I could not limit myself to only ten thoughts, so this will be an extended version of the normal column.
Happy training camp, everyone!
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1 – Kyler Murray’s progress. Du’h, that’s what everyone is looking for, but I mean, that is also why it is listed here.
2 – Who will step up at edge rusher? My money is on Cameron Thomas, but as long as someone does it.
3 – I think that Brentson Buckner is a great defensive line-coach. What can Matt Burke do in that role?
4 – Will the connection between Zach Ertz and Murray continue to get better and better?
5 – Outside the obvious unfair tragedy that the world is now without Jeff Gladney, there is the fact that it leaves the Cards without a cornerback. Who will fill the void?
6 – Over/under on Keim time signings? I am setting it at 1.5, and I am going under (but wishes for over).
7 – In general the runningback position, where there are many interesting players, but especially Darrel Williams could be an underrated signing.
8 – There are always rookie surprises. Who?
9 – Hollywood Brown… (see thought #1).
10 – Will Zach Allen continue his positive development?
11 – Will Hernandez might not be the most sexy signing, but I am excited to see what he can do back under Sean Kugler’s tutelage.
12 – This is it for the duo of Isaiah Simmons and Zaven Collins together. Now they need to show that they were chosen high in the draft for a reason.
13 – From the day they brought in Dennis Gardeck as an undrafted guy I have been talking him up in these columns, and now there might actually be a realistic chance that he will have a somewhat expanded role of defense. I am very excited to see what he can do.
14 – Take a step up, Rondale Moore, please.
15 – Will be interesting if they can ship out a fringe player or two for low round draft compensation.
Happy training camp, everyone!
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1 – Kyler Murray’s progress. Du’h, that’s what everyone is looking for, but I mean, that is also why it is listed here.
2 – Who will step up at edge rusher? My money is on Cameron Thomas, but as long as someone does it.
3 – I think that Brentson Buckner is a great defensive line-coach. What can Matt Burke do in that role?
4 – Will the connection between Zach Ertz and Murray continue to get better and better?
5 – Outside the obvious unfair tragedy that the world is now without Jeff Gladney, there is the fact that it leaves the Cards without a cornerback. Who will fill the void?
6 – Over/under on Keim time signings? I am setting it at 1.5, and I am going under (but wishes for over).
7 – In general the runningback position, where there are many interesting players, but especially Darrel Williams could be an underrated signing.
8 – There are always rookie surprises. Who?
9 – Hollywood Brown… (see thought #1).
10 – Will Zach Allen continue his positive development?
11 – Will Hernandez might not be the most sexy signing, but I am excited to see what he can do back under Sean Kugler’s tutelage.
12 – This is it for the duo of Isaiah Simmons and Zaven Collins together. Now they need to show that they were chosen high in the draft for a reason.
13 – From the day they brought in Dennis Gardeck as an undrafted guy I have been talking him up in these columns, and now there might actually be a realistic chance that he will have a somewhat expanded role of defense. I am very excited to see what he can do.
14 – Take a step up, Rondale Moore, please.
15 – Will be interesting if they can ship out a fringe player or two for low round draft compensation.
