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Fitzgerald's an 11 on a 10-point scale

His nine-catch, 152-yard, three-TD showing in the NFC Championship Game was just another step in the evolution of Larry Fitzgerald. Believe it or not, he's had to be prodded to do more with his skills, writes Jeffri Chadiha.

Originally Published: January 18, 2009
By Jeffri Chadiha | ESPN.com

GLENDALE, Ariz. -- Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald had just finished a news conference when he pulled offensive coordinator Todd Haley aside following their team's 32-25 win over the Philadelphia Eagles in the NFC Championship Game.

Fitzgerald didn't want to talk much about the specifics of that victory, though. Instead, he wanted to express his gratitude.

"Larry just said he wanted to thank me for keeping ...

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