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Atlanta Falcons running back Jacquizz Rodgers (32) runs against Arizona Cardinals inside linebacker Paris Lenon (51) during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 18, 2012, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/David Goldman)
Arizona Cardinals linebacker Paris Lenon knows a thing or two about winning and losing games in the NFL.

During his 12 year NFL career, he has been on plenty of successful teams and even more teams that have struggled, much like the 2012 Arizona Cardinals.

Lenon joined Arizona Sports 620's Doug and Wolf Monday and talked about what it takes to be a good team and what the Cardinals must do to end their losing streak.

"What you want to try to do is be consistent throughout the entire game," Lenon said. "That is really the difference between the teams that win and the teams that lose games. There is a lack of consistency."

Lenon explained that being consistent means "being the same guy, not only every game, but every practice."

What makes the Cardinals' losing streak most disappointing is the fact that Lenon and the defense have been rather consistent this season.

"It is definitely frustrating to work as hard as you work and come up empty handed on Sunday," Lenon said. "But I think if you are a true competitor and a professional, you go out that and play a certain way regardless."

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Arizona Cardinals linebacker Paris Lenon joins Doug and Wolf to discuss the tough loss against the Jets Sunday, and explains why the Cards have struggled so much during the eight-game losing streak. How is team morale? Is the defense upset with the struggling offense? Find answers to these questions and more with Paris Lenon.

Because the Cardinals have come up short in each of the past eight games, Lenon thinks the most important thing for the Cardinals to do is to stay focused on doing their responsibilities.

"You can't force things to happen," Lenon said. "You still have to continue to play technique, sound football."

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    D31Pax wrote...
    Lack of Consistency???
    I would have to disagree with that. We have been consistent for the most part all season. Our offense can't move the ball, and our defense has been stellar. The problem is a lack of production, and a what seems to be a lack of accountability. I like Whiz as the HC, and I understand wanting to give people chances, especially when these people are friends...but Grimm should have been gone 2 years ago, and Miller has not shown that he is competent at directing a teams offense. Miller should have been fired mid season.
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