Cardinals trade S Rudy Ford for DT Bruce Hector from Eagles

[cardncubfan]

Two moves that improved the team today. Can't argue with that.
Fitz, Crabtree, Kirk, Keeshawn, Isabella, Sherfield, Cooper?

I see we also parted ways with Kevin White. Surprising after not even getting within two weeks of the season opener, but who knows. I think Maxx Williams, RSJ, and Caleb give us a decent TE squad, especially given the lack of predicted usage of TE's in the Kingsbury offense. The RB's function well when they have holes. Our skill position players seem to be in reasonable shape.
It's all on the line. Hopefully we see some gelling this weekend from the starters.

I believe Clay will make the team.

 

[football karma]

You have to at least appreciate the effort eh football karma?

yep

these kinds of trades have gotten more common lately

 

[JeffGollin]

Hector sounds good and makes sense "on paper." We'll have to see how that translates to real action.

 

[SoCal Cardfan]

As long as he is not a good tackler 5 yards downfield. Lol

That would still be a start lol.

 

[Shaggy]

I believe Clay will make the team.

Definitely..

 

[Cardsfaninlouky]

I like the Eagle's talent evaluation a lot better than the Cardinals, so I'm not sure what to think of this trade.

On one hand, they chose Hector to make their 53 man roster last season, on the other, they traded him for Rudy Ford..

Sounds to me like the Eagles needed another DB & we didn't, also they have enough DL depth & we don't? Seems like a good fit. One of our DL assistants was with the Eagles last season, he must think he has potential? SK said they watched him on film & liked what they saw. We need depth so it couldn't hurt. Ford wasn't gonna make the roster anyways imo, only on special teams maybe? Definitely not as a DB. Looks like SK is trying to do something at the very least, that's all we can ask for at this point in the coming season. He keeps saying they're working the phones constantly, time will tell.

 

[PACardsFan]

His college tape does seem to show a guy that can get to the QB a little, plays with a nice motor, and is a sure tackler. I've never been enthralled with Ford, so I like the trade. If Hector stays healthy & can be added to the rotation, then it's a very good trade.

 

[BigRedArk]

Hector the hell out of opposing QB's & RB's Bruce!

 

[Ronin]

He will wear #62

 

[Cardsfaninlouky]

His college tape does seem to show a guy that can get to the QB a little, plays with a nice motor, and is a sure tackler. I've never been enthralled with Ford, so I like the trade. If Hector stays healthy & can be added to the rotation, then it's a very good trade.

He also learned to play defense at South Florida under Charlie Strong, his defenses are always good because he knows how to run a defense. He doesn't put up with guys not giving effort & missing tackles.