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RB Chris "Beanie" Wells (All B1G, All-American)

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Cardinals RB Beanie Wells hurts knee, will be evaluated
Severity of knee injury unknown
by Kent Somers and Bob McManaman - Oct. 23, 2011
The Arizona Republic

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A big portion of the Cardinals' offense went to the locker room with a few minutes remaining in the first half and didn't return.

Running back Beanie Wells had suffered a sprained right knee, the severity of which is unknown.

"We'll check him out (Monday) and see," coach Ken Whisenhunt said. "I don't know if it's short term or long term."

It's the same knee Wells had surgically repaired a year ago, causing him to miss three games. Wells was never healthy in 2010 and gained 397 yards for the season.

Wells was effective in the first half, gaining 42 yards on 12 attempts, including one 15-yard gain. His replacement, Alfonso Smith, carried just five times for 17 yards in the second half.

Quarterback Kevin Kolb thought the Cardinals' running game was taking a toll in the first half.

"They (Steelers) were tired and they were trying to sub," Kolb said, "and that's when our running game got going."

Wells has missed one game this season and already has more yards than in 2010. He has 423 on 91 carries.
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Arizona Cardinals' Beanie Wells doesn't need surgery on knee, Ken Whisenhunt says
by Kent Somers - Oct. 24, 2011
The Arizona Republic | azcentral.com

Running back Beanie Wells' right knee is "stable" and he won't need surgery, coach Ken Whisenhunt said on Monday.

"I think it's good because at one point yesterday (Sunday), we thought he might be done for the year," Whisenhunt said. "Now, it certainly doesn't appear that way."

Whisenhunt declined to reveal more information on the injury and wouldn't put a timeline on when Wells will play again. "I don't want to set the young man up for failure, if he gets out there Wednesday (in practice) and it's a struggle."

Wells took a hit on the knee during the second quarter on Sunday against the Steelers. He had swelling and did not return.

Wells wouldn't say much about the injury other than he had significant swelling and it wasn't related to the surgery he had performed on the same knee a year ago.

"I don't really remember when it happened," Wells said. "I know I took a (hit) early in the first quarter and the second quarter I kind of felt something in there and took another shot."
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Beanie Wells expected to play
Posted by Michael David Smith on October 30, 2011
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Cardinals running back Beanie Wells is good to go today in Baltimore.

Wells was expected to be a game-time decision, but Adam Schefter of ESPN passes along the word, three hours before game time, that Wells is expected to play.

What?s not clear is what role Wells will play ? there was talk during the week that if Wells could play at all, it would be in a limited role.

Wells was listed as questionable all week after suffering a knee injury last week against the Steelers.
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http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/10/30/beanie-wells-expected-to-play/
 
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Cardinals' Beanie Wells plays vs. Ravens despite knee injury
Running backs he 'definitely' was not as explosive as he was before the injury vs. Steelers
by Kent Somers - Oct. 30, 2011
The Arizona Republic

BALTIMORE - Last week, Cardinals coach Ken Whisenhunt said if Beanie Wells couldn't play Sunday against the Ravens, the running-back position would be manned by committee.

Wells played, yet the work at running back still was done by committee. Wells led it with 22 carries for 83 yards, but LaRod Stephens-Howling, Alfonso Smith and Chester Taylor also played.

Wells said he was "definitely not" as explosive as he was before suffering a knee injury last week against the Pittsburgh Steelers.

"It's probably going to be an all-year thing, trying to get this . . . right," he said.

Whisenhunt praised Wells for playing, saying questions about Wells' toughness have been answered

"He made some good, tough runs for us, and that's what it's all about," he said. "I'm very impressed with what Beanie did."
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Beanie Wells shows toughness by playing through pain
By Alexander Pastrana/Arizona Sports
Published: October 31, 2011

Arizona Cardinals running back Beanie Wells has often been criticized for his lack of toughness and durability, but Sunday those critics were silenced.

Against the Ravens, Wells played through a knee injury that he suffered the week before against Pittsburgh. When the running back suffered the injury many thought he might be lost for the season.

Head coach Ken Whisenhunt believes Wells showed perseverance in playing on Sunday, but knows the tailback isn't in the clear yet.

"Beanie showed a tremendous amount of toughness [Sunday]," Whisenhunt said. "The key is going to be on how [the knee] responds this week, he's an important part of our offense so we're going to do everything we can to make sure he can go."

Even though Wells is an integral part of the offense, Whisenhunt said the team is not going to rush him back and possibly risk further injury.

Although this season has been one to forget for the Cardinals, Wells is quietly having a very good year.

Wells has rushed for 506 yards this season, a number which isn't far off his career high of 793 back in 2009. He also has seven touchdowns, good enough for third among running backs in the NFL. Wells also ranks tenth in the league for rushing yards per game with 84.3.
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Beanie Wells Injury Update: Cardinals RB Battles Through Stinger, Knee Issues
Nov 07 by David Fucillo

Arizona Cardinals running back Beanie Wells has put together a solid 2011 campaign, but he has had to deal with a variety of ailments that have slowed his fantasy production. He found himself banged up once against Sunday afternoon against the St. Louis Rams. Wells has been dealing with a season-long knee issue and added a stinger to his medical report in the third quarter of the Cardinals 19-13 overtime victory.

Wells finished the game with 20 rushing yards on ten carries and another 13 receiving yards. He suffered the stinger in the third quarter, but it is the knee issue that is causing the real problems. He had surgery on the knee a year ago and is still struggling with it.
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http://www.sbnation.com/fantasy/201...asy-football-injury-arizona-cardinals-vs-rams
 
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Knee injury takes toll on Wells
November 8, 2011

Running back Beanie Wells has played the last two games with a right knee problem, and it's obvious he's lost speed and explosiveness.

Wells suffered the injury against the Steelers on Oct. 23. In the last two games, Wells gained 103 yards on 30 attempts, far below his production in his first four games.

The Cardinals have not provided details about the injury, saying only that Wells is dealing with soreness and some swelling. Wells has also declined to discuss specifics, but admits he's far below 100 percent.

The injury is damaging to an offense that has trouble moving the ball even when Wells is healthy.

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Cardinals' Beanie Wells eager to face 49ers' run defense
San Francisco has not allowed a 100-yard rusher in a game in 31 consecutive

by Kent Somers and Bob McManaman - Nov. 17, 2011 06:23 PM
The Arizona Republic

Running back Beanie Wells knows all about the 49ers' impressive run defense. He knows it hasn't allowed a 100-yard rusher in 31 consecutive games. He knows it hasn't allowed a rushing touchdown all season.

"And I'm excited to face them because of that," he said. "They're a good football team and I want to go out there and give them my best. When you go against a good defense like that, you always want to step your game up a little bit more."

The way Wells sees it, a couple of big runs early against San Francisco will help set the tone for a big game by him.

"That's absolutely it," he said. "When you do something good early on in the football game, it's more incentive for you to keep going and running hard."

Wells practiced Thursday after missing Wednesday's workout due to a continuing knee problem. The long flight to Philadelphia and back last week, as well as the game, caused swelling, coach Ken Whisenhunt said.

"I respect Beanie because this isn't easy and he's fighting through it," Whisenhunt said. "You know that we're going to have to manage it just so he can go on Sundays."
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MANAGING BEANIE?S KNEE

Whisenhunt said running back Beanie Wells' undisclosed knee injury limits the reps he can handle in games ? the main reason Wells only carried the ball eight times (33 yards) in San Francisco.

The Cards have managed the knee the past few weeks by resting Wells during Wednesday practices, then giving him a limited workload on Thursdays and Fridays. Whisenhunt said that regimen could remain the same all season if the knee doesn't progress.
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