Week 3 of the Arizona Cardinals off season. 01/20/25-01/26/25

[Ronin]

Cardinals' youth movement could really pay off in 2025

The Arizona Cardinals have made a concerted effort to develop their younger players since organizational changes in 2023. Will it pay off in 2025?

arizonasports.com

 

[imaCafan]

Ok fine, now supplement the young guns with several mid to higher end vets to teach them a thing or two and help them reach the playoffs in '25.

 

[MadCardDisease]

Cutting Jalen Thompson could save up to $10M on the cap this season. I would be totally fine with the move and using that money to help shore up the defensive front. Budda, Rabbit, a cheap vet FA and a rookie draft pick would be fine with me at safety next season.

 

[kerouac9]

We have plenty of money. Male Rabbit won his PT. Maybe you get a comp pick for Thompson when his contract ends (it’s a void year so maybe that doesn’t work).

 

[football karma]

Bo going way out on the limb here:

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[football karma]

From PFF: https://www.pff.com/news/nfl-ranking-all-32-nfl-teams-by-offseason-assets-2025

"Teams starting from a solid foundation with room to improve include the Arizona Cardinals and San Francisco 49ers. Midseason, it appeared these two teams would battle for the NFC West crown. However, the 49ers faltered down the stretch due to injuries, while the Cardinals lost all three of their second-half matchups against the Rams and Seahawks, derailing their division title aspirations.

Despite this, the Cardinals — who led the NFC West in point differential — are in a significantly better spot than they were a year ago and rank in the top 10 in offseason assets. Both teams are well-positioned to contend for the division again next season."

 

[Ronin]

Signs could be pointing to OT Jonah Williams' departure

His contract and injury-riddled 2024 season could mean the Cardinals move on from the veteran tackle.

cardswire.usatoday.com

 

[kerouac9]

Signs could be pointing to OT Jonah Williams' departure

His contract and injury-riddled 2024 season could mean the Cardinals move on from the veteran tackle.

cardswire.usatoday.com

It would be amazing if Monti carries on the proud tradition of jettisoning his top free agent target from the year before.

 

[BritCard]

Signs could be pointing to OT Jonah Williams' departure

His contract and injury-riddled 2024 season could mean the Cardinals move on from the veteran tackle.

cardswire.usatoday.com

I read that yesterday and the headline, or the actual article, makes no sense.

What signs? The article says if he's cut he has a $13m dead cap and at best (but likely not) might save $3m.

That's not a sign, if that's a sign then everyone is getting cut. You don't cut highly paid FA signings a year in without a significant cap saving. Especially one that played well when available, and when your swing backup might not return.

Dumb article.

 

[Ronin]

Bo Brack

@BoBrack
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Marvin Harrison Jr. was credited with 1 drop during his rookie season and had 1 tackle. Arizona Cardinals legend Larry Fitzgerald still owns the absurd WR stat of more career tackles than drops.

 

[Shane]

Bo Brack
@BoBrack
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Marvin Harrison Jr. was credited with 1 drop during his rookie season and had 1 tackle. Arizona Cardinals legend Larry Fitzgerald still owns the absurd WR stat of more career tackles than drops.

1 drop is beyond ridiculous. He had many more then one. Whomever is in charge of keeping/determining that stat should be fired.

 

[Chopper0080]

1 drop is beyond ridiculous. He had many more then one. Whomever is in charge of keeping/determining that stat should be fired.

Just keep in mind that this is probably a small group of people that do this for the league so his 1 drop should put other WRs in similar perspective.

 

[Shane]

Just keep in mind that this is probably a small group of people that do this for the league so his 1 drop should put other WRs in similar perspective.

Doesn’t make him dropping way more then one any less a thing.

 

[Harry]

I read that yesterday and the headline, or the actual article, makes no sense.

What signs? The article says if he's cut he has a $13m dead cap and at best (but likely not) might save $3m.

That's not a sign, if that's a sign then everyone is getting cut. You don't cut highly paid FA signings a year in without a significant cap saving. Especially one that played well when available, and when your swing backup might not return.

Dumb article.

I think he’s referring, without citing, a rumor that’s circling. The injury is so bad Williams may not be ready to play at the season’s start. Some say he may never be effective again. None of this is official and I can get no reliable info on a recovery timetable. That’s a little strange.

 

[JohnnyCakes]

he gone

 

[PDXChris]

I think he’s referring, without citing, a rumor that’s circling. The injury is so bad Williams may not be ready to play at the season’s start. Some say he may never be effective again. None of this is official and I can get no reliable info on a recovery timetable. That’s a little strange.

Issues relating to the knee caps are next good. I think he's done.

 

[Ronin]

Kyle Odegard

@Kyle_Odegard
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31m


Monti Ossenfort traded down from 35 to 43 in the second round of last year’s draft. Two Defensive Rookie of the Year finalists — Rams DL Braden Fiske and Eagles CB Cooper DeJean — went between those picks. Cards ended up with Max Melton, Tip Reiman and Tejhuan Palmer.

 

[PDXChris]

Kyle Odegard
@Kyle_Odegard
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31m


Monti Ossenfort traded down from 35 to 43 in the second round of last year’s draft. Two Defensive Rookie of the Year finalists — Rams DL Braden Fiske and Eagles CB Cooper DeJean — went between those picks. Cards ended up with Max Melton, Tip Reiman and Tejhuan Palmer.

I'm still surprised we passed on DeJean. I think most wanted him there.

 

[Ronin]

No compensatory picks projected for Cardinals in 2025 NFL draft

The Arizona Cardinals were active free agency last offseason. As a result, in Over the Cap's projections for compensatory selections in the 2025 NFL draft, the Cardinals are not projected to receive any. Last offseason, they signed six free agents who counted in the compensatory formula, while...

sports.yahoo.com

 

[Ronin]

Cardinals Safety is 2025 Breakout Candidate

The Arizona Cardinals' defense certainly performed above their expectations in 2024. But among the many young defensive players who had a chance to see playing time, one defensive back stands out as a breakout candidate for the upcoming season.

www.yardbarker.com

 

[Ronin]

Cardinals CB is Star on the Rise

The Arizona Cardinals might have an elite talent on their hands in young cornerback Garrett Williams, and the numbers prove his worth as a rising star in the NFL.

www.yardbarker.com

 

[Ronin]

OC Drew Petzing seems to be staying put with Cardinals as Bears hire Ben Johnson as HC

The coaching staff appears to be remaining the same for the Cardinals in 2025.

cardswire.usatoday.com

 

[Chopper0080]

Another yawn week. I guess no news is good news.

 

[Ronin]

'I know we're close': Cardinals turning toward offseason to build off 2024

Arizona will focus on figuring out how to win more games next season after finishing 8-9 in 2024.

www.espn.com

 

[Cbus cardsfan]

If Jonah is done, that puts Josh Simmons in play for round 1. That's if he wasn't already in play.