Cardinals QB Derek Anderson (head doubtful) continues to miss practice and is doubtful for week 14. As expected, John Skelton was named the starter for week 14 against the Broncos. A 5th round draft pick out of Fordham, Skelton certainly isn't a fantasy option but shouldn't be a drop-off from the likes of Derek Anderson and Max Hall. Still, the Broncos are a sneaky DEF start in week 14.

Cardinals QB Derek Anderson (head) continues to miss practice and has not yet passed his concussion tests. John Skelton and newly signed Richard Bartell have been splitting snaps with the starters. HC Ken Whisenhunt has not yet named a starter, but we expect Skelton to eventually get the nod. A 5th round draft pick out of Fordham, Skelton certainly isn't a fantasy option, but shouldn't be a drop-off from the likes of Derek Anderson and Max Hall. Still, the Broncos are a sneaky DEF start in week 14.

Carinals QB Derek Anderson (head) did not practice Wednesday. John Skelton and newly signed Richard Bartell split snaps with the starters. HC Ken Whisenhunt has not yet named a starter, but we expect Skelton to eventually get the nod. A 5th round draft pick out of Fordham, Skelton certainly isn't a fantasy option, but it's hard to see him being too much of a downgrade from the likes of Derek Anderson and Max Hall. Still, the Broncos are a sneaky DEF start in week 14.

QB Max Hall (shoulder) has been placed on injured reserve. The Cardinals have signed quarterback Richard Bartel to take his place on the roster.

Sam Bradford went No. 1.

John Skelton went 154 picks later.

The Cardinals and the Rams each drafted a quarterback last April, ostensibly to groom them for the future. The plans for a first-round pick – especially the top guy in the entire draft – are different than a fifth-round selection, so it’s no surprise Bradford has been the starter for St. Louis all season while the Cards have kept Skelton far from actual game action.

And it isn’t going to change, with the struggling Cardinals playing host to Bradford and the Rams Sunday. Bradford will continue to make his case to be the future top quarterback in the NFC West. Skelton will wait.

Coach Ken Whisenhunt made that clear earlier this week by saying Skelton was unlikely to play this season, barring an injury, despite the Cards’ place in the standings. Veteran Derek Anderson remains the starter for now, and undrafted rookie Max Hall is still the backup and the man who would take over if Whisenhunt decided to pull the plug on Anderson.

Where does that leave Skelton? Learning.

Derek Anderson will remain the Cardinals' starting quarterback because he gives the team its best chance to win, coach Ken Whisenhunt said Tuesday morning.

Whisenhunt said he's sticking with Anderson because Anderson has been working hard and has improved over the past few weeks. "That's really what you look for," Whisenhunt said.

When asked if he had much choice, given that the backups are rookies Max Hall and John Skelton, Whisenhunt said: "Well, that's part of the decision process. That's what you have.

Cardinals WR Steve Breaston (knee) was limited Wednesday. Breaston returned to action last week with a huge day, catching 8 of 11 targets for 147 yards. Expect him to play this week against the Vikings, but his production will be streaky with Derek Anderson (or Max Hall for that matter) under center.

The Cardinals plan to feature RB Beanie Wells — coach Ken Whisenhunt tired of Tim Hightower’s three lost fumbles — against the Bucs’ 31st ranked run defense that is allowing 158 yards a game. Max Hall really struggled with the wet ball in Seattle last Sunday, but Whisenhunt really likes him over Derek Anderson. The key, though, is that the Cardinals now have a healthy contingent of receivers for the first time since the season opener.

Cardinals QB Max Hall (head Probable) took full practice reps Friday and is Probable for week 8. Hall is expected to start barring a setback.