The Arizona Cardinals

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was the franchise's 97th season, 76th season in the

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(NFL), the eighth in

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and the second as the Arizona Cardinals. Former Seattle Seahawks quarterback Dave Krieg started in his only season with the team. The Cardinals failed to improve upon their 8–8 record from 1994 and finished 4–12, resulting in the firing of head coach Buddy Ryan and his entire staff.

Offseason

NFL Draft

Personnel

Staff

Roster

Regular season

Schedule

Standings

Awards and records

* Larry Centers, Franchise Record (since broken), Most Receptions in One Season, 101 ''NFL 2001 Record and Fact Book'', Workman Publishing Co, New York, , p. 94 * Greg Davis, Franchise Record, Most Field Goals in One Season, 30 * Garrison Hearst, NFL Comeback Player of the Year

Milestones

* Larry Centers, 1st 100 Reception Season ''NFL 2001 Record and Fact Book'', Workman Publishing Co, New York, , p. 440

Pop culture

The season was featured in the 1996 film ''

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''. Portions of the film centered on fictional wide receiver Rod Tidwell, played by

Cuba Gooding Jr. Cuba Mark Gooding Jr. (born January 2, 1968) is an American actor. He is the recipient of an Academy Award, a Screen Actors Guild Award, and an Emmy nomination. After his breakthrough role as Tre Styles in ''Boyz n the Hood'' (1991), he appear ...

, and his agent Jerry Maguire, played by

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References

External links

1995 Arizona Cardinals
at Pro-Football-Reference.com {{DEFAULTSORT:1995 Arizona Cardinals Season

Arizona Cardinals seasons