Yes, but…

On the surface, signing Kurt Warner to this deal was a no-brainer; best quarterback on the 08-9’ roster, best quarterback on the market, and he gives you the best chance for immediate success.  But let’s look beyond the immediate, as well as into the past.  Rich Gannon, the most recent and most analogous quarterback to Warner, lasted only three games into his age 38 season, one that has also cut short the careers of Steve Young, and for all intents and purposes, Dan Marino.  All three also left without a young successor in place, a title that Matt Leinart might’ve willingly worn two years ago and likely will not two years later.  So, the shoe that hasn’t dropped, likely will sometime before draft day, with Leinart leaving town for a 2nd-round and/or conditional draft pick.  A week ago Kansas City might’ve been a buyer, but their 34th overall choice is headed to New England with Matt Cassel headed the other way.  The other team in the AFC East looking for quarterback would be the New York Jets, having just lost Brett Favre to another one of his retirement fits.  The San Francisco 49ers might be the best fit, but do they really want another underachieving 1st round quarterback on the roster?

As for the Cardinals, their quarterback roster just got better and worse, depending on your outlook.  In the interim, they have a proven winner on a team that finally banks on the prospect of it.  In the future, the outlook at QB is uncertain at best and bleak at worst.  In short, enjoy this while you can…