With no on-field work this offseason so far, Arizona Cardinals players and the rest of the players in the NFL have only had virtual meetings. No one has been able to rep what they have learned on the field.
Cardinals defensive tackle Corey Peters, appearing on the RapSheet + Friend podcast, said it hasn’t been a big deal for him, considering his time in the league and entering his second season in the same defensive system.
He has the reputation for being one of the most professional players in the league as well.
He admits, though, it would be tough to try and make it in the league as a rookie. “I would hate to be a rookie,” he said, noting the complexity of NFL defenses compared to most college systems.
He also shared a truth that is applicable every season but even more so this year without practice time.
This year will give some young players what former Cardinals head coach Bruce Arians would say the chance for exposure or to get exposed.
“This is a situation where you can’t look for an excuse,” Peters said. “You’ve got to look for solutions and put your best foot forward.
“It’s going to be unfortunate but some guys are going to fall by the wayside because they’re going to squander this opportunity for this virtual learning period. But I think it’ also going to provide an excellent opportunity for the guys that really take it seriously, get in that play ook and come in prepared to go.”
When training camp comes around, we will see who those players are.
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