It’s easy to get discouraged and think this is a lost year. However, that would not be a valid conclusion. Of course, most everyone is pleased with the coach’s, though I warn you there will be some rough times ahead. There will be more losses than wins. Nonetheless some other valuable things have been accomplished. Importantly some useful, if not Pro Bowl level, players have been acquired.
On offense Michael Wilson has exceeded my expectations and marked himself as more than just a possession receiver. The coaching staff needs to keep him more involved. Tune showed real promise that he might at least be a competent backup QB. It’s early but I liked the way Demercado ran with determination against the Bengals. It sounds like the Cards intend to turn to Ingram. I’d rather they gave the carries to Demercado. He may offer a higher ceiling. Johnson looks like a solid tackle. I’ve even come around to thinking Froholdt will at least be a useful backup. His ability to pull may eventually make him more valuable at guard.
On defense, though not a find, someone better get Gardeck signed to an extension. Another interesting player is Woods. He struggles in some cover situations, but does a great job of filling gaps. He’s at least a good backup. Wallace is another solid acquisition. The Cards really needed a third safety and Wallace seems to have found a home. I also think Clark is an excellent draftee. Not only does he possess the needed speed and agility, but he has the determination and self confidence. I believe he has a solid future in a position that’s hard to fill. I know Stills had a good game but I need to see more.
Overall this is a nice set of players to build around. They already had some solid performers on the team. This group gives them an affordable core to hopefully grow into a winner. They provide a reason to believe Ossenfort can get the job done.
On offense Michael Wilson has exceeded my expectations and marked himself as more than just a possession receiver. The coaching staff needs to keep him more involved. Tune showed real promise that he might at least be a competent backup QB. It’s early but I liked the way Demercado ran with determination against the Bengals. It sounds like the Cards intend to turn to Ingram. I’d rather they gave the carries to Demercado. He may offer a higher ceiling. Johnson looks like a solid tackle. I’ve even come around to thinking Froholdt will at least be a useful backup. His ability to pull may eventually make him more valuable at guard.
On defense, though not a find, someone better get Gardeck signed to an extension. Another interesting player is Woods. He struggles in some cover situations, but does a great job of filling gaps. He’s at least a good backup. Wallace is another solid acquisition. The Cards really needed a third safety and Wallace seems to have found a home. I also think Clark is an excellent draftee. Not only does he possess the needed speed and agility, but he has the determination and self confidence. I believe he has a solid future in a position that’s hard to fill. I know Stills had a good game but I need to see more.
Overall this is a nice set of players to build around. They already had some solid performers on the team. This group gives them an affordable core to hopefully grow into a winner. They provide a reason to believe Ossenfort can get the job done.
