Arizona Cardinals: The good, the bad, the ugly

Sep 25, 2016; Orchard Park, NY, USA; Arizona Cardinals running back David Johnson (31) scores a touchdown as Buffalo Bills strong safety Aaron Williams (23) tackles him during the first half at New Era Field. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Hoffman-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 25, 2016; Orchard Park, NY, USA; Arizona Cardinals running back David Johnson (31) scores a touchdown as Buffalo Bills strong safety Aaron Williams (23) tackles him during the first half at New Era Field. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Hoffman-USA TODAY Sports /
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Sep 25, 2016; Orchard Park, NY, USA; Arizona Cardinals punter Drew Butler (2) and kicker Chandler Catanzaro (7) run after the ball after a bad snap on a field goal attempt during the second half against the Buffalo Bills at New Era Field. Bills beat the Cardinals 33-18. Mandatory Credit: Timothy T. Ludwig-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 25, 2016; Orchard Park, NY, USA; Arizona Cardinals punter Drew Butler (2) and kicker Chandler Catanzaro (7) run after the ball after a bad snap on a field goal attempt during the second half against the Buffalo Bills at New Era Field. Bills beat the Cardinals 33-18. Mandatory Credit: Timothy T. Ludwig-USA TODAY Sports /

The ugly

We have to start with the long-snapper.  The issues with long-snapper Kameron Canaday started in week one.  He was shaky in week two.

On Sunday he snapped the ball over place holder/punter Drew Butler that not only resulted in the lack of a Chandler Catanzaro field goal attempt, the ball was scooped up by the Bills Aaron Williams and returned the ball for a touchdown.  It was a 10-point swing.

In his post-game radio interview, head coach Bruce Arians said that they are going to evaluate the position on Monday.  It’s time.  I would expect a change at long-snapper this week.

The rushing defense was just bad.  You can’t allow your opponent 211-yards on the ground.  It doesn’t matter who it is.  Bills running back LeSean McCoy rushed 17 times for 110 yards.

When it was still a game at 3-0 in the first half, the Bills got a gift with a 24-yard reception by receiver Robert Woods.  Cardinals Patrick Peterson was called for holding on the play.  However replays showed it should never have been ruled a catch by Woods.

Nevertheless, the Cardinals were left flat-footed and on the very next play, McCoy went nearly untouched for a 24-yard touchdown run.  The Cardinals never knew what hit them and the rout was on.  Just ugly all around.