More Potent?

Fitzgerald believes the Cards will be even more potent this year. They have a running attack that Fitzgerald predicts will keep defenses more off balance. The Cardinals were the NFL's worst rushing team last year, with just under 74 yards a game. "As the season goes on and we play deeper into the year, I think we'll be able to pound people with our big backs," he said.Fitzgerald says stop looking to figure out who'll get more carries between Tim Hightower and Chris Wells. The two will be sharing the ball throughout the year, Fitzgerald predicts. "Look around the NFL - everybody's doing the running back by committee," he said. "It keeps them fresher throughout the year as a team." Fitzgerald is quick to point out that doesn't mean a sudden shortage of passes to go around. "When you're running the ball you're able to get a lot more balls down the field," said Fitzgerald [who for every catch this year will give an autographed ball to an ESPN.com fantasy owner who has him on the roster.] "Look at Steve Smith, that whole running game they have. That is why he's open all the time." Fitzgerald's optimistic view indicates yet another big season for the guy who's had at least 96 catches, 1,400 yards and 10 scores in three of the past four seasons.