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Arizona Cardinals: 5 Reasons They’re No Super Bowl Contender

By Ryan Phillips

Nov 16, 2014; Glendale, AZ, USA; Arizona Cardinals quarterback Drew Stanton (5) calls signals against the Detroit Lions during the second half at University of Phoenix Stadium. The Cardinals won 14-6. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 16, 2014; Glendale, AZ, USA; Arizona Cardinals quarterback Drew Stanton (5) calls signals against the Detroit Lions during the second half at University of Phoenix Stadium. The Cardinals won 14-6. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-USA TODAY Sports /
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Nov 9, 2014; Glendale, AZ, USA; Arizona Cardinals quarterback Drew Stanton (5) against the St. Louis Rams at University of Phoenix Stadium. The Cardinals defeated the Rams 31-14. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 9, 2014; Glendale, AZ, USA; Arizona Cardinals quarterback Drew Stanton (5) against the St. Louis Rams at University of Phoenix Stadium. The Cardinals defeated the Rams 31-14. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports /

The Arizona Cardinals have the NFL‘s best record, but they aren’t truly Super Bowl contenders

The Arizona Cardinals have been the NFL’s biggest surprise this season. At 9-1, they currently have the league’s best record, own first place in what was thought to be the toughest division in football and have won six straight games. On the surface it looks like they should be the favorites to not only reach, but win Super Bowl XLIX, which, incidentally, will be played in their home stadium. But that isn’t the case.

When you take a deeper look at the Cardinals, cracks begin to show in the foundation. Head coach Bruce Arians has done a wonderful job keeping his Arizona team together, but there are too many flaws for it to really be considered an elite force capable of winning a title.

The following are the five reasons I think the Cardinals will ultimately come up short in the quest for their first Super Bowl title.

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