Keim is excited about his plan for the offseason

[Dante]

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https://www.azcardinals.com/news/gm...n-for-offseason-excited-about-the-future-2020

 

[BigRedRage]

Welp. I think my work might have blocked azcardinals.com finally. I cant seem to access the site on chrome or firefox. hopefully its a temporary glitch.

 

[Chris_Sanders]

Welp. I think my work might have blocked azcardinals.com finally. I cant seem to access the site on chrome or firefox. hopefully its a temporary glitch.

Steve Keim felt the same things about the Cardinals' loss to the Rams last weekend as players and coaches said afterward -- there was frustration, that it was unacceptable, that the Rams "played with a purpose" and the Cards didn't match that intensity.

But there are still four games left in the season, games the general manager wants his team to win but that also play out as an audition for many when it comes to 2020. And Keim has every intention of orchestrating that 2020 construction of the team, saying on the "Doug and Wolf" show on 98.7, Arizona's Sports Station Friday morning he has not had any discussions about his job future with team chairman and president Michael Bidwill.

"Nothing has changed since the last time you guys asked this question I think ... when we played Week 4," Keim said. "It hasn't changed. I come to work every day and do the best job I can. I have a great plan in place for the offseason and I'm very excited in fixing things in all the areas where I think we need to fix and I'm very excited about the future.

"I don't think there is any question we've identified a franchise quarterback, a guy who can put this team on his back and take us extremely far in the future."

Keim wasn't going to get into explicit details of what that plan entails, but he did talk about the bigger picture.

"We're going to be in a great situation from a (salary) cap standpoint, the best we've been in during my tenure here," Keim said. "Certainly we will have a better opportunity to be aggressive. I feel like we have a number of pieces on offense moving forward, young players that are our core. I think there is no doubt, because of some of the injuries on defense , some of the players that maybe didn't have the performance we expected, that we have to address that area on all levels.

"We're going to have a lot of fun this offseason putting this thing together and building around the core pieces we already have in place."

Keim acknowledged the last year-plus has been difficult.

"This is a job that you have to have thick skin and broad shoulders when you take it on," Keim said. "I'm disappointed because I'm a proud guy, and I want to make all of our fans proud, and I want to make everyone in the organization proud. I always start everything with me. No one is harder on me than me.

"We've had success here, we've had some tough times here. I know we can get this thing back on track."

-- Asked about the future of defensive coordinator Vance Joseph, Keim said his answer was no different than the one about his own job future. "We're focused on every day moving forward, and the future, and right now, the Pittsburgh Steelers," Keim said.

-- Keim said there is time for running back David Johnson to "put your stamp on the field and let people know who you are." It's not just Johnson but for all players that while winning is paramount, "in some regards this is an audition for a lot of these guys, to let us know if they want to come back next year and be a Cardinal, if they want a contract extensions, or quite frankly, if they want to play in the National Football League."

In regard to Johnson specifically, Keim said while he and coach Kliff Kingsbury discuss the roster often, he wouldn't dictate to Kingsbury any playing time mandates to evaluate Johnson. "I fully support him and the plan he has each and every week to make sure we win football games," Keim said.

-- Asked to evaluate cornerback Patrick Peterson, Keim also didn't want to get into specifics. "We've had a lot of obstacles to face. I'm not going to get into individual players and their performances. The video speaks for itself. You guys can all see that. I know a lot of these guys are disappointed, and they are working every day to make improvements. I know these guys have a lot of pride and I expect them to bounce back this Sunday."

-- The move of Haason Reddick from inside linebacker to outside linebacker intrigues Keim, who said he liked what he saw of Reddick when watching the video of Reddick as a rookie in 2017 playing on the outside. "I'm excited, Haason is excited and he's playing with energy," Keim said. "He's really ready for this opportunity."

-- The expectation is that the Cardinals will come back from the bad game against the Rams to play much better against the Steelers, and was asked about leadership in the locker room.

"I don't question the leadership, but it is my job to make sure we have the right chemistry," Keim said. "As we go through the evaluation process, we identify guys who are natural leaders. Sometimes, these days, when guys are captains and they have that 'C' on their chest, sometimes it's just because they are the best player ... so you can't let that fool you. You have to make sure you have enough alpha males, guys who can police the locker room for you, and people that won't allow things to happen that happened on Sunday."

 

[SeattleCard]

Despite all the commentary from radio and written articles... Keim isn't going anywhere and we all know it.

 

[Chris_Sanders]

Despite all the commentary from radio and written articles... Keim isn't going anywhere and we all know it.

It's the most pointless time spent on here.

 

[Arz101]

Despite all the commentary from radio and written articles... Keim isn't going anywhere and we all know it.

Don't you dare to send me off into the weekend on a sad note.

 

[HGC]

My biggest fear is Keim overpaying for any free agent in hopes of getting to 6 wins.

 

[Arz101]

It's the most pointless time spent on here.

Agree that Keim is likely here to stay. What is also pointless is spending time and money to watch this Cardinals team.

 

[BigRedRage]

Steve Keim felt the same things about the Cardinals' loss to the Rams last weekend as players and coaches said afterward -- there was frustration, that it was unacceptable, that the Rams "played with a purpose" and the Cards didn't match that intensity.

But there are still four games left in the season, games the general manager wants his team to win but that also play out as an audition for many when it comes to 2020. And Keim has every intention of orchestrating that 2020 construction of the team, saying on the "Doug and Wolf" show on 98.7, Arizona's Sports Station Friday morning he has not had any discussions about his job future with team chairman and president Michael Bidwill.

"Nothing has changed since the last time you guys asked this question I think ... when we played Week 4," Keim said. "It hasn't changed. I come to work every day and do the best job I can. I have a great plan in place for the offseason and I'm very excited in fixing things in all the areas where I think we need to fix and I'm very excited about the future.

"I don't think there is any question we've identified a franchise quarterback, a guy who can put this team on his back and take us extremely far in the future."

Keim wasn't going to get into explicit details of what that plan entails, but he did talk about the bigger picture.

"We're going to be in a great situation from a (salary) cap standpoint, the best we've been in during my tenure here," Keim said. "Certainly we will have a better opportunity to be aggressive. I feel like we have a number of pieces on offense moving forward, young players that are our core. I think there is no doubt, because of some of the injuries on defense , some of the players that maybe didn't have the performance we expected, that we have to address that area on all levels.

"We're going to have a lot of fun this offseason putting this thing together and building around the core pieces we already have in place."

Keim acknowledged the last year-plus has been difficult.

"This is a job that you have to have thick skin and broad shoulders when you take it on," Keim said. "I'm disappointed because I'm a proud guy, and I want to make all of our fans proud, and I want to make everyone in the organization proud. I always start everything with me. No one is harder on me than me.

"We've had success here, we've had some tough times here. I know we can get this thing back on track."

-- Asked about the future of defensive coordinator Vance Joseph, Keim said his answer was no different than the one about his own job future. "We're focused on every day moving forward, and the future, and right now, the Pittsburgh Steelers," Keim said.

-- Keim said there is time for running back David Johnson to "put your stamp on the field and let people know who you are." It's not just Johnson but for all players that while winning is paramount, "in some regards this is an audition for a lot of these guys, to let us know if they want to come back next year and be a Cardinal, if they want a contract extensions, or quite frankly, if they want to play in the National Football League."

In regard to Johnson specifically, Keim said while he and coach Kliff Kingsbury discuss the roster often, he wouldn't dictate to Kingsbury any playing time mandates to evaluate Johnson. "I fully support him and the plan he has each and every week to make sure we win football games," Keim said.

-- Asked to evaluate cornerback Patrick Peterson, Keim also didn't want to get into specifics. "We've had a lot of obstacles to face. I'm not going to get into individual players and their performances. The video speaks for itself. You guys can all see that. I know a lot of these guys are disappointed, and they are working every day to make improvements. I know these guys have a lot of pride and I expect them to bounce back this Sunday."

-- The move of Haason Reddick from inside linebacker to outside linebacker intrigues Keim, who said he liked what he saw of Reddick when watching the video of Reddick as a rookie in 2017 playing on the outside. "I'm excited, Haason is excited and he's playing with energy," Keim said. "He's really ready for this opportunity."

-- The expectation is that the Cardinals will come back from the bad game against the Rams to play much better against the Steelers, and was asked about leadership in the locker room.

"I don't question the leadership, but it is my job to make sure we have the right chemistry," Keim said. "As we go through the evaluation process, we identify guys who are natural leaders. Sometimes, these days, when guys are captains and they have that 'C' on their chest, sometimes it's just because they are the best player ... so you can't let that fool you. You have to make sure you have enough alpha males, guys who can police the locker room for you, and people that won't allow things to happen that happened on Sunday."

Wow. The organization is in full sales pitch mode posting this right after the VJ piece. Thanks.

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[football karma]

My biggest fear is Keim overpaying for any free agent in hopes of getting to 6 wins.

that was my thought when I read the headline: he also had a QB plan two offseasons ago -- and we know that ended up

 

[Arz101]

The right expression listening/reading Keim's words is:

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[Arz101]

If you think this board is over the top in calling out Keim, Check responses to this Darren Urban's tweet!

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[Dougmo]

I was hoping the punchline to "keim is excited about his plan for the offseason" was going to be something like "check out a bunch of garage sales" or "binge watch greys anatomy" with all his post-termination free time.

 

[Southpaw]

Maybe Keim can knock on Kliff's door and ask him about this guy who is currently on Raven's practice squad

6. Antoine Wesley, WR, Ravens
Wesley was a clear redshirt candidate, simply because of his spindly frame. At the combine, he measured in at just over 6-4 and 206 pounds. At Texas Tech, Wesley was as natural of a hands-catcher as I scouted in this past year's draft class. I'm serious. And with incredibly long 34-inch arms, mitts just under 10 inches, and a 37-inch vertical, Wesley boasts a mammoth catch radius.

 

[Reddog]

I have a strong feeling Bidwill is going to keep Keim next year and give him the chance to right the ship now that he has his coach, QB and cap space. They have too long a relationship and the Cards ownership has a history of loyalty(to a fault). As much as it pains me, it probably makes sense rather than risking a disconnect between a new GM and Kigsbury/Murray. They have too much vested in them as the future.

 

[kerouac9]

The Twitter comments are SAVAGE!

 

[82CardsGrad]

It's the most pointless time spent on here.

True... But just for giggles... Does anyone know how many of Keim's draft picks ever made a Pro-Bowl? I'm not even talking about first rounders. Any draft pick???

 

[Harry]

I’m confused, when does he leave for his around-the-world Cruise?

 

[LoyaltyisaCurse]

Hopefully that plan is permanent retirement at an all inclusive complex in Los Cabos.

 

[Arz101]

I’m confused, when does he leave for his around-the-world Cruise?

The first stop on the cruise is the Fiji Islands. To scout that coveted record-setting Rugby player who turned into a pass rusher at Fiji Diviosnal football league. He is in play for the first-round pick.

 

[LoyaltyisaCurse]

We like what at we saw in Reddick at OLB, but never made him an OLB.

Bang up job DUKeim!

 

[Arz101]

We like what at we saw in Reddick at OLB, but never made him an OLB.

Yup, I was thinking the same. The gal to even say that without any shame by Keim was jaw-dropping to me.

 

[BigRedRage]

The first stop on the cruise is the Fiji Islands. To scout that coveted record-setting Rugby player who turned into a pass rusher at Fiji Diviosnal football league. He is in play for the first-round pick.

as a quarterback

 

[Arz101]

as a quarterback

That would be epic

 

[Finito]

True... But just for giggles... Does anyone know how many of Keim's draft picks ever made a Pro-Bowl? I'm not even talking about first rounders. Any draft pick???

Honey Badger and David Johnson. That’s actually the complaint guys have about him he misses on the first round picks but finds gems late