The mid-season of the off-season is here in the NFL as the first wave of free-agency ends for the Cardinals with their first major (if you could call it that) acquisition in CB Bryant McFadden.  The Cardinals have also re-signed Kurt Warner; this without the prospect of Matt Leinart’s imminent departure.   Edgerrin James’ departure remains on hold, as does any new contract for the disgruntled Anquan Boldin, Adrian Wilson, and possibly Darnell Dockett.   So, how does the Cardinals mid-term off-season report grade out:

A’s:

Kurt Warner re-signed
Matt Leinart staying without a fight
Russ Grimm staying

B’s:

Bryant McFadden coming

C’s:

Bill Davis (new DC) staying
Anquan Boldin not saying too much in regards to his future.  Not lately anyway
Adrian Wilson and/or Darnell Dockett not saying anything in regards to contract extensions
Todd Haley new HC in Kansas City (couldn’t do anything about that, but it still hurts)
Antonio Smith headed to Houston (couldn’t do much about it without paying too much)
JJ Arrington headed to Denver (same as Smith, although it would have been nice to a replacement in-tow.)

D’s:

Edgerrin James headed anywhere he can, and letting the Cardinals know in anyway that he can, that he does not want to come back
Slight PR hit in delayed Warner re-signing and brief flirtation with a division rival

F’s (if true):

Another PR hit in ProFootballTalk.com report that the Cardinals did not pay Super Bowl bonuses to departing coaches such as Haley, Clancy Pendergast, etc.
Speaking of the NFL:

OK, it may make perfect sense to acquire someone to take pressure off of Lee Evans, add a element missing to their offense next season, and aid the development of Trent Edwards by providing a big, sturdy target in intermediate passing routes, but Terrell Owens to the blue-collar Buffalo Bills just doesn’t look right.

Kind of like:

A innovative offensive mastermind (Steve Spurrier) heading from the highest profile SEC job (Florida) to one of the highest profile NFL jobs (Washington) to…South Carolina???

A Hall of Fame RB (Emmitt Smith) heading from one the most successful NFL franchises (Dallas) to one of the worst (Arizona).

Arguably the NFL’s most selfish player ( Randy Moss) traded to a team that prides themselves on their selflessness (New England).

A shy, introvert (Randy Johnson) known for his indifference if not disdain for the spotlight going to the highest profile franchise in sports (Yankees) in the media capital of the world (New York).

An iconic HC (Bill Parcells) who overshadowed the various organizations that he coached, becoming just the next in line (Tom Landry, Jimmy Johnson) in working for football’s most iconic franchise (Dallas Cowboys).

An NBA superstar (Charles Barkley) traded to a sports market whose biggest star up to that point may have been a collegiate superstar (Danny White).

An NBA superstar (Allen Iverson) known for his me-first offensive attitude and lax practice habits headed to an organization that’s always practiced what it has preached in regards to great team defense.

The NHL’s greatest star and ambassador (Wayne Gretzky) coaching the league’s least financially successful organization in a market that has given an icy cold reception to professional hockey.

Now we can add:

Football’s highest profile malcontent and least relatable player (Terrell Owens) signs with lowest profile NFL destination in the heart of blue collar America (Buffalo).