Jake Plummer's Rookie Year with Cardinals

The Arizona Cardinals’ 1997 season may have ended with a 4-12 record, but it laid the foundation for the franchise’s future. Rookie QB Jake Plummer, drafted in the second round, stepped in mid-season and finished as the starter, throwing for over 2,000 yards and earning third in Offensive Rookie of the Year voting. Rob Moore led the team in targets and catches, while Frank Sanders surpassed 1,000 yards receiving. Leeland McElroy carried the rushing load, and defensively, Aeneas Williams made the Pro Bowl with six interceptions, while Eric Swann led the team in sacks. Though not a winning season, 1997 introduced key players who would define the Cardinals’ trajectory for years to come. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/7fb5e35af825e802