2023 1st round pick is #6 Paris Johnson

[bankybruce]

Possibly would have ended up with Wright if we didn't trade back up.

That would have happened if Kiem was still here. Wright did not have a 1st round grade, but he would have said he was their #1 choice, so grades don't matter

 

[bankybruce]

It just depends if Johnson actually winds up at LT. I don't think he's a LT I think there's a reason he didn't play there until his junior year.

I think Wright can play RT, I don't think Johnson is a Tackle I think he's a guard.

I guess we'll see, again hope I'm wrong

If Johnson is an all pro LG and Jones takes over for Humphries at somepoint this season due to injury, the left side it set for years. Get the best center tomorrow and then Hernandez is the worst peice on the line.

 

[sdscard4]

Great we got rid of Kliff right when we may be fixing the O line. Who's gonna call the Rondale screen pass every other play now

 

[Cards Crazy]

It just depends if Johnson actually winds up at LT. I don't think he's a LT I think there's a reason he didn't play there until his junior year.

I think Wright can play RT, I don't think Johnson is a Tackle I think he's a guard.

I guess we'll see, again hope I'm wrong

Ime not saying anything bad either you build the lines 1st and Paris was the number 1 ranked tackle so we will see what happens the rest of the way it is refreshing to see them move up and down the board instead of standing pat for a change

 

[Russ Smith]

That would have happened if Kiem was still here. Wright did not have a 1st round grade, but he would have said he was their #1 choice, so grades don't matter

He was projected mid first round between 15 and 20 on most of the mocks.

From what's being said his issue was consistency, not a great technical guy, which you can teach.

I think Paris is a guard and if he stays there he'll be good but then you ask should you trade up to 6 to get a guard? But if he winds up as a good LT I'll eat my words. Just never saw it from him in college. If the goal is to protect Kyler you take a guy known for pass blocking not a guy known for run blocking but we'll see. He's huge.

 

[cardpa]

I'm not sure what to think right now. Johnson is probably going to be a fine player for the team however the defense has such huge holes in it I have to wonder how bad the defense will be. Outside of 3 decent LBs and a safety (if Baker is still here) there isn't much else.

 

[Russ Smith]

interesting the CBS report on him says he relies too much on athleticism and needs to be better technically. I've always felt one of his issues is he's not athletic enough to be a LT. So I hope CBS is right, if he's more athletic than I think, it improves his chances to play LT.

 

[Krangodnzr]

interesting the CBS report on him says he relies too much on athleticism and needs to be better technically. I've always felt one of his issues is he's not athletic enough to be a LT. So I hope CBS is right, if he's more athletic than I think, it improves his chances to play LT.

I think you're wrong on his athleticism. I think he oozes athleticism for a longer guy.

I'm excited that the Cardinals are finally using serious draft capital on OL

 

[MadCardDisease]

After years of neglect the Cardinals finally address the OL early in the draft.

 

[AZ Native]

He was projected mid first round between 15 and 20 on most of the mocks.

From what's being said his issue was consistency, not a great technical guy, which you can teach.

I think Paris is a guard and if he stays there he'll be good but then you ask should you trade up to 6 to get a guard? But if he winds up as a good LT I'll eat my words. Just never saw it from him in college. If the goal is to protect Kyler you take a guy known for pass blocking not a guy known for run blocking but we'll see. He's huge.

He was not going to be there at 12.

 

[Russ Smith]

He was not going to be there at 12.

I was talking about Darnell Wright, not Paris Johnson when I said projected 15 to 20. Someone had said he didn't have a first round grade I was saying he was projected mid first round himself.

I hope to be wrong about Paris I like the deal, and I like the idea of building the OL, I just wasn't that high on him, but then I didn't love any of the tackles in this draft.

 

[Buckybird]

Johnson is a good player but I still would’ve preferred to stay at #12 & took Calijah Kancey and kept our other 2nd

We could’ve done some damage at #33 & #34 adding O’Cyrus and another player like Schmits, Cam Smith, Avila, Benton or even Branch.

Now we can only add one instead of 2 quality players at needed positions. Is Paris Johnson worth that price? Hmmm Only time will tell

 

[Chris_Sanders]

He’s a day one starter who can play guard or tackle on either side. He’s a foundational player that will be in AZ for many years. The Cards were never sold on Anderson. It will be interesting to see how he fares in Texas. I told you guys early on this is a conservative front office. Taking Johnson was the safest top 10 pick. He’s a solid if not flashy pick.

100%. I liked Skoronski a little more but this was my #2 guy.

 

[unseenaz]

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[Chris_Sanders]

I'm surprised also

Never would have thought that

I 100% expected it. Not a ton of great skill players in this draft but solid guys on both sides of the line.

 

[Chris_Sanders]

You now have two shots at the #1 pick out of the top 7 teams that project to be in that conversation

 

[Shaggy]

Do we not have a second now?

Shows we pick at 33 tomorrow, second pick.

 

[Mark22]

I do not see Humphries going anywhere and think this is more about not trusting Jones and knowing Beachum will be leaving

Pretty sure Hump has only this year left on his contract

 

[Ouchie-Z-Clown]

He was projected mid first round between 15 and 20 on most of the mocks.

From what's being said his issue was consistency, not a great technical guy, which you can teach.

I think Paris is a guard and if he stays there he'll be good but then you ask should you trade up to 6 to get a guard? But if he winds up as a good LT I'll eat my words. Just never saw it from him in college. If the goal is to protect Kyler you take a guy known for pass blocking not a guy known for run blocking but we'll see. He's huge.

Weird Russ, everything you say about him seems to be the opposite of what I read about him.

 

[Ouchie-Z-Clown]

I really liked his interview. Seems to be legitimately stoked to be a cardinal. Seems to be a guy that’s going to work hard. He sold me.

Would still like to know how he compares to other recent highly drafted olinemen.

 

[gmabel830]

Pretty sure Hump has only this year left on his contract

He’s signed through 2025. But we could cut him after this year and it would be a $13.8 M cap hit (not great, but not terrible). I think it’s very likely this is DJs last year here after taking Paris. DJ has about $16M cash due and $22.9M cap hits annually in ‘24 and ‘25.

 

[Buckybird]

I really liked his interview. Seems to be legitimately stoked to be a cardinal. Seems to be a guy that’s going to work hard. He sold me.

Would still like to know how he compares to other recent highly drafted olinemen.

That’s because he’s going to the Arizona Buckeyes lol

 

[Chopper0080]

Hard to be upset with adding a top offensive lineman. Not my favorite but he has tools. You like the feet. 6'6 with 36 inch arms is tough to get around and can help with the learning curve. HE will need to refine his technique and get stronger. Smart dude which is important for OL. We will see.

 

[Chopper0080]

I thought his upside was DJ Humphries. Professional comps are Andrew Thomas, Russell Okung, and Brian O-Neill. Those are all good players.

 

[Redsz]

I'm not upset or psyched. However if this is one of many picks to get the OL sorted I am onboard!