As we begin the holiday weekend on this the first of July, we are 72 days away from the start of the regular season for the Arizona Cardinals. In 72 days, it will be Sept. 11, when they take the field at home in State Farm Stadium to take on the Kansas City Chiefs in Week 1. No. 72 currently belongs to tackle Eric Smith, who was on the Cardinals’ practice squad last season. … [Read more...] about 72 days till the Cardinals' 2022 season opener vs. Chiefs
PODCAST: 2022 Cardinals opponent preview – Chiefs, Raiders
We have the second of six 2022 opponent previews for your listening pleasure. Our last edition of the podcast was about the Arizona Cardinals’ six games and three opponents in the NFC West. In this episode of the podcast, I spoke with Chiefs Wire managing editor Charles Goldman and Raiders Wire managing editor Marcus Mosher to discuss the 2021 season, this offseason and the … [Read more...] about PODCAST: 2022 Cardinals opponent preview – Chiefs, Raiders
Rodney Hudson was PFF's top pass-blocking center again in 2021
The Arizona Cardinals are currently dealing with the absence of starting center Rodney Hudson, who did not report to the team at all during the voluntary part of the offseason or mandatory minicamp. His absences from minicamp were unexcused. With rumors of possible retirement, the Cardinals will miss him dearly in pass protection. According to Pro Football Focus, he was again … [Read more...] about Rodney Hudson was PFF's top pass-blocking center again in 2021
Where Cardinals rank in positional spending among rest of NFL
The Arizona Cardinals will begin training camp later this month. The roster is mostly what it will look like when camp begins, but there are moves that could be made. There could be a contract extension for quarterback Kyler Murray or others. They could add a player or two in free agency. But as we start off the final month of the offseason, let’s take a look at where the … [Read more...] about Where Cardinals rank in positional spending among rest of NFL
Cardinals have bottom-10 roster in talent, per PFF
The Arizona Cardinals elected this offseason to mostly bring back key contributors from their 11-win 2021 season for 2022. They lost receiver Christian Kirk and linebackers Jordan Hicks and Chandler Jones, but they also added receiver Hollywood Brown and guard Will Hernandez. They also signed cornerback Jeff Gladney, but he later died in a car accident. This team was a playoff … [Read more...] about Cardinals have bottom-10 roster in talent, per PFF
Justin Pugh says to look out for RB Eno Benjamin this year
One player has consistently come up this offseason as a player on the Arizona Cardinals who has improved and could break out this season. That would be running back Eno Benjamin, who received specific public praise on multiple occasions from head coach Kliff Kingsbury. While James Conner is going to be the starter for the Cardinals at running back, Kingsbury has even said that … [Read more...] about Justin Pugh says to look out for RB Eno Benjamin this year
Matt Paradis is a potential free agent fit for the Cardinals
The Arizona Cardinals’ offseason continues as the team is potentially going to lose three-time Pro Bowl center Rodney Hudson to retirement. It’s a tough loss at this point in the offseason, but it seems as if the team knew about the potential retirement months ago. Had the Cardinals not traded the No. 23 overall pick in the trade for Hollywood Brown, they reportedly would have … [Read more...] about Matt Paradis is a potential free agent fit for the Cardinals
Cardinals' LB duo of Zavan Collins, Isaiah Simmons ranked bottom-3 unit by PFF
The Arizona Cardinals defense has a lot riding on their young pair of former first-round pick linebackers, Isaiah Simmons and Zaven Collins. While they have confidence in them, there isn’t that same optimism outside of the building. Pro Football Focus ranked all 32 teams’ linebacking corps and the Cardinals came in 30th out of 32. A lot is riding on the development of Zaven … [Read more...] about Cardinals' LB duo of Zavan Collins, Isaiah Simmons ranked bottom-3 unit by PFF
Cardinals trail rest of NFC West in PFF LB rankings by a large amount
The NFC West has some good sets of linebackers. Things have changed a little bit as Bobby Wagner was released by the Seattle Seahawks and then signed with the Los Angeles Rams. Pro Football Focus ranked all 32 NFL teams’ linebacker units in the NFL. Check out where each NFC West team ranks. Listen to the latest from Cards Wire’s Jess Root on his podcast, Rise Up, See Red. … [Read more...] about Cardinals trail rest of NFC West in PFF LB rankings by a large amount