Mitch
Crawled Through 5 FB Fields
1. I think that LT Jared Veldheer was the right fit for the Cardinals. BA is equally committed to the running game and Veldheer puts a pounding on DEs. Plus, we have to give credit to Steve Keim---he gets a LT and signs him to a reasonable salary. Rumor had it too that Veldheer was offered more money elsewhere but wanted to sign with the Cardinals. Win-win.
2. Rodger Saffold is a very good talent, but will he work out at tackle? if not, that's a pretty penny to pay a guard. Plus, this may mean that the Rams may have to adjust their draft thinking and take a tackle instead of Clowney or Watkins. Phew if that happens.
3. Karlos Dansby had a big season and got what he wanted in free agency---but he had it so good in AZ lining up behind Calais Campbell whom everyone had to double team, which kept Dansby at his age free---it also helped him when D-Wash returned because he could be more aggressive knowing that D-Wash could clean up after him if he missed. What rubbed me the wrong way was all the self-promoting Dansby did during the season---sure you could say he lived up to it---but, just the same, Dansby had the luxury of playing alongside some major talent in AZ---and when you think about it, even with as good a year as Dansby had, he still what what? the 5th or 6th best (most talented) player on the defense? behind Campbell, Washington, Peterson, Mathieu and one could argue Abraham's worth in helping to create the big turnovers.
4. Great to see Frostee Rucker back because here is an unselfish and very effective leader in the locker room and on the field. Good fit for our defense.
5. Having TEs John Carlson and Jake Ballard (good signing) to team with Rob Housler is quite the upgrade at that once talent starved position, provided they can stay healthy.
6. Happy for Andre Roberts---and surprised he commanded that much money. Gets to play with RGIII which should be fun for him. Now has to learn to catch a deep ball with far greater success and consistency. I was kind of surprised Roberts didn't get more attention from Tennessee, who zoomed in on Dexter McCluster instead.
7. Not re-sigining or tendering OLB Marcus Bernard suggests that Mike Neal or some other UFA like LaMarr Woodley may be on his way and another rusher in the draft. OLB is now Steve Keim's primary focus.
8. Like the interest in CB Mike Jenkins because of his speed---speed, plenty of speed is on its way on both sides of the ball, which will be exciting to watch.
9. For some reason I have a hunch that we may wind up with RB Chris Johnson. Talk about speed coming our way!
10. I am glad that Steve Keim sticks to his salary ceilings---this is the best improvement of all. Other teams are overpaying, not the once desperate Cardinals. This is a major turnaround for our beloved Cardinals!
2. Rodger Saffold is a very good talent, but will he work out at tackle? if not, that's a pretty penny to pay a guard. Plus, this may mean that the Rams may have to adjust their draft thinking and take a tackle instead of Clowney or Watkins. Phew if that happens.
3. Karlos Dansby had a big season and got what he wanted in free agency---but he had it so good in AZ lining up behind Calais Campbell whom everyone had to double team, which kept Dansby at his age free---it also helped him when D-Wash returned because he could be more aggressive knowing that D-Wash could clean up after him if he missed. What rubbed me the wrong way was all the self-promoting Dansby did during the season---sure you could say he lived up to it---but, just the same, Dansby had the luxury of playing alongside some major talent in AZ---and when you think about it, even with as good a year as Dansby had, he still what what? the 5th or 6th best (most talented) player on the defense? behind Campbell, Washington, Peterson, Mathieu and one could argue Abraham's worth in helping to create the big turnovers.
4. Great to see Frostee Rucker back because here is an unselfish and very effective leader in the locker room and on the field. Good fit for our defense.
5. Having TEs John Carlson and Jake Ballard (good signing) to team with Rob Housler is quite the upgrade at that once talent starved position, provided they can stay healthy.
6. Happy for Andre Roberts---and surprised he commanded that much money. Gets to play with RGIII which should be fun for him. Now has to learn to catch a deep ball with far greater success and consistency. I was kind of surprised Roberts didn't get more attention from Tennessee, who zoomed in on Dexter McCluster instead.
7. Not re-sigining or tendering OLB Marcus Bernard suggests that Mike Neal or some other UFA like LaMarr Woodley may be on his way and another rusher in the draft. OLB is now Steve Keim's primary focus.
8. Like the interest in CB Mike Jenkins because of his speed---speed, plenty of speed is on its way on both sides of the ball, which will be exciting to watch.
9. For some reason I have a hunch that we may wind up with RB Chris Johnson. Talk about speed coming our way!
10. I am glad that Steve Keim sticks to his salary ceilings---this is the best improvement of all. Other teams are overpaying, not the once desperate Cardinals. This is a major turnaround for our beloved Cardinals!
