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ARIZONA CARDINALS
The lack of a running game is hurting production in the red zone; the team has no rushing scores and only two touchdowns in 15 possessions inside their opponents' 20-yard line. Defenses can ignore the run, so WRs Anquan Boldin and Larry Fitzgerald are facing a lot of double-teams. The emergence of a pass-catching tight end would help, but the running game must improve. ... A hand injury to RT Oliver Ross forced Fred Wakefield to switch from defensive end, and he has played well in two starts since joining the offense. Wakefield's technique falls apart at times, especially when he's pressured by quick ends, but he's improving. He's 6-7, has long arms and brings some nastiness to a struggling line. DEFENSIVE SYSTEM CHECK: The team initially used exotic game plans, including employing three and five down linemen, then got away from them after early struggles. But the Cardinals had some success and built confidence against weaker offensive teams, so coordinator Clancy Pendergast has gone back to being creative. He also has moved backup DE...
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