The Arizona Cardinals may not be in Super Bowl LI but some former players are
The Arizona Cardinals fell short of expectations in 2016. After reaching the NFC Championship game in 2015, they finished 7-8-1 in 2016.
Some former players however have made their way to the Super Bowl. Only two players from the 2016 roster played with the Cardinals when they were in the Super Bowl after the 2008 season, receiver Larry Fitzgerald and defensive tackle Calais Campbell.
Fitzgerald just announced on Wednesday that he was returning for the 2017 season. Campbell, who is a free agent, may have played his last game with the team. Someone may end up offering him more than the Cardinals will be able to.
Another former Cardinal, quarterback Kurt Warner, is a finalist for the Pro Football Hall of Fame this weekend. He is a favorite to land the votes to get in. He lead the Cardinals to the Super Bowl in that 2008 season. He went twice as the quarterback of the St. Louis Rams, winning once.
Super Bowl LI, featuring the New England Patriots and Atlanta Falcons, will not only feature ex-Cardinals but recent ex-Cardinals. The fortunes of some are questioned while the fortunes of others are lauded.
Hopefully next season 53 players in red and white will be able to say they were in Super Bowl LII. These players however will be able to tell the story of Super Bowl LI first-hand.