1993 record: 7-9.
Coach: Buddy Ryan, first year.
Top players: QB Steve Beuerlein, RB Ron Moore, RB Garrison Hearst, WR Gary Clark, T Luis Sharpe, DT Eric Swann, LB Eric Hill.
Top newcomers: P Jeff Feagles (Philadelphia), LB Seth Joyner (Philadelphia), DE Clyde Simmons (Philadelphia), S Terry Hoage (Houston), S Andre Waters (Philadelphia), RB Fred McAfee (New Orleans), QB Jim McMahon (Minnesota), LB Jamir Miller (draft, UCLA).
Key stat: Despite a 7-9 record last season, Cards outscored foes by 57.
