This seemed like the best thread to place this post.
Mike Jurecki has previously stated that the Cardinals are probably not done in free agency, and that they would like to bring in a couple of offensive linemen in the next wave of free agency. So I decided to list some players that I would like to see brought in, at least for a visit. Also, if the team continues with these short-term, prove-it deals I think its okay to add some more or less questionable players to the roster.
We would probably all like to get one of Jake Long, Sebastian Vollmer or Andre Smith. That most likely won’t happen though, so I didn’t include them.
As for offensive linemen I really believe the plan is to start Levi Brown and Bobbie Massie at tackles. Arians has spoken highly of Potter, but there really isn’t much depth. I would like to see them bring in Ryan Harris, previously with the Houston Texans. Obviously there is a reason why he has been with two teams for the past two seasons, but I do think he has some talent and is at least a serviceable backup.
At offensive guard I would take a look at Antoine Caldwell and Eben Britton. Neither has lived up to expectation at respectively the Texans and the Jaguars, but they surely has some skills so I think a new beginning might be good to them. Caldwell can play both center and guard while Britton can play guard and be used at tackle in a pinch. I think the fact that they are both young and that both have only failed with one team indicates that they might still end up with nice careers. The market for offensive guards in not that good, and I like the idea of bringing in some young players as I do believe the entire interior offensive line is set for a makeover in the coming years.
The team lacks a speed receiver, so I would bring in Darrius Heyward-Bey to see with he asks for. If he is okay with a fair deal for both parties I would sign him. He was obviously drafted way to high but that doesn’t mean he has no talent. Actually, he was only cut because of his contract.
Fred Davis is a tight end I really like. He might be the most expensive of the players I have on this list, but injuries and a slow market for him could make him re-think his demands. Arians needs another tight end for his offense, and
I really think Davis and Housler would be a dangerous tandem.
I like what they have done with the defense. I would still like to bring in an edge rusher though, even after hearing that they might use Lorenzo Alexander in that role. Victor Butler is a guy I think cut do really good with another team. At Dallas he almost never got a chance because they have Demarcus Ware and Anthony Spencer, but Butler actually did pretty well when he did get a shot.
Michael Huff might be the best, and quite possibly only good, safety left on the market (I’m not counting older players like Ed Reed, Charles Woodson or Ronde Barber). I would consider bringing him in if nothing else because there is no depth at all on the roster. I actually think it’s more likely to be addressed through the draft, maybe even after a free agent-signing, and I really believe Kenny Vaccaro could be in play in the first round.
So here is my list of my desired targets.
Offensive tackle – Ryan Harris.
Offensive guard – Antoine Caldwell.
Offensive guard – Eben Britton.
Wide receiver – Darrius Heyward-Bey.
Tight end – Fred Davis.
Outside linebacker – Victor Butler.
Safety – Michael Huff.
