The Facts: Ken Whisenhunt has come up with a very careful way of saying the inmates are not running the asylum. The players are not running the personnel department and the coach made that clear after reports surfaced over the weekend that the team has sought the opinion of Fitzgerald about how to go about solving the team’s not so little quarterback issue. In fact, such chats are commonplace Whisenhunt told Kent Somers of the Arizona Republic. “You're very aware that we have an open-door policy," Whisenhunt said in the report. "We solicit input from players on a lot of things, game plans, plays, travel to the East Coast. Things in training camp. When I was interviewed (in 2007), they had players who were a portion of the interviews. ..."

Diehards Line:Whisenhunt continued: "Larry and I talked about a number of things. I've talked to other players as well. ..." Even though Fitzgerald won't have final say, his input will be inportant. In fact, NFP staffer Brad Biggs suggested that keeping Fitzgerald happy is undoubtedly a priority for the Cardinals. It makes sense. ... Fitzgerald is entering the final year of his contract constructed by agent Eugene Parker and the club needs to find a way to re-sign him or face losing him in free agency and getting a compensatory draft pick in return. ... For what it's worth, Fitzgerald lobbied for Philadelphia’s Kevin Kolb and Marc Bulger, who is set to become a free agent.