12 days till Arizona Cardinals' opener: Remembering the 2012 season

The 12-day countdown to the Arizona Cardinals' regular season opener on September 13 against the Los Angeles Chargers has begun. Reflecting on the 2012 season, a unique year in Cardinals' history, the battle for the quarterback position between Kevin Kolb and John Skelton took center stage. Following a trade in 2011, Kolb was sidelined by injuries, while Skelton emerged victorious in the starting role.

However, Skelton's season was cut short due to an ankle injury mid-way through, paving the way for Kolb to lead the team to a 4-0 start and a 8-8 record. The team's struggles continued, culminating in an 58-0 loss to the Seattle Seahawks and ultimately, head coach Ken Whisenhunt's dismissal. Skelton was replaced by Ryan Lindley and Ryan Hoyer took on the role in the season finale, a game where the Cardinals scored the second-least points in the league.

The Cardinals boasted three Pro Bowlers in 2012, with Larry Fitzgerald, Patrick Peterson and Daryl Washington. Despite their individual efforts, the team's overall performance was lackluster, highlighting a challenging season for the Arizona Cardinals.