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I’ve been indicating that I believe the Cards will feature an offensive defense. Simply put I’m expecting a significant increase in turnovers, especially interceptions. I base this not just on the addition of Johnson, but I’m anticipating a dramatic increase in passer pressure. It may take a game or two to get the pass rush coordinated, but I’m expecting it to be a thing of beauty.

Pressured QBs hate to give up. The less talented ones will throw recklessly. This offers interception opportunities which I believe the Cards will capitalize on. Williams had 2 picks last year. With more opportunities it’s logical to expect that number or more. I think Melton secures one of the starting slots. His last 3 years in college resulted in 8 takeaways. If he starts, he’s likely is good for a couple of picks.

I believe Johnson starts from game one. He’ll get beat occasionally, however if he starts, he gets 4 picks. Patrick Peterson had only 2 picks in year one, but he had 7 in year two. He did not get an assist from a pass rush as good as I expect the Cards to have. Johnson is one of the most aggressive CBs I’ve seen. Even as a rookie I think he’ll be a force.

Collectively the CBs had 6 picks last season. I think 10 interceptions from this unit this season is plausible. Aggression is contagious. I think Johnson’s confidence will rub off on the other CBs and this will be a unit teams will not enjoy playing.

Sudden change has the biggest momentum impact in football. It wins games. Like Peterson, Johnson is a threat to create a pick six with any interception. Even if possession is all that results from an interception it’s an additional opportunity to score. It also tires the opponent’s defense and rests the Cards’ offense.

It’s been many years since the Cards fielded an offensive defense. However, I think this is the year.
 

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I would like the team to have 16 or more plus it would be great to have 4 "six picks".
 

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Do you guys remember that season where A. Rolle was returning INTs for TDs like crazy?

I can't remember exactly what it was but one game he would have set an all time record for like three INTs returned for a TD in a single game or something. He already had two, but there was a weak block-in-the-back call on the third return. Didn't even affect the play. So sad!

But man I'll never forget that. I think it was after he was moved to safety.



Anyway - G. Williams always seems to be around the ball - I'll bet he'll get at least four this year!
 

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Do you guys remember that season where A. Rolle was returning INTs for TDs like crazy?

I can't remember exactly what it was but one game he would have set an all time record for like three INTs returned for a TD in a single game or something. He already had two, but there was a weak block-in-the-back call on the third return. Didn't even affect the play. So sad!

But man I'll never forget that. I think it was after he was moved to safety.



Anyway - G. Williams always seems to be around the ball - I'll bet he'll get at least four this year!
I bought a Rolle jersey his rookie year. Only jersey I have ever purchased. Rolle was an all pro(i think)safety but not for us.

I do remember that penalty but I still counted it as 3:)
 

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Do you guys remember that season where A. Rolle was returning INTs for TDs like crazy?

I can't remember exactly what it was but one game he would have set an all time record for like three INTs returned for a TD in a single game or something. He already had two, but there was a weak block-in-the-back call on the third return. Didn't even affect the play. So sad!

But man I'll never forget that. I think it was after he was moved to safety.



Anyway - G. Williams always seems to be around the ball - I'll bet he'll get at least four this year!
How could we forget the exploits of good old Antron? It's been a while.....I hope I didn't pull a Billick and mess up the Billick-ifying of Antrel. :Dold
 

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Do you guys remember that season where A. Rolle was returning INTs for TDs like crazy?

I can't remember exactly what it was but one game he would have set an all time record for like three INTs returned for a TD in a single game or something. He already had two, but there was a weak block-in-the-back call on the third return. Didn't even affect the play. So sad!

But man I'll never forget that. I think it was after he was moved to safety.



Anyway - G. Williams always seems to be around the ball - I'll bet he'll get at least four this year!
I believe it was against Cincy if I recall correctly.
 

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Do you guys remember that season where A. Rolle was returning INTs for TDs like crazy?

I can't remember exactly what it was but one game he would have set an all time record for like three INTs returned for a TD in a single game or something. He already had two, but there was a weak block-in-the-back call on the third return. Didn't even affect the play. So sad!

But man I'll never forget that. I think it was after he was moved to safety.



Anyway - G. Williams always seems to be around the ball - I'll bet he'll get at least four this year!
I want to say it was against Cincy? I was in Seattle when we played that game.
 
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I want to say it was against Cincy? I was in Seattle when we played that game.
Naw...it was in the playoffs...think it was the Vikes
Naw... It was against Cincy in 2007.

Jeez, the Vikings playoff game was 7 years before Rolle was drafted... and the Cards only scored 21 points. Would've been pretty memorable if 14 of them had come from Rolle INT TDs!
 
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51 picks in 2026???

I will give you $40 for any amount of whatever you’re smoking homie.
Gannon is the best DBs coach in the NFL and Rallis is fast-tracked for a HC job next year — 2027 at the latest.

With the addition of Tomlinson and the much-needed return of Beej, we’re gonna have more QBs than Darnold seeing ghosts this year.

I’ll take the over.
 

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It's an interesting question and I hadn't looked at league stats on INTs last year. Surprised to see only FOUR teams averaged 1+ per game. Vikings had 24, the Texans 19, Steelers and Packers both had 17. We had 9, so if we doubled it to 18 that would be terrific and almost certainly make us a playoff team.


Just for reference, I looked back at 2005 and eight teams had 20+ interceptions that year. That tells you how much offenses and QBs have evolved in not throwing INTs. The ball often comes out a lot quicker nowadays IMO. Most of the time the DB has zero chance of even touching the ball.
 
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