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Cardinals notebook: Aggressive Cards league lead in creating turnovers
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The Cardinals have been more opportunistic than dominant this season. There's no better evidence for this than the 22 turnovers they've come up with, most in the NFL.
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"We're playing aggressively defensively," coach Ken Whisenhunt said. "That's the reason we're creating the turnovers.
"It's a function of working hard on the little things in practice. And those things are playing out in the game."
That aggressiveness can sometimes lead to penalties but, overall, Whisenhunt said the players are more disciplined in their defensive coverages and they're playing with better technique.
"We've reached a point with our team where they understand how we have to practice. I don't think that will change, and because of that, I hope we continue to get opportunities to get turnovers."
INJURY UPDATE
Cornerback Rod Hood probably won't start but could play Sunday vs. the Giants. Hood has missed practice this week while he attended a funeral. He's also had sore ribs.
Players who miss a week of practice normally don't play. But because he's an experienced player, Hood might be available in reserve, Whisenhunt indicated.
The position has been bolstered by the return of Eric Green from a sore knee and the fine play of new starter Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie and reserve Ralph Brown.
Hood is listed as questionable, as is linebacker Clark Haggans (foot) and linebacker/defensive end Travis LaBoy (ankle).
Listed as probable are tackle Mike Gandy (ankle), defensive tackle Darnell Dockett (hamstring) and Green (knee).
As for the Giants, receiver Plaxico Burress (hamstring) and safety Sammy Knight (hip) are questionable. Every other banged-up Giants player, including running back Brandon Jacobs (knee), is probable.
THE RESILIENT QUARTERBACK
With two nationally televised games approaching, Kurt Warner's big season is one of the NFL's top stories.
Much of the discussion focuses on the resilience of a player who seems to have had nine lives in pro sports.
"We've all been through things that aren't fair or don't go in our direction," Warner said. "There's only one way to respond, and that's to press on and work harder, persevere and come out the other side.
"I guess I've never known anything else. My whole life has been highs and lows and ups and downs and things going against you. And then work to try to move things in your favor.
"The bottom line is to continue to resurface and come out the other side."
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