Once again my annual “Best Available Player” disclaimer. Most teams simply can’t go that way because a limited cap forces them to address their needs.
When a multiple position need is specified, like DB, it signifies the team needs help at multiple positions under that designation, in this case CB and S. The primary […]

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Setting up a draft board is one of the hardest tasks in the NFL. Do you weight it toward your needs? Do you take the top guy on it if a need guys is rated almost as highly? This isn’t a whole board, but it gives some idea of whom I would consider […]

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Well, for all you would be draft gurus, here’s a few thoughts on the upcoming event that should hold true for at least a few more years.
Drafting by Position
Simply put, it’s easier to target some positions than others. The supposed skill positions are the toughest historically to judge. Some of these considerations […]

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Despite this being a thin red line, I fully believe this unit may be among the top performing groups well before next season draws to a close.
Safeties
Overview
Holt was a bust, plain and simple. Add injuries to Adrian Wilson and Wilson Aaron Francisco and it’s no surprise this unit did not have much […]

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Again a simple reminder; games are won at line level. The Cards have more impact players on the defensive side of the ball. That said, the addition of a few key players to free up the existing players could make a good defensive team great.
Defensive Linemen
Overview
A successful defensive line pressures the passer […]

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Look for the Cards to show a great deal more of their 3-4 defense, as they figure to add a few more pieces this off-season who fit that mold.
Linebackers
Overview
The Cards tried to play a 3-4 last year, but simply lacked enough personnel who were well suited to that system. This hurt […]

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This may be the toughest position to play in the NFL. Injuries are frequent so depth is critical. Self-confidence is easily lost and hard to recover. No position is harder to draft or successfully fill.
Cornerbacks
Overview
No group took a bigger beating than these guys. The fact that Antrel Rolle […]

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It’s nice to be starting from a position of strength and no team in the league has a better set of two primary receivers than Boldin and Fitzgerald. That said, the addition of a speedy receiver who can spread the field will only enhance the effectiveness of these two stars.
Wide Receivers
Overview […]

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I am a believer that strength in the NFL begins with the lines. It is simply much easier to win with good lines. They are almost always the core of any winning team.
Offensive Linemen
Overview
With better lines last season the Cards would have been in the playoffs. You can run to […]

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Well, I had anticipated this a being an area of major need, but I have become convinced that will not be the case.
Tight Ends
Overview
Whisenhunt was a tight end himself. He likes the short passing game and he likes to use his tight ends in the red zone. Strength at this position has eluded […]

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