PFF gives the Arizona Cardinals a suggestion to add a very talented cornerback.
The offseason is here for the Arizona Cardinals and they have some needs. If you want a sneak peek of the newest Rise Up, See Red Podcast which will drop on Sunday morning, the position we are back to talk about is not among their biggest needs.
In fact, PFF gave out one free agent each team should pursue and has the Arizona Cardinals going after an excellent football player, but one that doesn’t seem to be at the top of their needs list.
Arizona Cardinals: CB D.J. Reed
PFF Free Agent Rank: No. 6 (No. 1 CB)
After finishing the regular season ranked 28th in defensive EPA per play, 31st in success rate and 17th in team coverage grade, the Cardinals will need to revamp their defense going into 2025. Garrett Williams (83.7 PFF coverage grade) was one of the more unsung cornerbacks in the league this past year, but the Cardinals could certainly use help on the outside.
With $82 million in their back pocket, why not make a splash with a long-term lockdown guy like Reed? The 28-year-old wasn’t as dynamic in 2024, recording only a 70.1 PFF coverage grade, but he’s been as effective as almost anyone over the past few years. Since he joined the Jets in 2022, Reed ranks 15th among qualified cornerbacks in PFF overall grade (80.1) and eighth in PFF coverage grade (84.4).
I love the player, I think he would be a great addition to this team, but is that the splash they need to make?
Again, nothing against the player, I love Reed and his ability and if they sign him I would buy the jersey, he’s that good, but is that how you want them to deploy the assets?
What are your thoughts?