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Cardinals NFL draft preview: Ohio State WR Chris Olave

Ohio State’s Chris Olave is a projected first round prospect in this year’s NFL Draft. With a need at the position, should the Cardinals select him with the 23rd pick?

The Arizona Cardinals have yet to make any additions to their wide receiver room following the departure of Christian Kirk and, thus far, not re-signing A.J. Green.

With the team, to this point, not opting to pursue any of the premier wideouts in free agency, it’s safe to assume they likely have their sights set on this month’s upcoming NFL draft.

One of the premier receivers in this draft is Ohio State’s Chris Olave, the university’s career leader in touchdowns scored with 35. In his four-year career, he compiled 175 receptions and 2,702 yards. 936 of those yards came in just eleven games last season.

The Cardinals have been searching for speed to threaten opposing defenses both in the deep passing game, but also to create more open space in the middle of the field. One of the fastest players at this year’s NFL Combine with a 4.39 40-yard dash, Olave couples elite speed and athleticism. Coupled with the speed of Rondale Moore and the contested-catch ability of DeAndre Hopkins and Zach Ertz, the Cardinals’ offense would be lethal.

Olave is a projected top-20 pick in this year’s draft. Unfortunately for the Cards, there are a few receiver-needy teams right in front of them in the draft order. Most notably, the Green Bay Packers received pick 22 from the Las Vegas Raiders after they shipped All-Pro wideout Davante Adams away. That leaves a receiver-depleted team one spot ahead of the Cards. Given the lack of draft capital in 2022, it would be difficult (but not impossible) for the Cardinals to move up at all.

Listed at 6-1, Olave has the size the Cardinals are looking for at the Z receiver position. Steve Keim and the scouting department sought that type of height when they brought in A.J. Green (6-4) to play that role last year.

Drafting a receiver in the first round this year gives the team up to five years of cheap production, which could prove invaluable with the incoming lucrative extension for star quarterback Kyler Murray. Coupled with the $30 million cap hit for DeAndre Hopkins next season, the Cards need to manage their funds efficiently, particularly at that position.

Draft Wire’s Luke Easterling had the Cardinals selecting Olave with the 23rd overall pick in his mock draft. He is one of the names commonly linked to the Cards, particularly in the local media.

Arizona Sports 98.7’s John Gambadoro reported earlier in the month that the Cards could be a top target for the Cards, despite their continued interest in bringing back A.J. Green for another season.

Would you like to see the Cardinals select the former Ohio State star in this year’s upcoming draft?

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Potential Brandin Cooks trade gives Cardinals explosive offense entering NFL draft

Houston’s Brandin Cooks is rumored to be on the move. The Cardinals would be wise to once again call up the Texans for wide receiver help.

The Arizona Cardinals have had a quiet offseason so far, opting to let many of their premier free agents walk. As discussed on the site earlier, the team appears to believe in running it back with their 2021 roster, prior to the injuries to DeAndre Hopkins, J.J. Watt and Robert Alford.

While the Cardinals have opted to bring back the likes of Zach Ertz and James Conner, the team has a huge void at the wide receiver and edge rusher positions. A potential and realistic fit might be, once again, calling up the Houston Texans for a wide receiver trade.

This time, the Cardinals could be calling about Brandin Cooks. There have been rumblings about a Cooks trade ever since the team’s roster overhaul following the 2020 season. While the wideout, who has been traded three times already in his young career, has expressed his desire to not be moved once more, rumors of his departure from H-Town persist.

ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler, among others, has reported the Texans have received multiple calls on the star wideout. As of today, it remains unclear who those teams may be.

Cooks is one of the most underappreciated players in the league. Since being drafted in 2014, he has six 1,000-yard seasons, numbers that compare to some of the NFL’s top wideouts. DeAndre Hopkins, drafted in 2013, also has six 1,000 yard campaigns.

Drafted by the Saints, Cooks has moved around to the Patriots, Rams and now the Texans. He has posted a 1,000-yard season with each of those teams. This includes last season, playing with a quarterback carousel and generally bad situation with Houston.

At only 28 years old, Cooks would immediately become the Cardinals’ best No. 2 option, with his ceiling skyrocketing playing across from DeAndre Hopkins. He could also solidify himself in a long-term role with the team, one they’ve long sought during Steve Keim’s tenure.

Entering the final year of his contract, Cooks is due $12.5 million this season, which is a bargain for his production. Especially given the massive contracts handed out to wideouts this season, that number is more than realistic for the Cardinals.

This Cardinals front office has always been in the business of extending players they acquire via trade, so that cap number could feasibly be lowered for 2022 with a potential extension. A three-year extension, for example, would pair the Cardinals with an elite receiver duo with Hopkins through 2025. That is an incredibly ideal scenario for the continued development of the team’s star quarterback, Kyler Murray.

As for draft compensation, the Texans likely wouldn’t be able to fetch a ton for Cooks, despite his elite ability. The team is obviously rebuilding and he is entering the final year of his contract. Perhaps the Cards’ 3rd round pick (pick 87) could entice the Texans enough to send him to the desert. After that, however, it gets complicated with the Cards’ next selection being in the sixth round.

Steve Keim has always stated his desire to fill all positions of need prior to the draft, thereby being able to select the best player available in the first round of the NFL Draft. With a glaring need at wide receiver, would Brandin Cooks to Arizona make sense?

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WR Jameson Williams could be a dynamic addition for the Cardinals

Alabama WR Jameson Williams is a projected first round pick and could give the Cardinals an electric wide receiver duo for the foreseeable future.

In the past two seasons, the Arizona Cardinals have been the subject of scrutiny due to their consecutive post-November collapses. 2020’s team was on pace to make the postseason and fell flat on their face. Last year’s, albeit partially due to the injuries to DeAndre Hopkins and J.J. Watt, embarrassed themselves in the first round of the playoffs.

In both instances, it appeared the offense took a further step back than the defense. Kliff Kingsbury’s offense started off electric in both instances, but failed to keep that momentum into the winter.

The Cardinals have a glaring need at their Z receiver position, the one played by A.J. Green last season. While Green has a good chance of returning, the Cards need to find a young, electric playmaker to pair with Hopkins and Rondale Moore for the foreseeable future.

Alabama’s Jameson Williams was an explosive weapon for the Crimson Tide throughout his college career. In 15 games last season, Williams totaled 79 receptions for 1,572 yards and 15 touchdowns. He previously played for Ohio State, but struggled to find playing time behind Chris Olave and Garrett Wilson, both of whom will be selected in the first round later this month.

Williams suffered a torn ACL in January’s National Championship game, which puts his availability for the regular season in doubt. He recently spoke with NFL Network, giving a cautious, yet optimistic outlook on his near playing future.

“Oh yeah, for sure that’s what I’m shooting for,” he said at Alabama’s Pro Day. “But what overrules that is just me making sure I’m 100% before doing anything.”

Some have voiced concerns over Williams being unable to beat Chris Olave and Garrett Wilson out during his time at Ohio State. Many view the latter two receivers as better prospects than Williams. It’s a fair argument, but Jameson sounds like a player who thrived and developed under Nick Saban, and the challenge of practicing against the Crimson Tide defense every day.

Per Pro Football Focus, Williams leads the SEC in 20+ touchdowns since 2020 with 12. He did not play in the SEC until 2021.

TouchdownWire’s Doug Farrar gives an excellent breakdown of Williams’ game and compares him to the newest Miami Dolphin, Tyreek Hill. That sort of consistent speed threat would do wonders, particularly opposite DeAndre Hopkins.

For the Cardinals, Williams would be too good a prospect to pass up. Should A.J. Green return, the Cards could rely on him as the week one starter while Williams likely continues his rehab. When he was ready to go, he could battle for his starting spot.

There are injury concerns, but the Cardinals should rush to the podium to stop Williams’ draft fall if he makes it to pick 23. Most of the premier teams in the league today have two elite receiving options. Williams would give the Cardinals their second for the next five years.

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Vikings DE Danielle Hunter could be intriguing trade option for Cardinals

Minnesota DE Danielle Hunter is rumored to be on the move in the coming days. The Cardinals should absolutely be interested.

On the first official day of the new league year, the Arizona Cardinals had to say goodbye to their all-time leader in sacks, Chandler Jones. The four-time Pro Bowler signed a three-year deal with the Las Vegas Raiders, averaging about $17 million per season. The Cardinals were never going to pay that salary.

With the loss of Jones, the Cardinals have a massive hole on defense. While he wasn’t putting up the numbers he typically did, opposing offenses still had to gameplan around him. As the roster stands now, Vance Joseph’s defense is severely lacking in pass rush. How can the Cardinals solve that issue?

Danielle Hunter, currently of the Minnesota Vikings, is the subject of trade talks as he carries a $26 million cap hit this season. He has an $18 million roster bonus coming due this coming Sunday, so there’s certainly a deadline for the Vikings to either move him or restructure his contract.

It’s been a frustrating couple of seasons for Hunter. He has played in just seven games since 2019, missing the entire 2020 season and the second half of last season. Perhaps that’s why he’s potentially on the move, but his talent still warrants a phone call from the Cardinals. Prior to the past two seasons, Hunter has been reliable, playing at least 14 games in each year since 2015. Despite the concerns, Hunter is still just 27 years old and could be a long term answer at the position, similar to the acquisition of Chandler Jones back in 2016.

When he’s healthy, Hunter’s ability is without question. In 2018 and 2019, he registered 14.5 sacks and was selected to the Pro Bowl. In the seven games he played last season, he registered six sacks.

General manager Steve Keim has not shied away from making blockbuster trades at positions of need, particularly for players around the age range of Hunter. DeAndre Hopkins and Chandler Jones were both in their late 20s when they were traded to Arizona. Given the vast need at the position, could we see Keim pull the trigger again?

It certainly doesn’t help the Cardinals’ case that they play in the NFC. The Vikings would certainly prefer to send Hunter out of the conference, as both Minnesota and Arizona have the potential to face one another in the postseason and will face each other in 2022 in the regular season. Keim and company may have to be the highest bidder.

It’s been quiet for the Cardinals so far this offseason, despite their pressing needs at edge rusher and wide receiver. Adding Hunter to pair with J.J. Watt and Markus Golden would give the Cardinals their best pass rush in years.

Projected Trade:

  • The Cardinals receive: DE Danielle Hunter
  • The Vikings receive: 2022 second-round pick
  • The Cardinals restructure Hunter’s contract to reduce what would be a $19.4 million cap hit in 2022.

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Remaining free agent CB fits and potential targets for the Cardinals

With the Cardinals in need of help at the cornerback position, who could be of help to them as the second wave of free agency begins?

The first day of NFL free agency concluded with the Cardinals opting to spend that time retaining their own free agents. Tight end Zach Ertz, running back James Conner, quarterback Colt McCoy and linebacker Dennis Gardeck will all remain in Arizona on multi-year contracts.

Still, the Cardinals have many needs to fill from outside the organization. With many top-tier free agents off the board, who can they target to fill arguably their largest positional need at cornerback?

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Should the Cardinals re-sign LB Chandler Jones?

Will the Cardinals let their all-time leader in sacks leave in free agency?

The franchise tag deadline has passed and the Arizona Cardinals opted not to use theirs on their all-time leader in sacks, Chandler Jones.

Jones, 32, is currently set to hit the open market after he and the organization failed to reach an agreement on a contract extension last offseason, where he reportedly requested a trade out of Arizona.

The Cardinals opted to let fellow edge rusher Haason Reddick walk in free agency after a 12.5-sack season, and the assumption was that money was to be spent on Jones, who was returning from a season-ending biceps injury. The argument against Reddick was that he had only played one season at outside linebacker, but that argument was invalidated after he posted 11 sacks with the Panthers this season. It remains in question what the front office’s plans for the position are if they let both Reddick and Jones walk.

The situation surrounding Jones is, to this point, similar to the departures of former defensive standouts Patrick Peterson and Calais Campbell, where the players heard little to nothing from Steve Keim and eventually moved on elsewhere.

Team owner Michael Bidwill recently stated he would like Chandler Jones back, but the ‘devil is in the details.’

Given that Jones will be allowed to speak to other teams on March 14th, his return to the Cardinals, given past events, does not seem likely.

After posting five sacks in the season opener against the Titans, Jones only had 5.5 more the rest of the season. There were some games where he did not look like the Chandler Jones we had grown accustomed to. He received a ton of criticism, which unfortunately came from Cardinals fans as much as others.

Despite the down year for Jones, the Cardinals would be wise to re-sign the Pro Bowler. The current free agent edge rusher class was significantly depleted when the Titans re-signed Harold Landry to a multi-year extension on Tuesday. That leaves Jones and Haason Reddick as the top options of the class, the latter of which likely has no desire to return to the team that ghosted him just a year ago.

Towards the end of the season, the Cardinals relied heavily on three-man rush schemes due to shortcomings in the secondary. That made it very difficult on Jones, especially coming off a bout with COVID-19. When the Cardinals’ cornerback room was playing at a competent level in the first half of the season, Jones was much more effective.

Spotrac currently has Jones’ market value at approximately $15 million per year. Given that the Cardinals signed J.J. Watt for an annual average of $14 million per year, it’s safe to assume that would be the floor for Jones.

Jones is a locker room leader and one of the franchise’s icons. The acquisition of the former Patriot in 2016 is one of Steve Keim’s best moves as a general manager. It would be foolish to let one of the league’s top free agents walk, when a gaping hole at the position would open up in a pivotal year for the team.

All it takes is one team to outbid the Cardinals, but they should be doing everything they can to re-sign the future member of their Ring of Honor.

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Why the Cardinals are an ideal landing spot for WR Amari Cooper

The Dallas Cowboys are expected to release or trade Pro Bowl wideout Amari Cooper. Does this make sense for the Cardinals?

ESPN’s Adam Schefter broke some surprising news out of the NFL combine Friday morning: Star wideout Amari Cooper of the Dallas Cowboy is likely to be released.

Cooper has been one of the league’s premier receivers for some time but saw a down year in what otherwise was a prolific Cowboys offense. It appears as if Jerry Jones and company are not willing to pay the $20 million cap hit of Cooper’s contract, in favor of bringing back Michael Gallup on a multi-year extension.

Schefter reported the Cowboys will attempt to trade Cooper, but that it appears unlikely due to a team having to take on his massive contract signed in the 2020 offseason. He’ll undoubtedly have multiple suitors and a competitive market.

The Arizona Cardinals have a pressing need at outside receiver. Amari Cooper would be a home-run signing for the recently extended general manager Steve Keim. It’s a position the Cardinals have struggled to find stability dating back to Larry Fitzgerald’s prime. At 27 years old, a pairing of Cooper and DeAndre Hopkins would give the Cardinals an explosive offense capable of taking the team to new heights.

Cooper’s market value is projected around $17 million annually. It’s a tough ask with all the needs the Cardinals need to fill in one offseason. Still, with a backloaded contract similar to the deal J.J. Watt signed last year, it could work.

It’s also possible DeAndre Hopkins would re-work his own deal to accommodate Cooper. Last offseason, he alluded to a potential contract re-structure during his efforts to recruit former Falcons All-Pro Julio Jones.

Hopkins was pivotal in Arizona’s acquisition of both Watt and fellow wideout A.J. Green. He could once again prove invaluable in Arizona’s recruiting efforts this year.

Cooper has four 1,000-yard seasons and has primarily operated as the Raiders and Cowboys’ No. 1 receiver. While he did play alongside the emerging CeeDee Lamb last year, he has never played with another wideout like Hopkins in the NFL.

A.J. Green, despite his ups and downs, was able to put up more than 800 yards receiving in this offense. Amari Cooper’s production would explode, and the Cards would have one of the NFL’s premier wide receiver duos.

A viable contract for Cooper could be a three-year, $45 million deal with one voided year on the back end. He gets $16 million to sign and $4 million in salary in 2022, giving him the $20 million in cash he would have received had the Cowboys kept him. His cap hit would be $8 million in 2022.

The NFC West is the best division in football partially due to the wide receiver talent. The Rams have Cooper Kupp and Odell Beckham. The 49ers have Deebo Samuel and George Kittle while the Seahawks boast D.K. Metcalf and Tyler Lockett. As of today, the Cardinals just don’t have that consistent second playmaker. They’ll need one to take the NFC West title that slipped through their fingers last January.

The Rams are all in. Are the Cardinals?

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Should the Cardinals re-sign WR Christian Kirk?

Fourth-year wideout Christian Kirk is set to hit free agency. Should the Cardinals re-sign him?

The Arizona Cardinals’ starting offense could see some major changes in the coming weeks. With six of their key offensive skill players set to become free agents, one of the most prominent on that list is WR Christian Kirk, who has been with the team since being drafted in 2018. Kirk is set to hit free agency on March 14th after having his best season as a pro.

Following the departure of Larry Fitzgerald, Kirk was able to move into a full-time role in the slot, his natural position. He posted 77 receptions for 982 yards, both career highs. His big-play ability will be coveted by many others NFL teams as we grow closer to free agency. At just 25 years old, there is plenty of time for the Texas A&M product to grow even more as a pro.

According to ESPN’s Josh Weinfuss, Kirk is expected to have a hot market in free agency. While it’s fair to assume the Cardinals would like to have him back, will they be able to match the offers of other teams?

The Cardinals have a ton of needs to fill in the upcoming months. They’ll be looking to improve the cornerback, right guard, outside wide receiver and interior defensive line positions, among others. Spotrac has Kirk’s estimated market value to be nearly $12 million per year.

If Kirk walks, it likely is not because of his own ability, but rather his presumed heavy contract coupled with the Cardinals’ other needs. Additionally, the Cardinals spent a second round pick on Rondale Moore last season, who flashed star potential early in the season. Moore is likely viewed by the team as a slot receiver, which puts Kirk’s time in the Valley in question.

Kirk has developed a close bond with many of his teammates in Arizona. Tight end Maxx Williams came to Kirk’s defense in a similar Twitter post asking if Kirk should stay with the Cardinals.

General manager Steve Keim echoed similar comments on Kirk at the NFL combine earlier this week.

“Christian has had a really nice career,” he said. “He’s the guy to come into the building and do everything right.”

Kirk knows Kingsbury’s system, and given his recent extension, that is extremely valuable to the Cardinals. If they can afford it, Steve Keim and the Cards should absolutely bring back Christian Kirk. However, it isn’t looking like they will be able to.

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Should the Cardinals re-sign TE Zach Ertz?

Tight end Zach Ertz is set to become a free agent. He’s one the Cardinals cannot afford to lose.

The Cardinals were riding an undefeated high when they opted to double down in a trade that sent Pro Bowl tight end Zach Ertz to Phoenix. The team had lost the emerging Maxx Williams to a torn ACL in Week 5 and had a large void at the position.

While the loss of Williams was still felt in both the locker room and rushing attack, the arrival of Ertz took the passing game to new heights. Unfortunately for the Cardinals, the core of quarterback Kyler Murray, receiver DeAndre Hopkins, and Ertz were hardly together on the field all at once.

In only eleven games played with the team, Ertz tied the franchise record for receptions by a tight end, cementing his name with the great Jackie Smith back in 1967. He also had 574 yards receiving and three touchdowns.

Ertz quickly became close with Kyler Murray and didn’t take long to thrive in the offense. He was instrumental when Colt McCoy had to step in without DeAndre Hopkins at his disposal. Quite frankly, the Cardinals have never had a tight end as good as Ertz since moving to Arizona.

The Cardinals sent a fifth-round pick and rookie cornerback Tay Gowan in exchange for Ertz, who was on an expiring contract and will be an unrestricted free agent in about two weeks’ time. With that in mind, should the Cardinals extend Ertz, even with many other pressing needs at hand?

The short, and only answer, is yes.

The tight end position has been neglected by the organization for a very long time. When Hopkins went down, Ertz was the only skill player to maintain his high level of play. Others faded while Ertz remained consistent.

Spotrac has Ertz’s estimated annual salary at $7.6 million. A few similar contracts are that of Kyle Rudolph (two years, $12 million) and Rob Gronkowski (one year, $8 million). His contract would be very affordable for the Cardinals and his impact goes far beyond the statistics he puts up on the field. He is a safety net for Kyler Murray when plays break down. There is no reason for the Cardinals to let him walk.

It’s worth noting that following the midseason trade for Markus Golden in 2020, Steve Keim opted to re-sign him just prior to the start of free agency. The Cardinals also placed the transition tag on 2019 midseason acquisition Kenyan Drake. Historically, Keim and company have been in the business of extending players they acquire in trades.

Ertz himself has been very adamant that he would like to remain in Arizona.  Cameron Cox of 12 News recently caught up with him, and the answer remained the same.

“I think I’ve made it very clear that I would like to be back in Arizona,” he said. “But at the end of the day, there’s a lot of things that are out of my control.”

Especially with incoming re-shuffle of the Cardinals’ skill position players, some stability would be very welcome for the 2022 season.

Re-sign Zach Ertz.

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Cardinals free agency countdown: WR Allen Robinson

The Cardinals are in need of help at wide receiver with the expected departure of A.J. Green and Christian Kirk. Could former Bears standout Allen Robinson fill the void?

Beginning on March 14th, NFL teams are permitted to speak to unrestricted free agents, with free agency officially beginning on the 16th. The Arizona Cardinals, coming off a disappointing playoff loss, have some work to do on the open market as well as internally.

General manager Steve Keim took a swing on former Cincinnati Bengals superstar A.J. Green in 2021. While Green flashed at times, particularly when utilized as the No. 2 receiver, it appears as if both parties will be moving on.

That, once again, leaves a hole at outside receiver for the Cardinals. It’s a position they’ve struggled to fill for years, so the team would be wise to search for a younger option that can provide stability for at least a couple of seasons.

Enter former Bears wide receiver Allen Robinson. The 28-year-old Pro Bowler had a rough season in 2021 under the crumbling Matt Nagy/Ryan Pace regime that also featured a developing rookie quarterback in Justin Fields. It’s a story that has seemingly plagued Robinson his entire career — not being able to reach his potential due to poor quarterback play questionable playcalling.

In Arizona, Robinson’s production would have the highest potential of any in his NFL career from a supporting cast standpoint. He would go from a quarterback carousel to Pro-Bowl stability in Kyler Murray, whom the Cardinals would be wise to surround with talent amidst their drama.

Robinson would face a ton of single coverage due to the threat of DeAndre Hopkins. He would likely bolster his receptions and play-making opportunities in Kliff Kingsbury’s quick passing game. Robinson’s ceiling is much higher than that of 33-year-old A.J. Green, who struggled at times last season.

Robinson has posted three 1,000-yard seasons since entering the league in 2014, with two of his years being hampered by injury. Aside from his rookie season, he has primarily operated as the No. 1 receiver.

Playing alongside former Bears quarterback Mitchell Trubisky in two seasons, Robinson compiled 2,397 yards receiving and 13 touchdowns.

In 2021, however, the former Pro-Bowler only managed 410 receiving yards. He missed five games due to injury and was hampered in the contests he did suit up for. There was obvious discontent with the offensive gameplan coupled with the instability at quarterback, which he detailed in an interview with ESPN.

“Coming off back-to-back 1,000-yard seasons, as I’m going through the season seeing some of these game plans…how I’m not really being involved and doing some of the things I’ve done in the past. For me, personally, it was very frustrating,” he said.

Could a team like the Cardinals be able to land the Pro-Bowler for below market value? His previous seasons give him credibility in contract negotiations, but his market remains unclear following the struggles surrounding him in 2021. Spotrac has his projected market value at $16 million per year, which seems unlikely at this point.

Would you like to see the Cardinals add Allen Robinson to pair with Kyler Murray and DeAndre Hopkins?

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