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Stitched Haason Reddick Jersey , well the worst of his career when it comes to season openers.Going back through every season of his career, this Cardinals game was actually one of the worst performances of his career.In Bradford’s first game of the season he struggled to find a rhythm and any continuity, yet it was not all on Bradford.David Johnson was his normal self, carrying nine times for 37 yards and touchdown, but the Cardinals inability to do anything in their first two series, combined with the Cardinals defense not being able to get stops early in the game, meant that “leaning on the run” didn’t get to manifest in game one.It also shows the flaw in the logic of leaning on the run.The Cardinals two running backs combined for 13 carries for 61 yards, good for a 4.7 yards per carry average.Yet, even with a productive running game, the Cardinals offense was completely impotent for three plus quarters.They have no second option emerging opposite Larry Fitzgerald, although Ricky Seals-Jones at times looked good.The problem with Seals-Jones, along with Christian Kirk and Chad Williams, is that there has never been a shred of consistency from any of these players (not that it is Kirk’s fault).This is not uncommon for a team experiencing a new quarterback
Baby Haason Reddick Jersey , offensive coordinator and a brand new system for even the returning players.The good thing... It was game one.The bad thing... this was one of the worst performances from a healthy Arizona Cardinals offense I can remember.Let’s hope it was just a blip on the radar.Proving Ground: Veterans with the most to prove in training camp Like a group of guys playing two-hand touch in a park, NFL players have been playing football in shorts (or jeans, as the case may be) for the past couple months. For the Arizona Cardinals, that ends today. But instead of grabbing a sixer of refreshing Bud Light Lime like the park guys, the Redbirds will be picking up their shoulder pads and starting to play some real football. That’s right—training camp starts today in Glendale.Training camp is the time to stop talking and start proving it on the field. That goes for everyone—established veterans, free agent acquisitions, up-and-coming young players, and (obviously) rookies. While there will be a lot of eyes on Josh Rosen, Christian Kirk, and the rest of the rookie class, I want to focus on veterans who have a lot more to lose than high draft picks who figure to be back next year no matter what (or late picks with low expectations). These are guys who are competing for a starting job, looking for their second contract, or even fighting for a roster spot.Here are the Cardinals veterans I have identified with the most to prove in training camp:QB Sam BradfordThe Cardinals’ biggest free agent signing in the offseason
Best Haason Reddick Jersey , Bradford should be the most-watched player this preseason. Has he fully recovered from his knee injuries? Can he establish a rapport with Fitz, DJ, and the rest of our playmakers? Can he hold off the hyped rookie breathing down his neck? There are those who want to give the starting QB job to Rosen, but remember that the last time Bradford played a full NFL game, he put up Kurt Warner-esque numbers. Can he recapture that magic with the Redbirds? The season may depend on it.RBs D.J. Foster and Elijhaa PennyBoth of these guys saw time at RB last year in the wake of DJ’s injury, and both have contributed on special teams. But Foster and Penny now find themselves on the roster bubble, with DJ, rookie Chase Edmonds, and redshirt second-year player T.J. Logan firmly ahead of them on the RB depth chart. With a crowded backfield, it is likely one (or both) misses the cut this year. Can Penny carve out a new role with his versatility? Can former Sun Devil Foster make enough of an impact on special teams to stick around in the desert? This RB battle might not be decided until the final week of the preseason.WR Chad WilliamsMany were surprised when GM Steve Keim used a 3rd-round draft pick on a relatively unknown WR from Grambling State last year. But he looked the part and put up good numbers in college (albeit against FCS competition), so maybe we had a steal on our hands? Not so much—to say that Williams underwhelmed in his rookie season would be an understatement (3 whole catches). But that’s in the past, along with last season’s coaching staff. With the WR depth chart as open as it’s ever been behind Fitz, can Williams carve out a role for himself? The names he’s competing with aren’t exactly imposing—Kirk
Adult Haason Reddick Jersey , Brice Butler, J.J. Nelson, Greg Little. If he can’t beat out any of those names, is he even worth a roster spot at this point?TE Ricky Seals-JonesSeals-Jones has been in the news recently for both good and bad reasons. Obviously, his recent legal troubles have cast a shadow over his offseason, but he also flashed potential as a weapon at TE late last season, snagging 12 balls for 201 yards and 3 TDs from Weeks 11–15. Tight end wasn’t emphasized in the Bruce Arians era, but new OC Mike McCoy has been known to feature the position at previous stops. Yes, Jermaine Gresham is still on the roster (and still has that big contract), but if Seals-Jones produces, he’ll play. His legal situation and rapport with our new QBs will be worth monitoring as the weeks go on. Having a consistent playmaker at TE would be a huge boon given our unproven WR depth.CB Brandon WilliamsIt’s not a good year for Cardinals named Williams, is it? (TE Bryce is also on the roster bubble.) At least Brandon’s roster spot seems to be safer than Chad’s, and for the third time in three seasons
Pat Tillman Jersey 2019 , he’s firmly in the mix to start at corner opposite Patrick Peterson. The results have been mixed thus far, to put it mildly. He won the position battle his rookie year and started Week 1鈥?and was promptly roasted by future divisional foe Jimmy Garoppolo. He fell way down the depth chart last season and barely contributed. Now, he’s another guy with a clean slate, and some feel he can finally break out. I have my doubts, but, like Chad, the other names on the depth chart are very beatable (new additions Jamar Taylor, Ben茅 Benwikere, and injured rookie Chris Campbell). This is likely Williams’s last chance to impress. Will he make the most of it?Final ThoughtsOf course, these players aren’t the only ones with work to do in training camp. A few quick-hit questions:Will Evan Boehm and Will Holden be able to hold onto their roster spots on the O-line?Can Robert Nkemdiche put it all together and stay out of another coach’s doghouse?Can Benson Mayowa make an impact off the edge while Markus Golden recovers from injury?Can Scooby Wright find a way to contribute on defense, rather than just special teams?Does Phil Dawson have a reason to look over his shoulder in UDFA Matt McCrane?There are tons of other players with something to prove in training camp. Which ones did we miss? What are your thoughts on the players listed above? Give us a shout in the comments and we can debate until the first preseason game—August 11 against the Chargers. Real football is almost here!
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It was game one.The bad thing... this was one of the worst performances from a healthy Arizona Cardinals offense I can remember.Let’s hope it was just a blip on the radar.Proving Ground: Veterans with the most to prove in training camp Like a group of guys playing two-hand touch in a park, NFL players have been playing football in shorts (or jeans, as the case may be) for the past couple months. For the Arizona Cardinals, that ends today. But instead of grabbing a sixer of refreshing Bud Light Lime like the park guys, the Redbirds will be picking up their shoulder pads and starting to play some real football. That’s right—training camp starts today in Glendale.Training camp is the time to stop talking and start proving it on the field. That goes for everyone—established veterans, free agent acquisitions, up-and-coming young players, and (obviously) rookies. While there will be a lot of eyes on Josh Rosen, Christian Kirk, and the rest of the rookie class, I want to focus on veterans who have a lot more to lose than high draft picks who figure to be back next year no matter what (or late picks with low expectations). These are guys who are competing for a starting job, looking for their second contract, or even fighting for a roster spot.Here are the Cardinals veterans I have identified with the most to prove in training camp:QB Sam BradfordThe Cardinals’ biggest free agent signing in the offseason Best Haason Reddick Jersey , Bradford should be the most-watched player this preseason. Has he fully recovered from his knee injuries? Can he establish a rapport with Fitz, DJ, and the rest of our playmakers? Can he hold off the hyped rookie breathing down his neck? There are those who want to give the starting QB job to Rosen, but remember that the last time Bradford played a full NFL game, he put up Kurt Warner-esque numbers. Can he recapture that magic with the Redbirds? The season may depend on it.RBs D.J. Foster and Elijhaa PennyBoth of these guys saw time at RB last year in the wake of DJ’s injury, and both have contributed on special teams. But Foster and Penny now find themselves on the roster bubble, with DJ, rookie Chase Edmonds, and redshirt second-year player T.J. Logan firmly ahead of them on the RB depth chart. With a crowded backfield, it is likely one (or both) misses the cut this year. Can Penny carve out a new role with his versatility? Can former Sun Devil Foster make enough of an impact on special teams to stick around in the desert? This RB battle might not be decided until the final week of the preseason.WR Chad WilliamsMany were surprised when GM Steve Keim used a 3rd-round draft pick on a relatively unknown WR from Grambling State last year. But he looked the part and put up good numbers in college (albeit against FCS competition), so maybe we had a steal on our hands? Not so much—to say that Williams underwhelmed in his rookie season would be an understatement (3 whole catches). But that’s in the past, along with last season’s coaching staff. With the WR depth chart as open as it’s ever been behind Fitz, can Williams carve out a role for himself? The names he’s competing with aren’t exactly imposing—Kirk Adult Haason Reddick Jersey , Brice Butler, J.J. Nelson, Greg Little. If he can’t beat out any of those names, is he even worth a roster spot at this point?TE Ricky Seals-JonesSeals-Jones has been in the news recently for both good and bad reasons. Obviously, his recent legal troubles have cast a shadow over his offseason, but he also flashed potential as a weapon at TE late last season, snagging 12 balls for 201 yards and 3 TDs from Weeks 11–15. Tight end wasn’t emphasized in the Bruce Arians era, but new OC Mike McCoy has been known to feature the position at previous stops. Yes, Jermaine Gresham is still on the roster (and still has that big contract), but if Seals-Jones produces, he’ll play. His legal situation and rapport with our new QBs will be worth monitoring as the weeks go on. Having a consistent playmaker at TE would be a huge boon given our unproven WR depth.CB Brandon WilliamsIt’s not a good year for Cardinals named Williams, is it? (TE Bryce is also on the roster bubble.) At least Brandon’s roster spot seems to be safer than Chad’s, and for the third time in three seasons Pat Tillman Jersey 2019 , he’s firmly in the mix to start at corner opposite Patrick Peterson. The results have been mixed thus far, to put it mildly. He won the position battle his rookie year and started Week 1鈥?and was promptly roasted by future divisional foe Jimmy Garoppolo. He fell way down the depth chart last season and barely contributed. Now, he’s another guy with a clean slate, and some feel he can finally break out. I have my doubts, but, like Chad, the other names on the depth chart are very beatable (new additions Jamar Taylor, Ben茅 Benwikere, and injured rookie Chris Campbell). This is likely Williams’s last chance to impress. Will he make the most of it?Final ThoughtsOf course, these players aren’t the only ones with work to do in training camp. A few quick-hit questions:Will Evan Boehm and Will Holden be able to hold onto their roster spots on the O-line?Can Robert Nkemdiche put it all together and stay out of another coach’s doghouse?Can Benson Mayowa make an impact off the edge while Markus Golden recovers from injury?Can Scooby Wright find a way to contribute on defense, rather than just special teams?Does Phil Dawson have a reason to look over his shoulder in UDFA Matt McCrane?There are tons of other players with something to prove in training camp. Which ones did we miss? What are your thoughts on the players listed above? Give us a shout in the comments and we can debate until the first preseason game—August 11 against the Chargers. Real football is almost here!