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Jess Root

73 days till the Cardinals’ season opener: Stats for No. 73

We are in countdown mode to the start of the season. The Arizona Cardinals will kick off the 2023 regular season in 73 days on September 10 on the road against the Washington Commanders.

It will be the official beginning of the Jonathan Gannon era as head coach.

In our countdown until the start of the season, we will give you notable stats in Cardinals history related to the number of the day.

Below are some notable stats with the No. 73.

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73(.1) passer rating

18 OCT 1992: PHOENIX CARDINALS QUARTERBACK CHRIS CHANDLER LOOKS TO PASS DURING THE CARDINALS 30-21 LOSS TO THE NEW ORLEANS SAINTS AT SUN DEVIL STADIUM IN TEMPE, ARIZONA.

Quarterback Chris Chandler, who played for them from 1991 to 1993, finished his time with the team with a 73.1 passer rating.

73 career receptions

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Running back Thomas Jones, a first-round pick of the Cardinals, had 73 career receptions for the team in his tenure from 2000-2002.

Ed Rucinski had 73 receptions from 1943-1946.

73 receptions in a season

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Running back Michael Pittman had 73 catches in 2000.

In 1963, All-Pro Bobby Joe Conrad had 73 receptions.

73 points scored

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In 2001, kicker Bill Gramatica scored 73 points with 25 extra points and 16 field goals.

73 extra points

Gerry Perry, a tackle who also kicked for the Cardinals from 1960-1962, made 73 PATs in 77 attempts.

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