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December 30, 2012; San Francisco, CA, USA; Arizona Cardinals quarterback Brian Hoyer passes the ball during the first quarter against the San Francisco 49ers at Candlestick Park.

The Arizona Cardinals aren't entering a rebuilding phase, but they definitely are in the process of a transition.

The Arizona Cardinals looked like they might be the surprise team of the 2012 NFL regular season.

December 30, 2012; San Francisco, CA, USA; Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald stands on the field before the start of the game against the San Francisco 49ers at Candlestick Park.

School: University of Arizona When you started with Bonneville Phoenix: Fall 2008, right before Cardinals Super Bowl run Favorite sports memory: Being at Game 7 of the 2001 World Series with my dad Favorite all-time athlete: Larry Centers Favorite sports movies: The Sandlot, Rookie of the Year, Jerry Maguire Most crushing sports moment: Kurt Warner ... (more)

He got one from the Patriots in 2012 and then wound up getting cut by the team before the start of the season.

Upsets happen all the time in sports, and they are very common in football. And, they would definitely help the Arizona Cardinals in 2013.

Les from Philadelphia read our recent piece on quarterback victories over average and wondered if we could apply the same approach to other teams.

ESPN suggests this guy is worth 2.8 or up to 6 more wins for the 5-11 2012 Arizona Cardinals .

The NFC West has learned in spectacular fashion just how much life can improve when a dynamic quarterback steps into the lineup.

Dec. 16, 2012; Glendale, AZ, USA: Arizona Cardinals running back Beanie Wells is congratulated by Larry Fitzgerald after running for a touchdown against the Detroit Lions in the second quarter at University of Phoenix Stadium.

Most experts say you can't grade a draft class until at least three years later.