Arizona Cardinals Progress Report: Where Do Things Stand Heading into Week 17?

Ken Whisenhunt and the Arizona Cardinals have seen their fair share of ups and downs this season. A season in which they started 4-0 is now heading into the last game of the season at 5-10. Whether they finish 5-11 or 6-10, their record simply wasn't good enough. It's a shame that this team didn't stay on an upward trend after its four-game winning streak to start the season. Ray Horton's defense is currently the 12th-best defense in the NFL based on yardage, which means the Cardinals defense will most likely finish in the top 15 for the first time since 2005.Pretty remarkable considering they had zero offensive help after Week 6. Right now Mike Miller's offense is the 32nd-ranked unit in the league. They are averaging a pitiful 15.8 points per game by compiling a measly 263.1 yards per game.It has been a frustrating year for Cardinals fans, but there is still work to be done on the...