I think Keim is having a bounce back on some levels:
1. Murray was a ballsy pick. Hell half of you wanted to stick with Rosen! I think Murray may one day end up being the player everyone thinks of when they think of the Cardinals.
2. Hiring Kingsbury took balls. I think he's going to be a good one. He has some faults, but he crafts a good game plan and is a good play caller.
3. Baker was a signature move. He is the best defender on the Cardinals and that's not a bad thing. He makes plays all over the field.
4. Murphy looks to be a good CB. He's best in the slot, but many teams beat you from the slot.
5. DJ Humphries is becoming a really good LT this year, and he's still young and on a great contract. Mason Cole is solid and there is a lot of depth on the OL. Having Jones waiting in the wings to take a spot is huge. Justin Murray looks like he can take one of the guard spots on a team friendly deal.
6. Having a crew of solid to good young skill players on cheap contracts is great. Kirk, Edmonds, Arnold, Isabella are all cheap and decent and have room to improve with Murray.
7. Stealing Hopkins. It could be a franchise altering move. He is the centerpiece of the passing attack right now, and his connection with Murray could still get better.
8. Depth. This is a much deeper team. It's taken a few years, but we're seeing some of the past moves payoff. So far losing an All Pro pass rusher hasn't hurt because solid scouting to fin players like Gardeck paid off. Even Reddick is starting to pay off.
As much as his detractors want to point out his failings over the past 3-4 years, this year's team has Keims fingerprints all over it. People forget the 5 WINNING SEASONS. IF this is a winning year again, then that would make 6 out of 10.
