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30	'09	'08	'07
Games	16	--	--
Attempts	176		--
Rushing Yards	793	--	--
100 Yard Games	1	--	--
Receptions	12	--	--
Receiving Yards	143	--	--
Total TDs	7	--	--

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Season Schedule

Week 1 - Sep 12

ARI @ STL
Week 2 - Sep 19

ARI @ ATL
Week 3 - Sep 26

OAK @ ARI
Week 4 - Oct 03

ARI @ SD
Week 5 - Oct 10

NO @ ARI
Week 6 - Oct 17

bye
Week 7 - Oct 24

ARI @ SEA
Week 8 - Oct 31

TB @ ARI
Week 9 - Nov 07

ARI @ MIN
Week 10 - Nov 14

SEA @ ARI
Week 11 - Nov 21

ARI @ KC
Week 12 - Nov 29

SF @ ARI
Week 13 - Dec 05

STL @ ARI
Week 14 - Dec 12

DEN @ ARI
Week 15 - Dec 19

ARI @ CAR
Week 16 - Dec 25

DAL @ ARI
Week 17 - Jan 02

ARI @ SF

Week 1 - Sep 13

SF 20 @ ARI 16
Week 2 - Sep 20

ARI 31 @ JAC 17
Week 3 - Sep 27

IND 31 @ ARI 10
Week 4 - Oct 04

bye
Week 5 - Oct 11

HOU 21 @ ARI 28
Week 6 - Oct 18

ARI 27 @ SEA 3
Week 7 - Oct 25

ARI 24 @ NYG 17
Week 8 - Nov 01

CAR 34 @ ARI 21
Week 9 - Nov 08

ARI 41 @ CHI 21
Week 10 - Nov 15

SEA 20 @ ARI 31
Week 11 - Nov 22

ARI 21 @ STL 13
Week 12 - Nov 29

ARI 17 @ TEN 20
Week 13 - Dec 06

MIN 17 @ ARI 30
Week 14 - Dec 14

ARI 9 @ SF 24
Week 15 - Dec 20

ARI 31 @ DET 24
Week 16 - Dec 27

STL 10 @ ARI 31
Week 17 - Jan 03

GB 33 @ ARI 7

Week 1 - Sep 07

ARI 23 @ SF 13
Week 2 - Sep 14

MIA 10 @ ARI 31
Week 3 - Sep 21

ARI 17 @ WAS 24
Week 4 - Sep 28

ARI 35 @ NYJ 56
Week 5 - Oct 05

BUF 17 @ ARI 41
Week 6 - Oct 12

DAL 24 @ ARI 30
Week 8 - Oct 26

ARI 23 @ CAR 27
Week 9 - Nov 02

ARI 34 @ STL 13
Week 10 - Nov 10

SF 24 @ ARI 29
Week 11 - Nov 16

ARI 26 @ SEA 20
Week 12 - Nov 23

NYG 37 @ ARI 29
Week 14 - Dec 07

STL 10 @ ARI 34
Week 15 - Dec 14

MIN 35 @ ARI 14
Week 16 - Dec 21

ARI 7 @ NE 47
Week 17 - Dec 28

SEA 21 @ ARI 34

Week 1 - Sep 10

ARI 17 @ SF 20
Week 2 - Sep 16

SEA 20 @ ARI 23
Week 3 - Sep 23

ARI 23 @ BAL 26
Week 4 - Sep 30

PIT 14 @ ARI 21
Week 5 - Oct 07

ARI 34 @ STL 31
Week 6 - Oct 14

CAR 25 @ ARI 10
Week 7 - Oct 21

ARI 19 @ WAS 21
Week 9 - Nov 04

ARI 10 @ TB 17
Week 10 - Nov 11

DET 21 @ ARI 31
Week 11 - Nov 18

ARI 35 @ CIN 27
Week 12 - Nov 25

SF 37 @ ARI 31
Week 13 - Dec 02

CLE 21 @ ARI 27
Week 14 - Dec 09

ARI 21 @ SEA 42
Week 15 - Dec 16

ARI 24 @ NO 31
Week 16 - Dec 23

ATL 27 @ ARI 30

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Beanie Wells

Arizona Cardinals

2009 Review

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Beanie came into the league with a chance to nab the starting job from Tim Hightower immediately, but didn’t. A pre-season ankle injury (he's used to injuries) put him behind the 8-ball to start, while fumbling problems (not new) and his inability to pick up the offense kept him at #2 on the depth chart throughout the season. He did, however, make an impression. The more the year went on, the more touches he saw, and the TDs started to pile up along with them. In time, it became obvious who the better runner was between the two, but because Arizona was the third highest passing offense and lowest rushing offense in the league (both in terms of attempts), Hightower continued to take on the higher percentage of plays. Wells still ended up just 11 fantasy points behind his backfield mate by the end of the season and did so while winning the Cardinal fanbase along the way.

beanie wells 2009 stats

~ Set career bests in every major statistical rushing and receiving category

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2010 Fantasy Outlook

Wells may not begin the 2010 season as the starting running back, but you can bet your Bentley he’ll end the year with the job. The Cardinals figure to take on a whole new look this season with the departure of QB Kurt Warner, which can only help Beanie’s overall fantasy value. Matt Leinart (and Derek Anderson for that matter) makes too many mistakes for Arizona to continue throwing the ball the way they have in the past (top-3 in passing attempts in 3 of the last 4 years), so it’s very possible the team’s rushing attempts go up by close to 100 from last year to this. Hightower’s career yards/carry stands at a measly 3.5, while Wells, as a rookie, ran to the tune of 4.5 yards/carry. Even though he has some serious man-love for Timmy, coach Whisenhunt will learn his lesson and open it all up for Beanie by Week 4.

~ Wells is a beast who rarely goes down on first-contact, which will make him the Cardinals touchdown machine

~ Matt Leinart simply doesn’t have what it takes to run the same type of offense Kurt Warner did. They’ll turn to the running game without a doubt

~ Boldin and Warner are gone. Arizona needs another star to be competitive, and Wells is the most likely candidate

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Twitter

Beanie Wells (@BeanieWells26) can be followed on Twitter at http://twitter.com/BeanieWells26

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Contract

Beanie bagged himself a rookie contract back in August of 2009 worth $9 million over five years that included $6.345 million guaranteed and a $2 million signing bonus. $2.8 million is available through incentives as well, so look for Wells to work his way into the starting role as quickly as possible:

2010 - $425,000

2011 - $622,500

2012 - $700,000

2013 - $707,500 (Club Option)

2014 - Free Agent

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Featured Pieces

Rookie season highlights for Beanie Wells

Beanie Wells 62 yard TD

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Handcuff

Unfortunately for Beanie, Tim Hightower will vulture away a few TDs with his goal line and third-down work, so he’s the necessary handcuff to Wells

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In The Huddle

Offensive Line

Offensive Scheme

Major Off-Season Moves

2009 NFL Draft

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Strength of Schedule

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College Stats

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Combine Results

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Injury Report

Yellow

Wells played in all 16 games last year, he was banged up at one point. Wells missed a few games in college and, as stated, nursed a bunch of other minor injuries. We have him at yellow, but we are worried about his durability at the NFL level.

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Breaking News

Beanie to play a larger part in offense Saturday? expand +

After going for 91 yards on 14 carries in the win against the Packers on Sunday, Cardinals running back Beanie Wells could be in line for some extra duty against the Saints this weekend.

Pyro's Take:

The Cardinals are 7-1 when Beanie rushes for more than 50 yards in a game, and we fully expect the Cards to try and slow things down a bit against the high-flying Saints offense by playing a little ball-control with Beanie. Expect a nice game out of the rookie on Saturday.

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Source: espn.go.com

02:00 PM, 01.13.10

Beanie still waiting his turn expand +

According to Cardinals coach Ken Whisenhunt, running back Tim Hightower will remain the team's starter for the time being. When asked about the situation, Whisenhunt said: "That's an issue that if it comes, it comes. We've always said when we feel it's time to make a change with those things, we'll do it, if that's deserved. We're not going to make Beanie (Wells) the starter just to make Beanie the starter.

Pyro's Take:

Whisenhunt also says that he believes the rotation they have going right now has been effective, so there's no reason to change it. He may be right, but Wells gives them an explosive dimension Hightower doesn't. Wells should eventually take over, but at this point, he's still just a low-end RB2 on your fantasy football team.

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Source: www.azcentral.com

10:15 AM, 11.17.09

Beanie won't start yet, but will see more carries expand +

When asked if running back Beanie Wells will start this Sunday, Cardinals coach Ken Whisenhunt said "It's not going to happen yet", but also said "when he does get the hot hand... we're going to use him more and more."

Pyro's Take:

Wells will eventually overtake Tim Hightower as the starter, and is still likely to get more touches this week as well. You can start getting the rookie into your fantasy football lineup now as it seems Beanie is finally learning the ropes.

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Source: www.azcentral.com

01:15 PM, 10.29.09

Beanie questionable on injury report expand +

Cardinals rookie running back Beanie Wells (hip) is listed as questionable on the team's injury report after being limited in practice all week.

Pyro's Take:

Even if Wells plays, he shouldn't be in your fantasy football lineup this week against a tough and pissed off Giants defense.

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Source: www.azcardinals.com

06:15 PM, 10.23.09

Beanie Wells limited again at practice expand +

Cardinals rookie running back Chris "Beanie" Wells (hip) was limited at practice again on Thursday.

Pyro's Take:

Wells will most likely play on Sunday, but being against the Giants, we can't in our right mind tell you to start him at any position on your fantasy football team this weekend.

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Source: www.azcardinals.com

05:45 PM, 10.22.09

Beanie Wells limited in practice Wednesday expand +

Cardinals rookie running back Beanie Wells was limited at practice today due to a hip injury.

Pyro's Take:

This is the first we've heard of any sort of injury to the rook, so our guess is that it's not serious. However, he can't be started on your fantasy football team this weekend against a Giants D looking for some payback.

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05:30 PM, 10.21.09

Team getting comfortable with Baby Beanie expand +

Cardinals coach Ken Whisenhunt said on Friday that he is getting more comfortable with rookie Beanie Wells in the backfield. Wells, who missed a large chunk of training camp with an ankle injury, said the first month of pro ball has been "a humbling experience" and that "I just have to wait my time, and they (coaches) know when I'm ready".

Pyro's Take:

It's not Beanie's running ability that's the problem. It's that he can't block, can't catch, and can't hold onto the ball. The Cards will be working him into the offense more, however, so keep him on your fantasy football bench and see if his value goes up in the near future.

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Source: www.azcentral.com

09:00 AM, 10.17.09

Beanie Wells to be included in more three-receiver sets expand +

Arizona coach Ken Whisenhunt stated on Monday that he plans on getting running back Beanie Wells more involved the team's three-receiver offense as the season progresses.

Pyro's Take:

Beanie has thus far been used solely as a rushing RB, making it obvious what the team plans to do when he's in there. The time he missed during training camp is a large contributor to this. Wells is just a handcuff to Tim Hightower on your fantasy football team at this point.

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Source: espn.go.com

04:15 PM, 10.12.09

Beanie Wells still in race to start over Hightower? expand +

Arizona Cardinals head coach Ken Whisenhunt said in the beginning of training camp that RB Tim Hightower was the clear starter for the team, but has since rethought that statement. "I would never rule it out," Whisenhunt said of RB Beanie Wells becoming the starter, "because you never know what can happen."

Pyro's Take:

Hightower will still be the starter come Week 1, but that won't last for long. Wells has Hightower beat in just about every aspect of the position, and it's just a matter of time before Wells takes over the starting job.

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Source: www.azcentral.com

05:15 AM, 09.02.09

Beanie Wells debut quite a showing expand +

Arizona Cardinals rookie RB Beanie Wells rushed seven times for 46 yards and two touchdowns against the Packers Friday night, one of which was a 20-yarder with a couple of really nice moves.

Pyro's Take:

Very encouraging, but the Packers struggled against the run all year in 2008, and don't appear to be much improved as even Tim Hightower had a big night rumbling for 38 yards on six carries.

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05:15 AM, 08.29.09

Beanie Wells to make preseason debut Friday night expand +

Arizona Cardinals rookie RB Beanie Wells will be making his debut Friday night against the Packers. Wells had been nursing a sprained ankle since August 1st, but was back healthy and practicing all week prior to this announcement.

Pyro's Take:

The Cardinals would love to see Wells do well and eventually take the starting duties away from Tim Hightower. Wells has a ton of talent and would keep defenses from overly guarding against the high-powered Arizona passing attack. If Wells does well on Friday and comes out of the game intact, boost him back up your cheat sheet a bit as he will be the guy Arizona ends up depending on this year.

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Source: sportsillustrated.cnn.com

08:00 AM, 08.27.09

Beanie Wells to make debut Friday against Green Bay? expand +

Arizona Cardinals rookie RB Chris "Beanie" Wells went through his toughest practice to date since suffering a sprained ankle on August 1st. Wells ran at top speed and didn't seem to have a problem making cuts, and unless he tweaks the ankle during the week, he should make his preseason debut on Friday.

Pyro's Take:

Because of the missed time due to the injury, Beanie will most likely be starting out the season backing up Tim Hightower in Arizona's high-octane offense. Wells is the back with more potential in Arizona, so we have no doubt that he'll win the job eventually, but we have to mark him down a touch on our cheat sheets this season due to the missed time. Have no fear in grabbing him earlier for dynasty leagues however.

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Source: www.azcentral.com

01:45 PM, 08.24.09

Beanie Wells ankle looking better expand +

Head coach Ken Whisenhunt said that Arizona Cardinals rookie RB Chris "Beanie" Wells right ankle improved on Thursday, but was unsure whether he would play in the preseason game on Saturday against the Chargers. "We'll see how it feels Saturday," Whisenhunt said. "I knew yesterday it was a little bit sore from Tuesday night and he fought through that and today it was a little bit better. Hopefully it will progress enough Saturday that we can get him in there a few snaps."

Pyro's Take:

Wells sprained his ankle in the first practice of camp and has been working his way back ever since. The Cardinals would like to get him out on the field soon as his competition for the starting RB job, Tim Hightower, averaged just 2.8 yards/carry last season. As long as Beanie is learning the playbook while strengthening his ankle, it shouldn't take long for him to take the reigns as the starting RB.

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Source: www.startribune.com

11:15 AM, 08.20.09

Wells participates in practice expand +

Arizona Cardinals rookie RB Chris "Beanie" Wells took part in individual drills on Monday, August 17th. Beat reporter Kent Somers said that "It still doesn't seem like he's running smoothly," so it's possible Beanie isn't quite healthy yet.

Pyro's Take:

RB Tim Hightower had himself a really nice game in the preseason opener, so Wells may be feeling the pressure to get back out there to show what he can do. Rookies tend to overextend themselves at times, so someone needs to let him know that it can be counter-productive coming back too soon. Beanie is still questionable for the next preseason game.

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Source: www.azcentral.com

03:45 PM, 08.17.09

Beanie back at practice... sort of expand +

Arizona Cardinals rookie RB Beanie Wells was back at practice on Sunday, but didn't receive a single rep as the coaches are looking to work him back in very slowly. Wells is recovering from a sprained ankle he suffered back in the beginning of August.

Pyro's Take:

Smart move coach Whisenhunt. With Tim Hightower as your backup RB for the moment, being as careful as you can with your new #1 guy is certainly advised. Wells should be back working harder later in the week and we'll keep you updated on his progress.

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Source: azcardinals.com

07:00 AM, 08.17.09

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