Cards sign C/G Tony Bergstrom

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Josh Weinfuss‏Verified account@joshweinfuss
The Cardinals signed 30-year-old C/G Tony Bergstrom to a one-year contract on Wednesday. Terms of the deal were... http://www.espn.com/espn/now?nowId=21-0651534805527174671-4…

 

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The Arizona Cardinals added to their offensive line on Wednesday, signing veteran Tony Bergstrom to a one-year contract.

Bergstram, who has played center and guard, is a five-year NFL veteran who most recently played with the Houston Texans.

The 6-foot-5, 315-pound lineman was originally a third-round pick of the Oakland Raiders’ in 2012 out of Utah. He played in 25 games with the Raiders from 2012 to 2015 before signing with the Texans as a free agent last season. Houston released him on April 13.

Since he was released he will not count against the Cards comp picks for 2018.

 

[Bodha]

Its funny that I feel like we have too many lineman. Never thought that would ever be a complaint.


But I just feel like we have really good young talent, and adding vets takes away reps from them.

 

[Ronin]

Adding depth to the line. I am down with this signing.

 

[Reddog]

Finally a big center. Can he play?

 

[BullheadCardFan]

The Cards were looking for a backup center behind A.Q Shipley, after drafting guard Dorian Johnson in the fourth round and tackle Will Holden in the fifth.

Doesn't say much about Boehm. I thought he was going to be in the running for starting C this year.

 

[LoyaltyisaCurse]

If we have a really young line we need vet presence.

 

[Harry]

Finally a big center. Can he play?

Not very well. He got to see lots of action last year after Martin's injury. He reinforced the knock on him that he's too passive and lacks ideal strength. I have to agree with Bullhead, this may be a comment that Boehm looks better at guard than center. The Cards had thought Boehm might assert himself and be the starting Center by now. This is a real concern.

 

[Reign Blood]

He's a replacement; not an answer.

 

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Good to have depth in the OL. Who knows if he will even make the final roster.

 

[Jetstream Green]

Add him, maybe Gabbert at QB, and I look to the Cards adding a veteran CB after June 1st cuts... you cover all the bases and I think they are doing the right thing

 

[GuernseyCard]

Add him, maybe Gabbert at QB, and I look to the Cards adding a veteran CB after June 1st cuts... you cover all the bases and I think they are doing the right thing

June 1st cuts are a thing from a distant past.

 

[NMCard]

Need camp bodies. May the best 8-9 O-linemen win.

 

[vince56]

Its funny that I feel like we have too many lineman. Never thought that would ever be a complaint.


But I just feel like we have really good young talent, and adding vets takes away reps from them.

We go to camp with 90 players, and Iupati and Veldheer aren't getting any younger. We may need to part ways with one or both of them in the near future, and adding good young players makes it a lot more plug-and-play so we don't miss a beat and have to rebuild.

 

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[Stout]

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Starlord, man. C'mon.

Add him, maybe Gabbert at QB, and I look to the Cards adding a veteran CB after June 1st cuts... you cover all the bases and I think they are doing the right thing

Gabbert? Seriously?

 

[GuernseyCard]

We go to camp with 90 players, and Iupati and Veldheer aren't getting any younger. We may need to part ways with one or both of them in the near future, and adding good young players makes it a lot more plug-and-play so we don't miss a beat and have to rebuild.

They both go into the season at age 30. Short of injury, they still have prime years ahead of them.

The cost is another matter.