Showing posts with label Team Needs. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Team Needs. Show all posts
Wednesday, April 17, 2013
Team Needs: Houston Texans
Houston Texans: Once again, another strong regular season performance by the Texans, only to see them falter in the playoffs. Regular season success wise, this team reminds me a lot of the Eagles with Donovan McNabb. They have the ability to win, but something seems to hold them back each year. There will be a lot of pressure on Matt Schaub this season to get the job done.
Key 2012 Statistics:
Team Offense: 7th
Passing Offense: 11th
Rushing Offense: 8th
Passing TD/INT (rank): 22/13 (T-18th/T-22)
Rushing TD: 4th
Sacks Allowed: T-25th
Team Defense: 7th
Passing Defense: 16th
Rushing Defense: 7th
Sacks/INT (ranks): 44/15 (T-5th/T-14th)
Free Agency:
Key Losses: LB Connor Barwin, S Glover Quinn, P Donnie Jones, WR Kevin Walters, DT Shaun Cody
Key Additions: S Ed Reed, P Shane Lechler
Draft Needs:
Wide Receiver: Andre Johnson is still a top receiver in the league, but at 31 he only has a few years left on top. Kevin Walters is gone and only Lester Jean remains as someone who has potential, but is still raw. If the right player falls this will be their first round pick.
Defensive Tackle: Shaun Cody has not resigned and that was their most productive player at that position. Their are some very talented Nose Tackles in this draft and the first round could be a "who have we rated higher" pick between WR and NT.
Linebacker: Brady James has not resigned and Connor Barwin is on the Eagles. There are some quality outside linebackers in this draft but none that will fall to them early. Expect a mid round pick to be used on a raw, high potential outside rusher.
Defensive Back: Adding Ed Reed gives this secondary a veteran leader who has playoff and super bowl experience. With that said this is probably his only season left, and it would be smart to add a young player to learn from this former Defensive Player of the Year. Cornerback could use depth and an upgrade at the slot corner position.
Team Needs: Green Bay Packers
Green Bay Packers- As long as the Packers have Aaron Rodgers on offense and Clay Matthews on defense they will be competing year in and out. For the Packers, this past season can be deemed a disappointment since they were expecting a return to the super bowl. They lose two clutch veterans in Greg Jennings and Charles Woodson but their young core is ready to step up.
Key Statistics 2012:
Total Offense: 13th
Passing Offense: 9th
Rushing Offense: 20th
Passing TD/INT (ranks): 40/8 (2nd/T-30)
Rushing TD: T-25th
Sacks Allowed: 2nd
Total Defense: 11th
Passing Defense: 11th
Rushing Defense: 17th
Sacks/INT (ranks): 47/18 (4th/T-8th)
Free Agency:
Key Losses: WR Greg Jennings, S Charles Woodson, CB Sam Shields, RB Cedric Benson, RB Ryan Grant, LB Eric Walden, TE Tom Crabtree
Key Additions: TE Matthew Mulligan
Draft Needs:
Running Back: I truly feel Mike McCarthy would be happy throwing the ball on every down. This year they tried everyone at running back and nothing really worked. Losing Cedric Benson and Ryan Grant aren't major loses but they need to find an eventual player to be their permanent back.
Safety: Losing Charles Woodson will hurt because of his competitiveness and leadership but he had a tough time remaining healthy. After Morgan Burnett their next best safety on the roster is M.D. Jennings who is built as a starting safety. Depth and a starter are needed here.
Tight End: No one has ever called Michael Finley sure handed. Losing Crabtree isn't terrible since he didn't see the field often. Finley carries a high salary number and adding in a young sure handed tight end to replace him could be very beneficial.
Cornerback: Tramon Williams and Casey Hayward are a great young duo at corner. Losing Sam Shields causes a lack of depth at the position and the Packers will use a mid round selection to strengthen and add depth.
Team Needs: Detroit Lions
Detroit Lions-
A very disappointing season a year ago. They have star players on the
offensive and defensive side of the ball. They turned the ball over too
much and their defense did not create many takeaways, not a good
combination. They underperformed and I expect much bigger things for
them this year.
Key 2012 Statistics:
Total Offense: 3rd
Passing Offense: 2nd
Rushing Offense: 23rd
Passing TD/INT (Rank): 22/17 (T-18th/T-8th)
Rushing TD: T-6th
Sacks Allowed: 24th
Total Defense: 13th
Passing Defense: 14th
Rushing Defense: 16th
Sacks/INT (Rank): 34/11 (T-20th/T-23rd)
Free Agency:
Key Losses: DE Cliff Avril, LB Justin Durant, OT Gosder Cherilus, CB Drayton Florence
Key Additions: RB Reggie Bush, S Glover Quin, PK David Akers, DE Jason Jones
Draft Needs:
Offensive Tackle: They
have lost both starting tackles, but have a young player in Riley
Reiff, who is expected to start. Outside of Reiff they do not have much.
Expect them taking a tackle in the early rounds and possibly with the
5th pick.
Defensive End: Losing
Cliff Avril is big because he was a solid player for them. They added a
decent player in Jason Jones, but still need help. The rest of the line
is very good and they will look to add depth here, even if it is with
their first pick.
Wide Receiver: This
is something they will need to add on. They have Ryan Broyles, but he
is coming off a torn ACL and may not be at full speed to start the
season. They will need to add some depth and maybe find a quality player
in the middle rounds.
Linebacker: They
have two solid players in Tulloch and Levy but still need someone to
fill Durants spot. They will fill this need based on who the best
available is when it is their pick.
Cornerback: A
position they have been weak at for a long time. In a division with the
pass happy Packers the more corners the merrier. They will look to add a
solid player in a rich class of corners.
Team Needs: Denver Broncos
Denver Broncos-
There is not much the Broncos can improve on. They had a top 5 offense
and defense and will look to improve their already great numbers. They
had a good chance to win the Superbowl, if they did not give up the late
long bomb to the Ravens. They lost a few important players, but also
filled some needs before the draft. I expect big things for them next
year.
Key 2012 Statistics:
Total Offense: 4th
Passing Offense: 5th
Rushing Offense: 16th
Passing TD/INT (Rank): 37/11 (3rd/T-26th)
Rushing TD: T-13th
Sacks Allowed: 31st
Total Defense: 2nd
Pass Defense: 3rd
Rush Defense: 3rd
Sacks/INT (Rank): 52/16 (T-1st/13th)
Free Agency:
Key Losses: DE Elvis Dumervil, LB D.J Williams, CB Tracy Porter, DE Ty Warren, DT Justin Bannan, C Dan Koppen
Key Additions: WR Wes Welker, CB Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie, DT Terrance Knighton, G Louis Vasquez
Draft Needs:
Safety: They
have a young player in Rahim Moore, who is growing as a player, but
Mike Adams can be replaced. Good thing this draft is stacked with
safeties and they should be able to find someone who will at least
create competition at the position.
Defensive End: After
losing Dumervil, they will need to find someone to fill this need. They
have Derek Wolfe on one side who played well in his rookie season. They
also have Robert Ayers, but they will need to improve on him and add
more depth
Linebacker: This
is the weakest position on the team. They only have one sure thing at
the position in Von Miller and will look to address this early on in the
draft. They have four players who can step in and play, but not at a
high level.
Running Back: Willis
McGahee, and Knowshon Moreno are often injured, but are solid players.
Ronnie Hillman is still learning and has shown he can play, but still
has question marks. They will need to add depth at the position and will
address it later in the draft.
Cornerback: Adding
Cromartie-Rodgers was big, but they still need help here. If a solid
player falls to them early I think they grab him. This draft is stacked
at the position and I don’t think they will reach for a player, but
instead wait until the player they want falls to them.
Tuesday, April 16, 2013
Team Needs: Dallas Cowboys
Dallas Cowboys: Another season favored as one of the top teams and another season which they missed the playoffs. Statistically Tony Romo is a top tier QB, but has a difficulty winning games that matter. Not all the blame should be placed on his shoulders though, the defense under performed, the running game disappeared and his wide receivers could never stay healthy.
Key Statistics 2012:
Total Offense: 6th
Passing Offense: 3rd
Running Offense: 31st
Passing TD/INT (ranks): 29/19 (6th/T-3rd)
Rushing TD: T-27th
Sacks Allowed: T-16th
Total Defense: 19th
Passing Defense: 19th
Rushing Defense: 22nd
Sacks/INT (ranks): 34/7 (T-20th/T-31st)
Free Agency:
Key Losses: RB Felix Jones, S Gerald Sensabaugh, CB Mike Jenkins
Key Additions: LB Justin Durant
Draft Needs:
Offensive Line: Outside of Tryon Smith the offensive line needs work. Doug Free is a quality right tackle and still under 30 but depth and an eventual replacement should be drafted. Phil Costa is an average center but only 25. Guard is where they are weakest with Nate Livings a below average guard on one side and no true guard at the other. If Warmack or Cooper fall to them they may jump on it.
Safety: This was probably their weakest position on their entire defensive roster this year. Sensabaugh was their best safety and he wouldn't start on most teams. I can see them drafting two safeties in this years draft with how deep the class is.
Cornerback: Morris Claiborne and Brandon Carr give the Cowboys two good, young starting cornerbacks. Losing Mike Jenkins as a slot cover guy is tough, but having Orlando Scandrick at 26 should soften that blow. After him there is no depth in a pass happy division.
Running Back: What? Running back? We have Demarco Murray. Yes, I understand who he is but the man simply can not stay healthy. Felix Jones is gone and Phillip Tanner is not enough as a backup, depth is needed here.
Team Needs: Cleveland Browns
Cleveland Browns-
The Browns had a decent year, 5 of their losses were within a
touchdown. They gave up a 2nd round pick to get Josh Gordon who played
well at times last year. I think this upcoming year puts them in a
similar spot to the way their season went last year.
Key 2012 Statistics:
Total Offense: 25th
Passing Offense:19th
Rushing Offense:24th
Passing TD/INT (Rank): 16/18 (28th/T-6th)
Rushing TD: T-13th
Sacks Allowed: T-16th
Total Defense: 23rd
Passing Defense: 25th
Rushing Defense: 19th
Sacks/INT (Rank): 38/17 (T-11th/T-11th)
Free Agency-
Key Losses- PK Phil Dawson, CB Sheldon Brown, TE Ben Watson, WR Mohamed Massaquoi, WR Josh Cribbs, LB Chris Gocong, DE Frostee Rucker
Key Additions- LB Paul Kruger, WR David Nelson, TE Kellen Davis, QB Jason Campbell
Draft Needs:
Quarterback: Brandon
Weeden is not a great quarterback and although he was a first round
pick a year ago, he is 29 turning 30 in October. They also picked up
Jason Campbell who has been a decent starter but still not a long term
solution. A quarterback to develop for a year should be the Browns
objective, or wait a year.
Offensive Guard: They
need depth at the position. They do not have great options at guard
with Shawn Lauvao struggling at times last year and it is the last year
of his contract. They could decide to take a guard early but i doubt it,
especially with the depth of the O-linemen in this draft. Without a 2nd
round pick they may have to wait until later in draft or find a way
into the 2nd.
Wide Receiver: They
have a core a young guys, but so far none have stepped up and made big
plays consistently. They need more playmakers to help this offense run
more fluidly. I could see them going after a player like Stedman Bailey
in the middle rounds.
Linebacker: This
is another position they need to add depth to. They have signed players
to start, but can improve if a player they like falls to them in the
3rd. But, I expect for them to look for a player to groom later in the
draft.
Secondary: They
have two solid players in the secondary in CB Joe Haden and S TJ Ward.
They need a CB opposite of Haden and another Safety to play with Ward.
Luckily both of these positions are deep this year and they can find a
player anywhere throughout the draft. If Milliner is around I think he is the pick.
Team Needs: Cincinnati Bengals
Cincinnati Bengals- This
Young offense will look to improve and make them a contender to win the
AFC North division. With a solid defense, and most players coming back,
looking to stay as reliable as they were last year, but will have to
add a few new pieces.
Key 2012 Statistics:
Total Offense: 22nd
Passing Offense: 17th
Rushing Offense: 18th
Passing TD/INT (rank): 28/16 (7th/ T-12th)
Rushing TD: T-18th
Sacks Allowed: 7th
Total Defense: 6th
Passing Defense: 7th
Rushing Defense: 12th
Sacks/INT (rank): 51/14 (3rd/ T-16th)
Free Agency:
Key Losses: OT Andre Smith, CB Nate Clements, LB Manny Lawson, LB Thomas Howard
Key Additions: LB Aaron Maybin
Draft Needs:
Safety: Losing
Nate Clements makes this a big need. They have Taylor Mays, Robert
Sands and Reggie Nelson to play there if this position is not addressed
in the draft. If their guy falls to them in the 1st expect them to pull
the trigger but if not then I can see them finding another in the 2nd or
3rd round.
Linebacker: With
the loss of Manny Lawson they are going to need someone to fill his
spot. Even if they can sign James Harrison, they will need a player for
the future and depth at this position. There are a few solid options in
the mid rounds available in Arthur Brown and Sio Moore.
Running Back: Green-Ellis
is a solid back, but is one dimensional. They will need to find a more
explosive back, someone who can make a big play. Every team has two
backs some even have three. This class has good value in the 2nd and 3rd
rounds.
Wide Receiver: They
have A.J. Green, Mohamed Sanu, and Andrew Hawkins but can still use
some depth at this position. I don’t expect it early in the draft but
they will be drafting a WR in the middle to late rounds.
Offensive Tackle: This
is a very solid offensive line, unless they are unable to retain Smith.
If they can’t resign Smith expect them to go after a right tackle. I
could see them taking a tackle like Fluker with their first pick if
neither a safety or linebacker falls to them.
Teams Needs: Chicago Bears
Chicago Bears-
The Bears will be looking to improve this season after missing out on
the playoffs. A very disappointing season with how well the defense
played. First year head coach Marc Trestman will look to succeed in a
Chicago, a city with high expectations and a talent rich roster.
Key 2012 Statistics:
Total Offense: 28th
Passing Offense: 29th
Rushing Offense: 10th
Passing TD/INT (Ranks): 21/16 (22nd/T-12th)
Rushing TD: T-18th
Sacks Allowed: 8th
Total Defense: 5th
Passing Defense: 8th
Run Defense: 8th
Sacks/INT (Ranks): 41/24 (8th/1st)
Free Agency:
Key Losses: MLB Brian Urlacher, LB Nick Roach, G Lance Louis
Key Additions: LB D.J. Williams, OT Jermon Bushrod, LB James Anderson, TE Martellus Bennett, G Matt Slauson
Draft Needs:
Offensive
Line: They need help at the Guard and Tackle. The signing of Bushrod
will fill the need at left tackle, but right tackle is still an issue.
For guard, they have Camiri, 24, filling one side and will need someone
opposite from him. Expect a few lineman drafted early as they try to
solidify an offensive line that ranked 8th in sacks.
Middle
Linebacker: With Hall of Famer Brian Urlacher’s departure they will
need to fill his spot. They went out and signed Williams and Anderson
but they still need someone in the middle. If Ogletree or T'eo fall to
them at 20 they will bite, but if they choose to address a different
need then they are going to have to wait until the middle rounds.
Wide
Receiver: With big targets in 6'5" Brandon Marshall,and 6’3” Alshon
Jeffery they are going to have to find a more polished slot receiver
than Devin Hester.
Safety:
With two average safeties Major Wright and Chris Conte, the bears will
be looking to improve the position in this highly talented safety class.
They will try to fill other needs before this so I expect them to wait
until the later rounds to fill this need.
Defensive
Tackle: Henry Melton had a solid year and they will be looking to find
someone along side him. They lost some depth at the position and that is
what they will be looking to fill. I don’t expect a player drafted
until the mid rounds unless a high quality player falls to them in the
2nd.
Defensive
End: Again they need depth at the position with Julius Peppers on one
side and a young prospect in Corey Wooten, and Shea McClellin finding
time, they will need to add players to come in when these guys are not
performing. This is not a huge need but something they can build on.
Team Needs: Carolina Panthers
Carolina Panthers- The Panthers had high hopes going into its 2nd season with Cam Newton behind center. The Panthers started the season 2-8 but of those 8 loses 5 came at 6 points or less. In 2013 they will look to continue on there end of season success and strive to make the playoffs.
Key 2012 statistics:
Total Offense: 12th
Passing Offense: 16th
Rushing Offense: 9th
Passing TD/INT (ranks): 19/12 (24th/T-24th)
Rushing TD: 3rd
Sacks Allowed: T-16th
Total Defense: 10th
Passing Defense: 13th
Run Defense: 14th
Sacks/INT (ranks): 39/11 (T-9th/T-23rd)
Free Agency:
Key Losses: CB Chris Gamble, LB James Anderson
Key Additions: CB Drayton Florence, LB Chase Blackburn, CB DJ Moore
Draft Needs:
Wide Receiver: This has the potential to be an explosive offense and when Cam can get another weapon to go along side Steve Smith this offense will be tough to match. Greg Olsen is a play making tight end and Dominique Hixon has proven he can be a good possession receiver, so finding another playmaker is key.
Defensive Tackle: This class is rich with talent at the defensive tackle position with as many as 5 possibly having first round talent. The Panthers were a middle of the pack run defense and if one of those top 3 defensive tackles fall to them then they'll have a tough decision to make.
Cornerback: The Panthers got strong play this season from 5th round pick Josh Norman but the loss of Chris Gamble leaves a major void. Captain Munnerlyn is only 5'8 and Drayton Florence is 32. If anything depth is needed here.
Safety: Most Panther fans would be willing to say they may have had the worst safety play of any team in the NFL last season. Good news is that this is a deep safety class. Kenny Vaccaro is a serious first round possibility but if they decide to wait there will be plenty of talent in the later rounds ready to help this team immediately.
Monday, April 15, 2013
Team Needs: Buffalo Bills
Buffalo Bills- The Bills had a major let down last season after the amount of high quality free agents they brought in. They have been much quieter this off season focusing mostly on the draft where historically they do a poor job. Most of the division is in a rebuilding process and the Bills are hoping they may finally find their franchise QB which they haven't had since Jim Kelly.
Key 2012 Statistics:
Total Offense: 19th
Passing Offense: 25th
Rushing Offense: 6th
Passing TD/INT (rank): 24/17 (T-13/T-8)
Rushing TD: T-13
Sacks Allowed: 23rd
Total Defense: 22nd
Passing Defense: 10th
Rushing Defense: 31st
Sacks/INT (ranks): 36/12 (T-18th/T-20th)
Free Agency:
Key Losses: LB Nick Barnett, OG Andy Levitre, S George Wilson, WR David Nelson, QB Ryan Fitzpatrick
Key Additions: DT Alan Branch, LB Manny Lawson, QB Kevin Kolb
Draft Needs:
Quarterback: Kevin Kolb can be a decent replacement for Ryan Fitzpatrick but he is not the answer. This draft lacks a franchise changing quarterback that is ready to produce from day 1. This is why I can't see a first round pick being used on one. They should look to develop a rookie QB for a year before rushing them in.
Wide Receiver: Steve Johnson is still there and TJ Graham flashed skill at times but they lost two receivers that have shown production in recent years and will need to add another larger possession receiver. With how deep this class is, a strong #2 could be found in the 2nd round possibly the 3rd.
Offensive Guard: With the loss of Andy Levitre and no real backup plan they'll need to go guard in this draft. The Bills have success on the ground and there are two very good offensive guards who could be available at their pick. That's the direction I see them taking in round 1.
Safety: The loss of George Wilson loses a locker room and field leader they'll need to replace. This position is deeper than most years and a quality starting safety can be found in the mid rounds.
Team Needs: Baltimore Ravens
Baltimore Ravens- The Reigning Superbowl Champions lost some key parts and key leaders this offseason. They still have veteran players in Haloti Ngata and Terrell Suggs who'll need to increase their leadership roles on this defense.
Key 2012 Statistics:
Total Offense: 16th
Passing Offense: 15th
Rushing Offense: 11th
Passing TD/INT (rank): 22/11 (T-18/T-26)
Rushing TD: T-6th
Sacks Allowed: 13th
Total Defense: 17th
Passing Defense: 16th
Rushing Defense: 13th
Sacks/Int (Rank): 37/13 ( T-15/19)
Free Agency:
Key Additions: DE Elvis Dumervil, S Michael Huff, DE Marcus Spears, DL Chris Canty, LB Rolando McClain
Key Losses: S Ed Reed, LB Ray Lewis, WR Anquan Boldin, OT Bryant McKinnie, LB Dannell Ellerbe, LB Paul Kruger, CB Cary Williams, NT Ma’ake Kemoeatu
Draft Needs:
Wide Receiver: Losing Anquan Boldin makes this an important need. They have Torrey Smith and will need to see last years addition Jacoby Jones pick it up offensively. Jacoby fits better as a slot receiver so finding a possession receiver to go a long with Smith and Jones. Expect a receiver to be taken in the early rounds of the draft.
Offensive Tackle: If Bryant McKinnie is not resigned they are going to need a Tackle. They have Michael Oher, who when playing left tackle last year was not great, but is a good tackle when on the right side.They have not done a great job finding lineman later in the draft, so If they can’t resign Mckinnie expect a tackle to be drafted early.
Inside Linebacker: Adding McClain will help but the loss of Ray Lewis is irreplaceable. They also lost Ellerbe, someone they wanted to resign, and will look for a solid linebacker to replace them. They will hope for T’eo, Ogletree or Minter to fall to them but if they are all taken by their 1st round pick they will have to wait until the later rounds to find someone.
Safety: They added Michael Huff but the loss of both safeties, Ed Reed and Bernard Pollard, is big. They have a veteran in James Ihedigbo and 2012 draft pick Christian Thompson, who serves a 4 game suspension to start the season. Thankfully this is a very deep safety class and can probably wait to the mid rounds to find someone who can find some playing time.
Team Needs: Atlanta Falcons
Atlanta Falcons- To consider any teams season a disappointment after winning their division and making the playoffs is ludicrous but that's how the Falcons feel after last season. This team is always a contender with Matty Ice, Roddy White, Julio Jones, Tony Gonzalez and now Steven Jackson. To contend for the super bowl it'll need to use the draft to upgrade their defense.
Key 2012 Statistics:
Total Offense: 8th
Passing Offense: 6th
Rushing Offense: 29th
Passing TD/INT (rank): 32/14 (5th/T-19)
Rushing TD: T-13
Sacks Allowed: 25th
Total Defense: 24th
Passing Defense: 23rd
Rushing Defense: 21st
Sacks/INT (rank): 29/20 (28th/T-5th)
Free Agency:
Key Losses: CB Brent Grimes, DE John Abraham, RB Michael Turner, C Todd McClure, CB Dunta Robinson, OT Tyson Clabo
Key Additions: RB Steven Jackson, DE Osi Umenyiora
Draft Needs:
Cornerback: Losing CB Brent Grimes and his backup CB Dunta Robinson puts a large void opposite Asante Samuel. Look for the Falcons to possibly use two of their picks on this position alone.
Defensive Line: While losing John Abraham hurts adding Defensive End Osi Umenyiora will help the pass rush. They'll still need to add someone with the ability to play both the run and pass opposite of him plus depth along the line.
Linebacker: While I think Akeem Dent could become the solution at middle linebacker they still need to add someone opposite Sean Weatherspoon.
Center: With Todd McClure retiring this position could be addressed early in the draft. There are 3 very good prospects at center in this years draft and I believe the Falcons have them targeted for a 2nd or 3rd round.
Offensive Tackle: Tyson Clabo leaving opens up a spot at right tackle. I see a late round pick being used here as a player they will look to develop into a guard tackle depth player and address this need through Free Agency.
Team Needs: Arizona Cardinals
Arizona Cardinals- They had an excellent start to last season going 4-0. In those first 4 games they beat two teams that would later make the playoffs in Seattle and New England. After those games the teams proceeded to go 1-11 and see the head coach get fired and Bruce Arians and his Vertical style offense be brought in.
Key 2012 Statistics:
Total Offense: 32nd
Passing Offense: 28th
Rushing Offense: 32nd
Passing TD/INT (rank): 11/21 (31st/1st)
Rushing TD: T-21st
Sacks Allowed: 58 (1st)
Total Defense: 21st
Passing Defense: 5th
Rushing Defense: 28th
Sacks/INT (Rank): 38/22 (T-11/2nd)
Free Agency:
Key Losses: S Adrian Wilson, S Kerry Rhodes, RB Beanie Wells, WR Early Doucet, LB Quinton Groves, CB William Gay, QB Kevin Kolb
Key Additions: CB Antoine Cason, DE Matt Shaughnessy, RB Rashard Mendenhall, QB Carson Palmer, LB Jasper Brinkley, DE Frostee Rucker
Draft Needs:
Offensive Line: When you rank as the worst team in sacks allowed, and 32nd in your rush offense it doesn't bode well for your big men upfront. OLG is the only sure thing on this offensive line with Darryn College but after that this team needs help at each starting position and depth.
Safety: The Cardinals cut both their safeties from one of the top passing defenses in the league last year. The addition of Yeremiah Bell will give you a starting safety replacement. Rashad Johnson and James Sanders provide depth but are not starting caliber safeties.
Cornerback: This is a depth decision only. With both Patrick Peterson and Antoine Cason on the outside the team needs to find itself a quality slot cornerback.
Quarterback: While I think Carson Palmer will be a good addition he isn't a long term solution. I see the Cardinals looking later in the draft for a QB Arian's can look to develop.
Linebacker: While I think Jasper Brinkley was a great addition to the defense, the loss of Daryl Washington the first 4 games and the lack of depth at the position could call for an early draft pick to be used.
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