Ernie Sims, Arizona Cardinals strike one-year deal

[Fuhgeddaboudit]

In the wake of Daryl Washington's season-long suspension, the Cardinals announced the signing of eight-year veteran Ernie Sims to a one-year contract on Tuesday.
 
At this stage of his career, Sims is purely an injury fill-in to be used in emergency situations. His signing speaks to theCardinals' desperation after losing Washington and failing to re-sign leading tackler Karlos Dansby.
 
With 2013 second-round pick Kevin Minter already making all of the defensive play calls in practice, Sims will likely push 34-year-old former Steelers linebacker Larry Foote for snaps on the inside.
The linebacker corps has gone from the integral asset in the NFL's No. 1 run defense last season to perhaps its biggest weakness in the upcoming season.
 

 
 
Bolded part is probably the most important thing, Cardinals are desperate.

 

[RipCity32]

Had no idea he was still in the league. 

 

[Shaggy]

For the stats he had when he started with Dallas, I have high hopes for him.  He isn't a Washington or Dansby, but I think he can help, if he isn't beaten out of the starting lineup by Foote or Alexander.

 

[BwareDWare94]

Does Karlos Dansby have no interest in winning? The Cardinals have been more relevant than either team he's left for in his career. Miami sucked. Cleveland will too.
 
Some guys are just about the money. 

 

[Shaggy]

Yep.  Sad but true.