Negotiations with the agent for Cardinals receiver Larry Fitzgerald are "ongoing," General Manager Rod Graves said, but it's doubtful a deal will be reached before Thursday, March 3, when the NFL's collective-bargaining agreement expires. If a new CBA isn't reached by then, the owners likely would lock out the players, and no players can sign a contract until the matter is resolved. "Obviously the window is getting shorter in terms of us being able to close something before the end of the (league) year," Graves said. Though Fitzgerald has avoided the subject, there is no question he wants to see how the Cardinals address the quarterback position. Trading for the Broncos' Kyle Orton or the Eagles Kevin Kolb, or signing free agent Marc Bulger, would help the Cardinals' chances, but none of those options can be explored without a new CBA. Read more: http://www.azdailysun.com/sports/football/96aaf93f-a0db-519a-b635-27431eabcff7.html
