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Bill Bidwill, above, the longtime owner of the perpetually woeful Arizona Cardinals, was one of the top players on the Georgetown Prep team in 1949 that went 8-0 and is considered one of the greatest teams in school history. (Photo Courtesy Georgetown Prep)
Sean Taylor

Michael Wilbon

Cardinal Sins

No team has been as tragically bad and inept as the Arizona Cardinals, who have shed the manacles of history to reach the Super Bowl.

• Breaking Down the Cardinals


Black, Gold, Burgundy

Hard-hitting Steelers safety Ryan Clark, who was let go by the Redskins in 2005, still pays tribute to former teammate Sean Taylor.

• Breaking Down the Steelers

• President Obama Backs Steelers


On Football

No Cheering in the Box

Nothing brings tears to the eyes of the Dockers Army more than the Boss, who held court Thursday in front of the starry-eyed media.


Dockett Endures

Arizona defensive tackle Darnell Dockett is known for being a jokester but has shed plenty of tears as a result of a troubled childhood.

• Hightower's Many Local Roots

• Breaking Down the Cardinals


NFL News Feed

Raiders Stick to Cable

The Raiders deny reports from multiple sources that say Oakland plans to hire interim coach Tom Cable as their head coach.


More News

QBs Back for Seconds (Post, January 28, 2009; Page E01)

Pittsburgh's Steel Core (By Michael Wilbon, January 29, 2009; Page E01)

NBC Has 4 Ads Left (Post, January 30, 2009; Page E05)

Concussion Concerns (Post, January 28, 2009; Page E04)

Football? Who's Talking About Football? (By Michael Wilbon, January 28, 2009; Page E01)

Steelers Enter Circus:  Team Vows to Embrace Many Obligations Before Super Bowl (Post, January 27, 2009; Page E03)

New Breed of Coaches (By Les Carpenter, January 27, 2009; Page E03)

Revenge No Concern (Post, January 26, 2009; Page E01)

Kokinis Is Browns GM (AP, January 25, 2009; 7:07 PM)

NFL Feeling the Pinch:  Even Sport's Biggest Week Loses a Little of Its Luster (Post, January 24, 2009; Page A01)

Hard to Be Objective (By Michael Wilbon, January 25, 2009; Page D01)

NFL News Feed: Chiefs Can Edwards

Chiefs Axe Edwards (AP, January 24, 2009; 1:50 AM)

Bidwill Built a Winner (Post, January 20, 2009; Page E01)

Steelers Down Ravens:  AFC: Steelers Put End to Ravens' Bid (Post, January 19, 2009; Page D01)

NFC Championship:  Upstart Cardinals Fly (Post, January 19, 2009; Page D01)

His Game Says It All (By Sally Jenkins, January 19, 2009; Page D01)

Big Ben Strikes Again (By Michael Wilbon, January 19, 2009; Page D01)

Violence At a Price (By Mike Wise, January 19, 2009; Page D01)

AFC NOTEBOOK:  Ravens' Suggs Continues Streak Despite Ailing Shoulder (Post, January 19, 2009; Page D07)

Flacco's Hot Streak Ends:  Ravens' Rookie Quarterback Falls to Earth (Post, January 19, 2009; Page D07)

At 37, Return to Super Bowl Is ‘Sweet' for Cardinals' Warner (Post, January 19, 2009; Page D06)

NFC Notebook:  Cardinals' Boldin Lives Up to Promise Despite Gripe With Management (Post, January 19, 2009; Page D06)

Architect of the Blitz:  Johnson's Aggressive Schemes Are Foundation for Eagles' Run of Success (Post, January 18, 2009; Page D01)

LeBeau's Been Around:  Pittsburgh's LeBeau Earns Respect of Former Teammates and Current Players (Post, January 18, 2009; Page D01)

Rams Pick Spagnuolo (AP, January 18, 2009; 2:04 AM)

NFL News Feed: Bucs Promote Morris

AFC Title Will Hurt (By Michael Wilbon, January 17, 2009; Page E01)

Parker Has Steelers on Run (Post, January 16, 2009; Page E01)

NFL News Feed: Tampa Fires Gruden

Age of Enlightenment (By Sally Jenkins, January 16, 2009; Page E01)

NFL News Feed: Lions Hire Schwartz

Defenses Are Winning (Post, January 13, 2009; Page E01)

Familiar Territory (Post, January 14, 2009; Page E01)

Champion of Decency (By Sally Jenkins, January 13, 2009; Page E01)

Eagles Use Defense to Upset Giants:  Eagles 23, Giants 11 (Post, January 12, 2009; Page E01)

Steelers Cruise Along:  Steelers 35, Chargers 24 (Post, January 12, 2009; Page E01)

A Strange Desert Path (By Michael Wilbon, January 12, 2009; Page E01)

No Blaming Burress (Post, January 12, 2009; Page E05)

Arizona Stuns Carolina:  Cardinals 33, Panthers 13 (Post, January 11, 2009; Page D01)

Ravens Outlast Titans:  Titans' Missed Opportunities Help Baltimore Advance: Ravens 13, Titans 10 (Post, January 11, 2009; Page D01)

Notebook:  Pacman Plans to Play (Post, January 11, 2009; Page D06)

Collision Sets Course:  Everett's Injury Pained Giants WR (Post, January 10, 2009; Page E01)

Turner Won't Gloat:  Chargers Coach Keeps Even Keel In Playoff Run (Post, January 9, 2009; Page E03)

QBs Handle the Hits (By Sally Jenkins, January 9, 2009; Page E01)

A Worthwhile Pick (By Michael Wilbon, January 10, 2009; Page E01)

Similar Paths Cross (Post, January 9, 2009; Page E04)

Roethlisberger Returns (Post, January 8, 2009; Page E03)

NFL News Feed: Browns Bag Mangini

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