Alford Out For Season

[Lagerfilled]

Alford getting injured again was as predictable as Marcus Gilbert getting hurt last year and then opting out this year. Some guys are just genetically predisposed to frequent injuries. In the case of Alford, I’ll give the GM a pass. Gilbert has played less than 50% of games he was supposed to, so shame on Keim for thinking he was going to change his stripes.


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[juza76]

To be honest Alford didn't have injury concerns prior to sign for the Cardinals, missed 8 of 96 games
Just his performances were a question mark,

 

[Cardsfan77]

Dre Kirkpatrick or Morris Claiborne I think would be solid as a replacement if the price isn’t too steep. Logan Ryan as well if they can convince him to stay at CB lol

 

[Ronin]

I am not sure if I am upset about this. I do not know if he was any good or not?

 

[dreamcastrocks]

Steve Kiem drafting glass mannequins now

He didn't draft Alford, unless I'm missing what you are saying. It is too early to be posting for me.

 

[BritCard]

Dre Kirkpatrick or Morris Claiborne I think would be solid as a replacement if the price isn’t too steep. Logan Ryan as well if they can convince him to stay at CB lol

Logan Ryan is overrated because he had 4 INT's last year.

He had 4 INT's because he was the most targeted CB in the league and gave up the most receptions.

 

[GuernseyCard]

Logan Ryan is overrated because he had 4 INT's last year.

He had 4 INT's because he was the most targeted CB in the league and gave up the most receptions.

He wants $10m and prefers a move to Safety.

 

[Zeem_Freeze]

glass half full - at least it happened early in camp...

 

[Chopper0080]

Morris Claiborne
Aquib Talib
Trumaine Johnson
Dre Kirkpatrick
Tramon Williams
Ross Cockrell

all guys who are available. The quality of those individuals is debatable. Ross Cockrell would likely be my preference.

 

[RugbyMuffin]

The second coming of Duane Starks.

 

[Ronin]

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[RON_IN_OC]

Morris Claiborne
Aquib Talib
Trumaine Johnson
Dre Kirkpatrick
Tramon Williams
Ross Cockrell

all guys who are available. The quality of those individuals is debatable. Ross Cockrell would likely be my preference.

What's up with Talib? Injured? I know he's long in the tooth, but he's smart and would also know Rams defensive players weaknesses. Could be a good 1 year stopgap, if healthy.

 

[BritCard]

What's up with Talib? Injured? I know he's long in the tooth, but he's smart and would also know Rams defensive players weaknesses. Could be a good 1 year stopgap, if healthy.

I'm not fussed about age. Tramon Williams was great here at 35.

 

[SoonerLou]

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I mean if Keim had a top 5 grade on him then..

 

[HGC]

Sucks but I really wasn’t expecting much out Alford anyway.

 

[Solar7]

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I mean if Keim had a top 5 grade on him then..

I was saying this in another thread about Byron. Like, all respect to the slot, but Keim's grade/the position he was picked in should really result in a guy who isn't a role player, but a full time starter. It'd be a different story if we had been picking at 32 and slot was our weakness, but we weren't.

 

[Jetstream Green]

I am sure the Cards have their eyes on someone now but frankly I like Jones a lot

 

[kerouac9]

I was saying this in another thread about Byron. Like, all respect to the slot, but Keim's grade/the position he was picked in should really result in a guy who isn't a role player, but a full time starter. It'd be a different story if we had been picking at 32 and slot was our weakness, but we weren't.

Especially when you have Budda basically holding down that role, anyway. Tough choice to use the 33rd overall pick on a guy who ends up your 4th- or 5th-best DB

 

[juza76]

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I mean if Keim had a top 5 grade on him then..

I don't buy keim's words after the draft and his grades on the players he drafted
There is something wrong on a GM if he has a top 5 grade on a nickel corner when the team has many glaring needs
I think keim overrated Byron Murphy athleticism and the ability to play on the outside
After mediocre performances he said he was drafted to play nickle...but I do think keim had a different expectation

 

[GoldGloveschmidt]

This was a horrible signing at the time and it's played out exactly like that. It's not hindsight, many many people called this an overpay for a declining, oft-injured player. And they were right.

Thankfully we still have time to address this before the season starts. Last year, I'm pretty sure he hurt himself a day or two before the first games..

 

[Chopper0080]

Especially when you have Budda basically holding down that role, anyway. Tough choice to use the 33rd overall pick on a guy who ends up your 4th- or 5th-best DB

I think Murphy is going to be good so I am not too worried about him, but your point is accurate. I think a Logan Ryan career is likely.

 

[Cbus cardsfan]

This is the year Brandon Williams steps up

 

[GuernseyCard]

I was saying this in another thread about Byron. Like, all respect to the slot, but Keim's grade/the position he was picked in should really result in a guy who isn't a role player, but a full time starter. It'd be a different story if we had been picking at 32 and slot was our weakness, but we weren't.

SLOT was a weakness and at the time it was made clear that his "quicker than fast" and solid ball skill was the reason he was selected.

 

[Solar7]

SLOT was a weakness and at the time it was made clear that his "quicker than fast" and solid ball skill was the reason he was selected.

The whole team was a weakness at the time. The fact we're uncertain if he can produce outside right now is really troublesome. It's also troublesome that he doesn't really fit into the picture next year when Alford/Peterson could be gone.

Slot may have been a weakness, but now the outside and slot are going to be weaknesses, since Murphy will probably have to shift there again.

 

[Bkbobo]

Man, I hate to hear this news. I believe we will be better off than when Alford got hurt last year. 1. Patrick Peterson isn't going to miss time due to suspension. 2. The D line has been upgraded. 3. The LBs have been upgraded. 4. Our offense should be able to score more points. 2 & 3 will give the quarterback less time to find the open receiver, hence makes our backfield better. Go Cards