Shipley looks like he has some good hands and is very fast. With his good hands he should get a good look as our returner
2015 Cardinals Roster Competition
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I think Nelson could put on 15-20 lbs and not lose a step. Golden and Shipley both look like candidates to make the team. Shipley showed very good hands and speed. Do the Cardinals look to trade Floyd if they really like all three of these guys. Nelson can really take the top off of a defense. Get him one on one with almost anyone and he wins the foot race. All Palmer has to do is get the ball out there.
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IF Nelson can get off the jam.
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Great post, thanks for all the video content.
Seems like 6 WR is a real possibility. You have to keep your best talent. I remember one year where the Steelers kept something like 11 linebackers.
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This was a great find. Gerald Christian was very high as well.
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WR Jaxon Shipley was in the top 100 as well.
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In Cardinals offense Hughes is used as mainly a blocker or outlet. I was wrong in that I thought he had scored last yr. (maybe it was called back) dunno.
Anyway I have another avatar bet that he's on the final 53.
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Mitch----this is turning out to be one of your better posts in that the discussion generated has more than proportionately provided greater possibilities and competitions than even you imagined. I love when someone like Jet joins in with documentation to add to an already stellar post------this is becoming wonderful. Thanks so much for initiating it.
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Look at this fakeout..
LOL Got the DB to jump like it was gonna be contested...
LOL Got the DB to jump like it was gonna be contested...
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Great video, iRobot!
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#4 TE
In Troy Niklas and Darren Fells, BA&SK feel that they have two good young physical bookend TEs. Adding H-Back TE type Gerald Christian in the draft, gives the team roster flexibility and another good STs player. Here's an impressive little highlight tape of Christian:
Ideally the Cardinals would like to keep 4 TEs---however, because the coaches use Larry Fitzgerald as a hybrid WR/flex-TE and could very well use D.J. Humphries as a blocking TE in short yardage and goal-line situations, if need be, there's a chance the coaches may only keep 3 TEs, especially because of the talented depth at other positions.
That said---one of the leading candidates for the #4 TE spot, if they keep one is Ifeanyi Momah from Boston College. Momah was a WR at BC who showed an ability with his good height to win jump balls on deep patterns. The problem for Momah was staying healthy. Now that he's committed to being an NFL TE, he has gained weight and strength, which may allow him to stay healthy and to carve a nice little niche at the TE spot. Early reports are that Momah has become an attractive target in practice for Carson Palmer and the QBs.
Another leading candidate is Ted Bolser (Mackey Award Semi-Finalist 2013 from Indiana) has been on the practice squad---and he is a very intriguing candidate (good size, athleticism, hands, red zone and STs ability)---check his tape here:
And one of the UDFAs the Cardinals signed is Gannon Sinclair (6-6, 270, Missouri St.). This young developmental TE is a super sleeper----good size, good wheels especially for his size, good RAC ability, runs hard and tough, strong blocker---has a nose for the end zone.
http://www.hudl.com/athlete/646019/highlights/219449380/v2
In Troy Niklas and Darren Fells, BA&SK feel that they have two good young physical bookend TEs. Adding H-Back TE type Gerald Christian in the draft, gives the team roster flexibility and another good STs player. Here's an impressive little highlight tape of Christian:
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Ideally the Cardinals would like to keep 4 TEs---however, because the coaches use Larry Fitzgerald as a hybrid WR/flex-TE and could very well use D.J. Humphries as a blocking TE in short yardage and goal-line situations, if need be, there's a chance the coaches may only keep 3 TEs, especially because of the talented depth at other positions.
That said---one of the leading candidates for the #4 TE spot, if they keep one is Ifeanyi Momah from Boston College. Momah was a WR at BC who showed an ability with his good height to win jump balls on deep patterns. The problem for Momah was staying healthy. Now that he's committed to being an NFL TE, he has gained weight and strength, which may allow him to stay healthy and to carve a nice little niche at the TE spot. Early reports are that Momah has become an attractive target in practice for Carson Palmer and the QBs.
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Another leading candidate is Ted Bolser (Mackey Award Semi-Finalist 2013 from Indiana) has been on the practice squad---and he is a very intriguing candidate (good size, athleticism, hands, red zone and STs ability)---check his tape here:
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And one of the UDFAs the Cardinals signed is Gannon Sinclair (6-6, 270, Missouri St.). This young developmental TE is a super sleeper----good size, good wheels especially for his size, good RAC ability, runs hard and tough, strong blocker---has a nose for the end zone.
http://www.hudl.com/athlete/646019/highlights/219449380/v2
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I think Christian makes the team.
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Beyond the Top 19 on Defense---Which 6 Depth Players Stick?
NT Peters
DE Campbell
DE Rucker
DE Redding
DE Gunter
DE Stinson
ILB Minter
ILB Weatherspoon
OLB Okafor
OLB Woodley
OLB Golden
CB Peterson
CB Powers
CB Bethel
CB Dennard
SS Bucannon
SS Jefferson
FS Johnson
FS Mathieu
Candidates:
NT Ta'amu---if he returns to form, he makes things interesting. However, reports are that the coaches want to use Ed Stinson as a backup NT/DE, which would rule Ta'amu out because there are better players at DE to consider...such as:
DE Matt Shaughnessy---his positional flexibility makes him attractive, although he is really going to have to stand out in pre-season at DE in order not only to make the roster, but to find himself activated on game days. Shaughnessy is a hard-nosed and talented run stuffer (that's his niche)---but the logjam at DE puts him squarely on the bubble. Could he bring some trade value for teams needing DL help? That could be a strong consideration.
DE Josh Mauro---while he may be flying under the radar with the fans, but the coaches are very high on his size, strength, athleticism and pass rush potential at DE and nickel DT.
ILB Glenn Carson---earned some playing time last year due to solid play in pre-season and in practice. The question is---is he better suited to play SILB or WILB? Not sure if he's swift or athletic enough to play the WILB position, or whether he is stout enough to play the SILB position.
ILB Daryl Sharpton---he's a smaller-sized ILB like Larry Foote, but he is not nearly as instinctive or productive as Foote. This is his third team in three years---thus, he's in a real prove-it mode at this point in his career. He's got some burst to his game---
ILB Alani Fua---he's tall, very athletic and rangy---has some Karlos Dansby-type qualities as a run chaser, athletic cover LB and hard charging blitzer. At this point he's a project, but learning the WILB position from Larry Foote and Sean Weatherspoon should help him warm up to the position.
ILB Andrae Kirk---what Kirk has is a very explosive burst to the RB and the QB. He's the kind of ILB you want to have when playing Russell Wilson, because his forte is chasing down mobile QBs.
I will continue with more of the candidates at OLB, CB and S in posts to come.
NT Peters
DE Campbell
DE Rucker
DE Redding
DE Gunter
DE Stinson
ILB Minter
ILB Weatherspoon
OLB Okafor
OLB Woodley
OLB Golden
CB Peterson
CB Powers
CB Bethel
CB Dennard
SS Bucannon
SS Jefferson
FS Johnson
FS Mathieu
Candidates:
NT Ta'amu---if he returns to form, he makes things interesting. However, reports are that the coaches want to use Ed Stinson as a backup NT/DE, which would rule Ta'amu out because there are better players at DE to consider...such as:
DE Matt Shaughnessy---his positional flexibility makes him attractive, although he is really going to have to stand out in pre-season at DE in order not only to make the roster, but to find himself activated on game days. Shaughnessy is a hard-nosed and talented run stuffer (that's his niche)---but the logjam at DE puts him squarely on the bubble. Could he bring some trade value for teams needing DL help? That could be a strong consideration.
DE Josh Mauro---while he may be flying under the radar with the fans, but the coaches are very high on his size, strength, athleticism and pass rush potential at DE and nickel DT.
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ILB Glenn Carson---earned some playing time last year due to solid play in pre-season and in practice. The question is---is he better suited to play SILB or WILB? Not sure if he's swift or athletic enough to play the WILB position, or whether he is stout enough to play the SILB position.
ILB Daryl Sharpton---he's a smaller-sized ILB like Larry Foote, but he is not nearly as instinctive or productive as Foote. This is his third team in three years---thus, he's in a real prove-it mode at this point in his career. He's got some burst to his game---
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ILB Alani Fua---he's tall, very athletic and rangy---has some Karlos Dansby-type qualities as a run chaser, athletic cover LB and hard charging blitzer. At this point he's a project, but learning the WILB position from Larry Foote and Sean Weatherspoon should help him warm up to the position.
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ILB Andrae Kirk---what Kirk has is a very explosive burst to the RB and the QB. He's the kind of ILB you want to have when playing Russell Wilson, because his forte is chasing down mobile QBs.
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Watched all the videos and the one that surprised/impressed me the most was the one of Todd Bolser. I like the way he caught the ball, moved the pile and transitioned to defense, when called to do so.
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I agree, Garth. There's some upside there---and his STs ability could win him the #4 TE slot.
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OLB Lorenzo Alexander---coaches like his STs leadership, but in two years he hasn't been a factor at OLB or ILB in the defense. In 2012 with the Redskins Alexander recorded 46 tackles and 2.5 sacks and was a Pro Bowl ST selection....which led to his 3 year $9.5M FA contract with the Cardinals. In 2013 with the Cardinals, due to injury, he played in 3 games and had 4 tackles. Last year, he played in all 16 games and had 13 tackles and 1 sack. His cap hit this year $2M and dead money is $450K....thus the Cardinals could save over $1.5M on the cap if they release him. Unless he suddenly shows a much improved pass rush...or doesn't find a niche such as being Minter's backup at SILB, it's hard to imagine how he can make the team this year in light of the young talent the Cardinals have added at linebacker.
OLB Kareem Martin---the Cardinals drafted Martin with the thought that he could fit in nicely as Calais Campbell's backup at 34DE. The hope was too that he could generate some pass rush from the edge in the nickel. As a rookie, Martin struggled in both capacities and was inactive for the majority of the games down the stretch. In 8 games he registered 8 tackles and 1 sack. Now, the coaches have moved him to OLB and now he finds himself in a competition with two players the Cardinals drafted at OLB this year. What concerns me about Martin is how stiff he is as a rusher and tackler---he lacks the fluid athleticism to react quickly to changes in direction or scrambles. But, he's got strong arms and a very good punch off the snap. If he could just get some bend to his game, he could be a real factor.
OLB Shaquille Riddick---it was tempting to include him in the automatic roster spots because Riddick has a the physical traits (length, quickness, speed) one looks for in an edge rusher. However, at WV they played him inside a lot and thus, as an stand-up edge rusher, he will have to react very quickly and effectively to the coaching. Great attitude. Great hustler. Should be good on STs.
OLB Zach Wagenmann---Big Sky Player of the Year from Montana---superb career totals of 37 sacks and 52 tackles for loss. Has excellent body control---plays full tilt to the whistle every play---never gives up on a play---good bend to his rush and good closing burst on QB. Will have to adjust to size, strength and speed of the NFL, but he looks to me like a natural edge rusher---reminds me some of Clay Matthews.
OLB Kareem Martin---the Cardinals drafted Martin with the thought that he could fit in nicely as Calais Campbell's backup at 34DE. The hope was too that he could generate some pass rush from the edge in the nickel. As a rookie, Martin struggled in both capacities and was inactive for the majority of the games down the stretch. In 8 games he registered 8 tackles and 1 sack. Now, the coaches have moved him to OLB and now he finds himself in a competition with two players the Cardinals drafted at OLB this year. What concerns me about Martin is how stiff he is as a rusher and tackler---he lacks the fluid athleticism to react quickly to changes in direction or scrambles. But, he's got strong arms and a very good punch off the snap. If he could just get some bend to his game, he could be a real factor.
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OLB Shaquille Riddick---it was tempting to include him in the automatic roster spots because Riddick has a the physical traits (length, quickness, speed) one looks for in an edge rusher. However, at WV they played him inside a lot and thus, as an stand-up edge rusher, he will have to react very quickly and effectively to the coaching. Great attitude. Great hustler. Should be good on STs.
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OLB Zach Wagenmann---Big Sky Player of the Year from Montana---superb career totals of 37 sacks and 52 tackles for loss. Has excellent body control---plays full tilt to the whistle every play---never gives up on a play---good bend to his rush and good closing burst on QB. Will have to adjust to size, strength and speed of the NFL, but he looks to me like a natural edge rusher---reminds me some of Clay Matthews.
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Pretty nice motor on Wagenmann. He stands a chance.
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#5 CB
The Cardinals have a couple of young prospects at the CB position who might push Alfonzo Dennard for the #4 spot and quite possibly might make the roster as a #5 CB.
Early reports during the OTAs are that second year CB Jimmy Legree is making some noise. I really liked Legree coming out of South Carolina---he's an aggressive ballhawk who now has added some muscle and definition to his frame.
The prize signing at CB of the UDFA class this year is C.J. Roberts of Colorado St.-Pueblo. Roberts is a good sized (5-11, 190), physical 4.4 speed CB who helped lead his stellar defense to a 13-0 win over Minnesota St. Mankato in the 2014 Division II Championship.
Two 2nd year prospects with good size and speed:
Damon Smith, South Alabama:
Darren Woodard, UTEP:
The Cardinals have a couple of young prospects at the CB position who might push Alfonzo Dennard for the #4 spot and quite possibly might make the roster as a #5 CB.
Early reports during the OTAs are that second year CB Jimmy Legree is making some noise. I really liked Legree coming out of South Carolina---he's an aggressive ballhawk who now has added some muscle and definition to his frame.
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The prize signing at CB of the UDFA class this year is C.J. Roberts of Colorado St.-Pueblo. Roberts is a good sized (5-11, 190), physical 4.4 speed CB who helped lead his stellar defense to a 13-0 win over Minnesota St. Mankato in the 2014 Division II Championship.
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Two 2nd year prospects with good size and speed:
Damon Smith, South Alabama:
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I thought this quote was interesting from the Cards website "Kareem Martin looked fast and powerful coming off the edge as an outside linebacker."
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#5 S
While it would seem more likely that the Cardinals, if they keep a #9 DB, it would be a CB like Jimmy Legree, with Tyrann Mathieu's CB/S versatility, the coaches could decide to keep veteran S Chris Clemons as a #5 S.
Clemons has good size at 6-1, 215---he is a solid defender in coverage (4 career interceptions and 17 pass breakups), and he registered 190 tackles as a starter on the Dolphins in 2012 and 2013 combined (98 in 2012 & 92 in 2013).
While it would be a long shot for one of the small school UDFA safeties to make the roster, check out this highlight video of Findlay's Harold Jones-Quartey---this kid is a box safety who runs downhill to the ball and tackles like a pro:
While it would seem more likely that the Cardinals, if they keep a #9 DB, it would be a CB like Jimmy Legree, with Tyrann Mathieu's CB/S versatility, the coaches could decide to keep veteran S Chris Clemons as a #5 S.
Clemons has good size at 6-1, 215---he is a solid defender in coverage (4 career interceptions and 17 pass breakups), and he registered 190 tackles as a starter on the Dolphins in 2012 and 2013 combined (98 in 2012 & 92 in 2013).
While it would be a long shot for one of the small school UDFA safeties to make the roster, check out this highlight video of Findlay's Harold Jones-Quartey---this kid is a box safety who runs downhill to the ball and tackles like a pro:
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Jones-Quartey seems like an "In the box" type safety, as he's a VG and willing tackler. Also, looks like he'd be a good gunner. Didn't see anything that indicated he'd be able to cover TE's. Level of competition has to be considered, also. Is PS a possibility?
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