirror, see my hair flowing over my shoulder and I think about my mother." Soon, Fitzgerald's devotion to his mother will be evident for the entire Valley to see. The Cardinals wide receiver is the honorary campaign chairman for the construction of the Banner MD Anderson Cancer Center,"