Every since the Super Bowl ended, we’ve been bombarded with reports asking whether or not Kurt Warner, Anquan Boldin, and a few other free agents will return to the Cardinals next season. While it would be nice to see these men return and make another run at the Super Bowl, I know it’s pointless due to the curse of the Super Bowl loser.

I blogged about this one year ago, when the 18-1 New England Patriots lost in the big game against New York. Although Randy Moss stayed on his best behavior, Tom Brady blew his knee out in week 1 and order was restored to the universe. If one of the most indestructible teams in NFL history couldn’t do it, does Arizona really stand a chance? I don’t think so.

Let’s review the chart..

2000 New York Giants – Lost Super Bowl XXXV
2001 New York Giants – 7-9 record, no playoffs

2001 St. Louis Rams – Lost Super Bowl XXXVI
2002 St. Louis Rams – 7-9 record, no playoffs

2002 Oakland Raiders – Lost Super Bowl XXXVII
2003 Oakland Raiders – 4-12 record, no playoffs

2003 Carolina Panthers – Lost Super Bowl XXXVIII
2004 Carolina Panthers – 7-9 record, no playoffs

2004 Philadelphia Eagles – Lost Super Bowl XXXIX
2005 Philadelphia Eagles – 6-10 record, no playoffs

2005 Seattle Seahawks – Lost Super Bowl XL
2006 Seattle Seahawks – 9-7 record (made playoffs, 2nd round exit)

2006 Chicago Bears – Lost Super Bowl XLI
2007 Chicago Bears – 7-9 record, no playoffs

2007 New England Patriots – Lost Super Bowl XLII
2008 New England Patriots – 11-5 record, no playoffs

2008 Arizona Cardinals – Lost Super Bowl XLIII
2009 Arizona Cardinals – …..lets not kid ourselves

That means San Francisco will win the NFC west and return to the playoffs for the first time in a good six years. Go Mike Singletary!