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Wed, 15 May 2013 07:15:14 -0700
The New York Jets are expected to hire former Arizona Cardinals GM Rod Graves to join their front office staff.
Mon, 31 Dec 2012 10:15:58 -0800
The Arizona Cardinals have fired general manager Rod Graves.
Mon, 31 Dec 2012 06:25:11 -0800
According to two league executives, the Arizona Cardinals could make more changes to their front office than expected; the first move being the departure of general manager Rod Graves.
Mon, 31 Dec 2012 04:29:40 -0800
Arizona Cardinals head coach Ken Whisenhunt and general manager Rod Graves will meet with team president Michael Bidwell early Monday, Dec. 31, to discuss the future of the franchise. The Cardinals are expected by many in the league, and within the club, to seriously consider replacing Graves with Steve Keim, the team's vice president of player personnel. Meanwhile, if the Cardinals want to fire Whisenhunt, they must pay his 2013 salary, believed to exceed $5 million.
Thu, 21 Apr 2011 11:51:54 -0700
Arizona Cardinals general manager Rod Graves said the team has received calls about the availability of their first-round draft choice and expects more to come closer to the draft, reports Darren Urban, of AZCardimnals.com.
Tue, 15 Mar 2011 11:58:24 -0700
Arizona Cardinals general manager Rod Graves was in attendance at Louisiana State's Pro Day Monday, March 14, according to NFL.com's Gil Brandt.
Fri, 25 Feb 2011 14:58:26 -0800
Arizona Cardinals general manager Rod Graves said the team likely will look for an impact player with their first-round draft choice if they are not able to pick up what they are looking for during free agency.
Sat, 22 May 2010 04:05:13 -0700
The Arizona Cardinals have not engaged in discussions about signing free-agent QB Marc Bulger (Rams), according to Steve Wyche, of NFL.com. "We are not actively engaged in discussion with Marc Bulger," general manager Rod Graves said Friday, May 21. "If he is interested, we're appreciative, but right now, we're focused on the guys that we have here. QB Matt Leinart has done a great job so far, but so has QB Derek Anderson and our young guys (QBs Max Hall and John Skelton)."
Thu, 25 Feb 2010 14:26:26 -0800
Adam Schefter, of ESPN, reports the Arizona Cardinals have signed general manager Rod Graves to a contract extension that will run through the 2013 season.
Tue, 28 Jul 2009 07:36:11 -0700
Kent Somers, of The Arizona Republic, reports Arizona Cardinals general manager Rod Graves said there is good progress being made on a contract with second-round draft pick LB Cody Brown.
Mon, 13 Jul 2009 06:04:26 -0700
Darren Urban, of AZCardinals.com, reports Arizona Cardinals general manager Rod Graves said the chance of signing franchised LB Karlos Dansby to a contract extension before the July 15 deadline is unlikely. "We still hope to reach an agreement on a long-term deal with Karlos," Graves said. "But there is a considerable gap in our positions."
Tue, 28 Apr 2009 08:51:04 -0700
Kent Somers, of The Arizona Republic, reports Arizona Cardinals general manager Rod Graves will explore extending the contracts of LB Karlos Dansby and SS Adrian Wilson.
Sat, 25 Apr 2009 07:18:23 -0700
Kent Somers, of The Arizona Republic, reports the Arizona Cardinals did receive a trade offer for WR Anquan Boldin Thursday, April 23, but the team quickly declined the proposal. "It didn't come close to being something we would consider," said general manager Rod Graves, who declined to name the team or detail the offer. "We've had no other interest expressed."
Tue, 21 Apr 2009 15:24:39 -0700
Darren Urban, of AZCardinals.com, reports Arizona Cardinals general manager Rod Graves said the team has taken some draft prospects off their board because of character issues.
Mon, 06 Apr 2009 12:20:13 -0700
Kent Somers, of The Arizona Republic, reports Arizona Cardinals LB Karlos Dansby has fired his agent, Kirk Wood, according to sources. Wood had been negotiating a long-term contract for Dansby with Cardinals general manager Rod Graves and the framework of a deal was in place according to sources. It is not known who Dansby's new agent will be or how this will affect the negotiations.
Wed, 01 Apr 2009 11:17:21 -0700
Gil Brandt, of NFL.com, reports Arizona Cardinals president Michael Bidwell and general manager Rod Graves attended the Pro Day at the University of Southern California.
Tue, 31 Mar 2009 13:35:55 -0700
Kent Somers, of The Arizona Republic, reports Arizona Cardinals general manager Rod Graves is expected to meet with the agent for LB Karlos Dansby later this week to continue to discuss a long-term contract.
Thu, 12 Mar 2009 15:38:52 -0700
Kent Somers, of The Arizona Republic, reports Arizona Cardinals general manager Rod Graves denied a report that the team is "shopping" WR Anquan Boldin to potential trade partners. Graves said the team's position regarding Boldin has not changed.
Thu, 05 Mar 2009 10:22:05 -0800
Kent Somers, of The Arizona Republic, reports Arizona Cardinals general manager Rod Graves said during a radio interview that he plans to talk with Drew Rosenhaus, the agent for unrestricted free-agent CB Bryant McFadden (Steelers), about a possible contract.
Wed, 04 Mar 2009 05:15:33 -0800
Kent Somers, of The Arizona Republic, reports the agent for free-agent QB Kurt Warner (Cardinals) and Arizona Cardinals general manager Rod Graves negotiated into the night Tuesday, March 3, and a resolution likely will come Wednesday, March 4. "We talked about things conceptually," agent Mark Bartelstein said. "I think we're going to hear something from them today, and then Kurt has to make a decision."
Wed, 04 Mar 2009 03:59:29 -0800
Kent Somers, of The Arizona Republic, reports the Arizona Cardinals will release RB Edgerrin James on their schedule, not his. James has reportedly pleaded with general manager Rod Graves to release him. The Cardinals want to get a replacement or two for James before letting him go.
Sun, 22 Feb 2009 14:59:38 -0800
Kent Somers, of The Arizona Republic, reports the Arizona Cardinals appear closer to a deal with impending free-agent QB Kurt Warner. General manager Rod Graves and Warner's agent, Mark Bartelstein, have spoken several times at the NFL Scouting Combine. It appears the two sides have narrowed the gap, at least a little. Bartelstein is believed to be seeking a deal that would put Warner among the top five highest paid quarterbacks in the league, but the Cardinals would like to stay in the $10 million range.
Sat, 21 Feb 2009 07:38:00 -0800
Continuing an ongoing storyline, NFL.com's Jason Feller reports Arizona Cardinals general manager Rod Graves said the team is negotiating with QB Kurt Warner on a new deal. Graves hopes a deal will be completed sooner, rather than later.
Sat, 21 Feb 2009 07:37:29 -0800
NFL.com's Jason Feller reports Arizona Cardinals general manager Rod Graves reiterated the team will address WR Anquan Boldin's contract when the time is right. Boldin has two years remaining on his contract. Graves said the team is weighing all of their priorities and noted he wishes the team would address everyone's contract desires as they happen. "That doesn't happen in the real world," Graves added.
Sat, 21 Feb 2009 07:29:23 -0800
NFL.com's Jason Feller reports Arizona Cardinals general manager Rod Graves said the team has not made a decision on the future of RB Edgerrin James with the team.
Thu, 19 Feb 2009 08:43:30 -0800
Adam Schefter, of the NFL Network, reports Drew Rosenhaus, agent for Arizona Cardinals WR Anquan Boldin, has told general manager Rod Graves that Boldin is willing to sign a long-term deal with the Cardinals but is still receptive to a trade.
Fri, 13 Feb 2009 01:00:18 -0800
Kent Somers, of The Arizona Republic, reports Arizona Cardinals QB Kurt Warner's agent, Mark Bartelstein, has started talks with the team about a new contract for Warner. Bartelstein said Thursday, Feb. 12, he has spoken to general manger Rod Graves by phone a couple of times this week and that the two will "probably get together next week." Bartelstein stopped short of saying Warner has ruled out retiring, but he said, "I think he would like to play. He loves to compete."
Tue, 27 Jan 2009 10:27:54 -0800
Mike Sando, of ESPN.com, reports Arizona Cardinals general manager Rod Graves said WR Anquan Boldin is a core player on the team and hopes to improve relations between Boldin and the organization through a meeting after the season.
Wed, 19 Nov 2008 12:59:22 -0800
Updating a previous report, John Clayton, of ESPN.com, reports Drew Rosenhaus, agent for Arizona Cardinals RB Edgerrin James, said he asked for the release because James was not playing and could go to a team that needs a running back. "We spoke with [general manager Rod Graves] because Edgerrin still believes he is a 1,000-yard back and he is healthy and he is still capable of being a 1,000-yard back for a team," Rosenhaus said. "He is not playing now, and there are teams that are banged up at the running back position that he could help. We didn't get the answer we were hoping for."
Mon, 16 Jun 2008 19:20:31 -0700
The Associated Press reports Arizona Cardinals general manager Rod Graves will serve on the new general managers committee. The new committee will provide advice on protecting and supporting the integrity of the game, expanded use of technology, player development and scouting opportunities, and ways to improve the Pro Bowl, NFL Scouting Combine, NFL Draft and preseason.
Mon, 16 Jun 2008 14:08:15 -0700
The NFL announced Monday, June 16, that Arizona Cardinals general manager Rod Graves was named to the National Football League's General Managers Advisory Committee.
Tue, 22 Apr 2008 16:23:08 -0700
Kent Somers, of The Arizona Republic, reports Arizona Cardinals general manager Rod Graves said he would like to extend the contract of WR Anquan Boldin. Boldin is currently signed through the 2010 season.
Tue, 22 Apr 2008 16:19:10 -0700
Kent Somers, of The Arizona Republic, reports Arizona Cardinals general manager Rod Graves said the Cardinals are not interested in trading WR Anquan Boldin.
Tue, 22 Apr 2008 10:43:20 -0700
The Associated Press reports Arizona Cardinals general manager Rod Graves said the team has to be concerned about the future of their football team at the running back position.
Tue, 22 Apr 2008 10:36:53 -0700
The Associated Press reports Arizona Cardinals general manager Rod Graves said he won't be disappointed if the team passes on a cornerback early in the draft.
Tue, 22 Apr 2008 10:34:08 -0700
The Associated Press reports Arizona Cardinals general manager Rod Graves said he doesn't know that cornerback is a dire need for the team but stated he would like to add depth at the position.
Wed, 16 Apr 2008 21:41:19 -0700
Darren Urban, of AZCardinals.com, reports Arizona Cardinals general manager Rod Graves said the team would consider trading down in the first round of the 2008 NFL Draft if the right opportunity presented itself. He said the team will "probably" not be trading up.
Mon, 31 Mar 2008 11:48:02 -0700
Darren Urban, of AZCardinals.com, reports Arizona Cardinals general manager Rod Graves said the team is not ruling out the possibility of re-signing free-agent QB Tim Hasselbeck.
Mon, 23 Apr 2007 11:39:38 -0700
Kent Somers, of the Arizona Republic, reports the Arizona Cardinals, who hold the fifth overall pick, are considering trading down in the NFL Draft. Cardinals vice president of football operations Rod Graves said trading the pick is a "50-50 option" at this point. Graves also said, "If we do look at that alternative, we don't want to go so far back as to take ourselves out of an opportunity for what we think could be an impact player. And, in addition to that, the compensation to do so would certainly have to be worth it."
