For Patrick Peterson, Cardinals’ Success Starts with Bruce Arians

November 18, 2014   ·   Sean Tomlinson   ·   Jump to comments

When we reflect on games and weekly results, we often dig into numbers. We often look at advanced stats for deeper meaning beyond the dust cloud of each play. And we critically analyze the All-22 film, trying to see who did what and why.
That process will continue each week as the 9-1 Arizona Cardinals keep being both abusive defensively and amazing overall. But there seems to be something more driving the NFL’s best team, something unquantifiable.
I talked to two-time All-Pro cornerback Patrick Peterson about that and more. His answer wasn’t something but rather someone. Two someones: the head coach and defensive coordinator.
Bleacher Report: Todd Bowles is now in his second season as your defensive coordinator. How would you describe the mentality and identity of a Bowles defense?
Patrick Peterson: Having his aggressive style here in Arizona is something special, and it’s almost as though we didn’t miss a beat after he replaced Ray Hor...

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