We are in countdown mode to the start of the season. The Arizona Cardinals will kick off the 2023 regular season in 88 days on September 10 on the road against the Washington Commanders.
It will be the official beginning of the Jonathan Gannon era as head coach.
In our countdown until the start of the season, we will give you notable stats in Cardinals history related to the number of the day.
Below are some notable stats with the No. 88.
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88 punts in a season
Andy Lee punted the ball 88 times in 2017. Scott Player had exactly 88 punts in 2002. They are tied for ninth for the most punts in a season in team history.
88 career receptions
Billy Gambrell, a receiver for the Cardinals from 1963-1967, had 88 career receptions with the Cardinals.
88 rushing attempts for QB Carson Palmer
Palmer played for the Cardinals from 2013-2017 and was never known for his mobility. He rushed 88 times in five seasons. Who can forget his touchdown run in the photo above, when he lumbered into the end zone unathletically and then fell over spiking the ball?
88 losses for Jim Hart
Jim Hart is the quarterback with the most wins and losses in franchise history. He was the starter for 88 losses.
Story originally appeared on Cards Wire