by Ryan Wilson
In early 2004, the Cardinals were fresh off another disappointing season. Journeyman quarterback Jeff Blake had proven to be nothing more than that, Marcel Shipp wasn't even a replacement-level running back, and a rookie wideout named Anquan Boldin was about the only bright spot in an otherwise dismal situation.
Denny Green was hired to fix all that. So it was with some surprise that the Cardinals, a team with needs at every position except wide receiver -- and particularly at quarterback -- would use the third-overall pick to select Larry Fitzgerald.
How Would Things Be Different if the Cards Drafted Big Ben Over Fitz? originally appeared on NFL FanHouse on Tue, 27 Jan 2009 11:45:00 EST . Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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