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When you make it to the Super Bowl for the first time in team history, there is no avoiding the change in climate surrounding your team in every facet. Such is the case with the reigning NFC Champions, the Arizona Cardinals.
There are expectations now, both positive and negative. There is much more media attention, and larger crowds at training camp. Some swear by the curse of the Super Bowl loser, with factual evidence showing how difficult it has been for the losing team to rebound and make the playoffs the following season.
The biggest challenges for the Cardinals however are football issues. They lost significant contributors Edgerrin James, J.J. Arrington, Terrelle Smith, Antonio Smith, Roderick Hood and Travis LaBoy, and even more importantly, Offensive Coordinator Todd Haley and Defensive Coordinator Clancy Pendergast. They are changing their Defensive schemes, and desperately need to improve the rushing attack. Let us take a look at what is missing, how they can replace it, and how they can improve.
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