The history of the Arizona Cardinals is filled with disappointing seasons. In the 97 year history of the franchise in the NFL, there have only been 28 seasons where the team finished over .500, and their all-time record as an NFL team is 542-732-40. There have been just 11 playoff trips .
The Cardinals made the playoffs in 1982, and finished just over .500 in the next two seasons, but then things went south. Over the next 13 years, they became a league doormat, averaging a record of 5 1/2-11 1/2.
The 1996 squad finished 4-12, and in last place in their division.