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Arizona Cardinals: Five who could be playing last game

By Scott Allen

Dec 24, 2016; Seattle, WA, USA; Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald (11) sits on the bench during a game against the Seattle Seahawks at CenturyLink Field. The Cardinals won 34-31. Mandatory Credit: Troy Wayrynen-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 24, 2016; Seattle, WA, USA; Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald (11) sits on the bench during a game against the Seattle Seahawks at CenturyLink Field. The Cardinals won 34-31. Mandatory Credit: Troy Wayrynen-USA TODAY Sports /
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Dec 24, 2016; Seattle, WA, USA; Arizona Cardinals tight end Jermaine Gresham (84) breaks away from Seattle Seahawks cornerback DeShawn Shead (35) in a game at CenturyLink Field. The Cardinals won 34-31. Mandatory Credit: Troy Wayrynen-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 24, 2016; Seattle, WA, USA; Arizona Cardinals tight end Jermaine Gresham (84) breaks away from Seattle Seahawks cornerback DeShawn Shead (35) in a game at CenturyLink Field. The Cardinals won 34-31. Mandatory Credit: Troy Wayrynen-USA TODAY Sports /

Jermaine Gresham

Gresham is a tough guy to figure out.  He came to Arizona in 2015 but started slow and really didn’t produce much in 2015.  His 2016 season has looked much better.

There was a bit of a surprise the Cardinals brought Gresham back in this season.  However given the injuries the Cardinals have suffered at tight end this year, it is a good thing Gresham has been around.

He has already more than doubled his 2015 production.  After 18 receptions in 2015, he has 37 so far in 2016.  He also has two touchdown receptions.

He’s made some big catches for the Cardinals over the last month or so of the season.  There is one issue.  He’s got a bit of a temper.

That temper came into focus on Saturday against the Seahawks.  The Cardinals had put themselves into field goal range but a dumb decision to take his helmet off after a third-down play and start jawing at the Seahawks players cost the team a chance at three points.

With the Cardinals needing a field goal to win the game at the end, those three points were huge. Being able to maintain a mental focus is a huge thing in the NFL.  You wonder if a play like that can kill another chance with the team?

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