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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.

Cardinals QB Max Hall (head) took full practice reps Thursday. Hall is expected to start this week after being knocked out of last week's game.

Cardinals QB Max Hall (head) took full reps Wednesday. Hall has been cleared to practice and will start this week barring a setback. No one should be relying on Hall outside of a desperate BYE week play in 2QB leagues.

Cardinals QB QB Max Hall said he was feeling fine today after coming back to practice after his concussion. He said he wasn’t worried about it despite two blows to the head in two games, and said he’s never had a concussion in the past.

He also said he wasn’t happy with how he played, which is obviously the focus in practice.

“There are things I can fix, though, excited to prove I am better than that,” Hall said.

– Hall said he is considering gloves, although made it sound like it would be for bad weather games and not all the time.

Max Hall passes neuro tests and is cleared to practice. If that goes well, he will start against Bucs on Sunday

Cardinals rookie QB Max Hall will make his first career road start in one of the league's loudest venues — and with significant rain and wind in the forecast. Seattle has the league’s 30th-ranked pass defense, but will load the box against the run, dial up blitzes on passing downs and dare Hall to make plays downfield. The Cardinals will counter with a conservative game plan despite the return of receivers Steve Breaston and Early Doucet. Hall has shown a tendency to make poor decisions early in games, and the Cardinals can’t afford to fall behind. Cardinals WR Larry Fitzgerald, who has 26 receptions and two TDs on the year, could have a big day if Kelly Jennings (hamstring) can’t go. That means that rookie Walter Thurmond must shut down one of the game’s best.

The Cardinals love the energy and confidence of Max Hall, but it does seem awfully early in the season to be turning the team over to a rookie quarterback. Cardinals WR Larry Fitzgerald continues to struggle as the slot receiver, a position that Anquan Boldin handled in the past. The good news for Fitzgerald and Hall is that the Saints will start rookie CB Patrick Robinson for injured Tracy Porter. The Cardinals do want to run the ball and look for Beanie Wells, who has been upset with his playing time, to see more first-half carries. New Orleans defensive end Will Smith will test his groin injury in pregame warmups.

Cardinals QB Max Hall will start in place of Derek Anderson this week. We don't expect much from Hall, but there's no where to go but up from Derek Anderson's four week performance. If nothing else, Hall can't be as wildly inaccurate as Anderson.

Rookie Max Hall will start at QB for the Cardinals on Sunday.