2025 Draft Grades

[Rivercard]

So smart. Good organizations think way ahead.

I'm just glad to see the Cardinals thinking at all!

 

[QuebecCard]

Considering we don’t have a starting right guard and we are relying on an oft-injured right tackle I don’t know how one can make this stake t.

We have a starting right guard. He was drafted in the 3rd round last year, started four games, and took snaps at the position before it was turned over to him.

Isaiah Adams has a year in the system, and the weight room and if he were an issue, I think we would have heard something from the powers that be.

 

[CardNots]

We have a starting right guard. He was drafted in the 3rd round last year, started four games, and took snaps at the position before it was turned over to him.

Isaiah Adams has a year in the system, and the weight room and if he were an issue, I think we would have heard something from the powers that be.

It’s his job to lose.

 

[moosehead]

I certainly don't have the football acumen that many of you do, but I've been here in Arizona for 28 years (and a fan since I arrived) and to me this is probably the best overall draft since I've been here. Not to diminish drafts where we picked up guys like Larry F or Pat P, but this draft seemed deliberate, focused and part of an overall plan. None of these picks were truly headscratchers or reaches. Remember how many Keim picks were some cutesy stuff for some dude from a small school? It remains to be seen whether JG is a better coach than BA but this front office seems to be operating with confidence and purpose.

 

[CardNots]

I certainly don't have the football acumen that many of you do, but I've been here in Arizona for 28 years (and a fan since I arrived) and to me this is probably the best overall draft since I've been here. Not to diminish drafts where we picked up guys like Larry F or Pat P, but this draft seemed deliberate, focused and part of an overall plan. None of these picks were truly headscratchers or reaches. Remember how many Keim picks were some cutesy stuff for some dude from a small school? It remains to be seen whether JG is a better coach than BA but this front office seems to be operating with confidence and purpose.

It seemed as if the guy Keim wanted was always picked right before our pick. He seemed to wait on his guy to fall to him.

It was like he gave hints to other GMs allowing them to jump us for the targeted player.

Also seemed he was left at the alter without a plan for the alternate bride more times than not.

 

[Ouchie-Z-Clown]

Jonah hadnt missed a snap in the three years prior to last year -- sometimes its just some randomness

Huh, don’t know why I had that in my head. Thank you for the correction.

 

[Ouchie-Z-Clown]

stafford is 37 - peyton won mvp at 37 - kurt warner played here at age 37 in 2008 and we went to the superbowl - drew breeze brett favre i won't even mention brady

point is 37 isn't the end for superbowl mvp hof qbs - stafford has to feel the same way - and the rams could legit get a good return if they moved on him now from a team who thinks they can win now - same way the rams did

then the rams can tank and get even more draft picks lol

lol. Yeah he’s got 5 more years. Gimme a break. Even if he’s got two or three more years that would only overlap a guy drafted NEXT year by a year or two. Also known as a normal bridge period for a rookie QB. Stafford ain’t getting his feathers ruffled by that.

 

[Ouchie-Z-Clown]

We have a starting right guard. He was drafted in the 3rd round last year, started four games, and took snaps at the position before it was turned over to him.

Isaiah Adams has a year in the system, and the weight room and if he were an issue, I think we would have heard something from the powers that be.

Like trying to sign a top guard? Something like that?

 

[Shane]

Considering we don’t have a starting right guard and we are relying on an oft-injured right tackle I don’t know how one can make this stake t.

Oft injured??? Last season seems like a one off def hasen’t earned oft injured status as of yet

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[BirdGangThing]

lol. Yeah he’s got 5 more years. Gimme a break. Even if he’s got two or three more years that would only overlap a guy drafted NEXT year by a year or two. Also known as a normal bridge period for a rookie QB. Stafford ain’t getting his feathers ruffled by that.

the manning kid isn't sitting you're nuts - stafford will still have plenty of gas in the tank when manning arrives - stafford won the rams a superbowl and will still be more than capable - don't tell me he's not going to feel some type of way if he thinks the rams are going all in on manning

 

[Ouchie-Z-Clown]

I certainly don't have the football acumen that many of you do, but I've been here in Arizona for 28 years (and a fan since I arrived) and to me this is probably the best overall draft since I've been here. Not to diminish drafts where we picked up guys like Larry F or Pat P, but this draft seemed deliberate, focused and part of an overall plan. None of these picks were truly headscratchers or reaches. Remember how many Keim picks were some cutesy stuff for some dude from a small school? It remains to be seen whether JG is a better coach than BA but this front office seems to be operating with confidence and purpose.

Going to be tough for this (or any) draft to better the 2004 draft:

Fitzgerald
Dansby
Dockett
Antonio smith
Stepanovich (started 16 and 9 games for us in first two seasons)

 

[Ouchie-Z-Clown]

the manning kid isn't sitting you're nuts - stafford will still have plenty of gas in the tank when manning arrives - stafford won the rams a superbowl and will still be more than capable - don't tell me he's not going to feel some type of way if he thinks the rams are going all in on manning

Seems to be really upset about the prospect.

MSN

 

[Ouchie-Z-Clown]

Huh, don’t know why I had that in my head. Thank you for the correction.

Oft injured??? Last season seems like a one off def hasen’t earned oft injured status as of yet

Jonah Williams Stats, Height, Weight, Position, Draft, College | Pro-Football-Reference.com

Checkout the latest stats for Jonah Williams. Get info about his position, age, height, weight, college, draft, and more on Pro-football-reference.com.

www.pro-football-reference.com

 

[QuebecCard]

Like trying to sign a top guard? Something like that?

You're right. The Cards were one of a half-dozen teams that inquired about Will Fries.

Had it happened, I would imagine that Adams would have moved to the left slot.

 

[PDXChris]

Oft injured??? Last season seems like a one off def hasen’t earned oft injured status as of yet

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He's not oft injured, but his knees are a concern. Both knees have had the same injury now. Hopefully, how ever they fixed the left works on the right the same. The saving grace here is that he was back in 2023 to not miss a game after getting injured in the playoffs. Fingers crossed this is behind him now.

Williams suffered an injury to his right knee in Week 5 of the 2022 season with the Cincinnati Bengals, but continued playing. However, in a playoff game later that season, his left knee was dislocated leading to an offseason of rehab work.

Signs could be pointing to OT Jonah Williams' departure

The Arizona Cardinals have 54 days to decide whether to move on from right tackle Jonah Williams. It seems to make sense that they will. Williams performed well during the 2024 season. However, he played only six games because of two injuries to his right…

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[Crimson Warrior]

This is a weird post to me. Of course they don’t believe that. That’s exactly why they went out to get more draft capital - to be able to hopefully outbid other teams looking to take a QB. Remember, in many drafts there are multiple QBs that go high, so they don’t need to be in the #1 slot. Maybe they target the kid from Clemson if they can’t get to #1 for arch (if arch ends up being that guy).

And the take of arch manning is the tale of virtually every prized QB, be they prospect or starter. And it’s tenfold if you’re a manning. Asking for patience on a QB’s hype is a pursuit of the impossible.

I mean of course I agree that having a plan is certainly better than not having a plan.

But what will it take to move from, say, #24 to #2? A lot I assume. A king's ransom. Especially if they have a proverbial gun to their head.

Not saying they can't pull it off, and it's great to have a good young QB on a rookie contract, but it's a high risk/high reward strategy. It will be great for us if they get Bryce Young'ed!

 

[Krangodnzr]

Going to be tough for this (or any) draft to better the 2004 draft:

Fitzgerald
Dansby
Dockett
Antonio smith
Stepanovich (started 16 and 9 games for us in first two seasons)

It will be, but this draft really looks like it could be special.

I can see four potential starters. It's early but the draft looks great on paper, more promising than other Monti drafts.

 

[BritCard]

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[juza76]

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Normally in those rankings u never see the Rams
But after a year they usually do better then great part of the projected top 10 teams

 

[CardNots]

Normally in those rankings u never see the Rams
But after a year they usually do better then great part of the projected top 10 teams

nice to get a bit of luv rather than negativity but serious fans know better than letting themselves to be overwhelmed by a high level of giddiness.

We are still watching the success meter from a draft two years back.

 

[MigratingOsprey]

I think the Cardinals has a real good draft. Not alone in thought amongst fellow hawk fans either. Division should be really competitive

 

[phillycard]

Going to be tough for this (or any) draft to better the 2004 draft:

Fitzgerald
Dansby
Dockett
Antonio smith
Stepanovich (started 16 and 9 games for us in first two seasons)

Wondering if I can find the meet the press picture for those guys. Would LOVE to see it.

 

[PACardsFan]

And there in lies the problem for 2025. We did nothing to improve a , at best, mediocre offense.
It’s still all falls on Kyler’s shoulders. I guess we can pray he goes in the way back machine.

We all know that the greatest period of improvement is from year 1 to year 2. The 2024 Cardinals were still in the middle of a major rebuild overall and the success of their offense was way too dependent on a rookie…..MHJ. Add early losses of Hernandez & Williams, and the Cardinals were counting on either rookies (Adams & Jones) or an old slow fat guy (Beachum) to shore up the OL. Also, the suspension of Zay Jones hurt the offense more than people think. Not only did he miss the first 6 games, but he couldn’t practice during that stretch either. The mere fact that we brought him back this year tells you that the Cardinals want him to play a larger role than last year. And let’s not forget that PJJ was playing on the left side for the first time as a pro. So, on the offensive side of the ball, I’m expecting noticeable improvement from many players. Time will tell.

 

[Cbus cardsfan]

It was a pretty good draft. The only pick I disagreed with was Cody Simon. So, when your biggest gripe is the 4th round selection, it seems like a good draft.

 

[Harry]

I’m taking some heat from my draft evaluator friends. Seems the think Simon’s leadership skills will push him to the front of the ILBs. I still have my doubts but as a fan, I hope they have him pegged better than me.