Mostly good, a little bad

[Card'em]

For the most part the Cardinals looked very good in their first outing of the preseason. They executed well on offense with both 3rd string and 4th string quarterbacks and were also sound defensively throughout the night. Here's a few quick thoughts on the "pleasant surprises" and the "unpleasant disappointments".

Pleasant Surprises
1. Victor Dimukege was a beast at outside linebacker.
2. Keontay Ingram can do what Connor does...run hard for tough yards and catch the ball out of the backfield.
3. Christian Matthew had a few nice plays in coverage. He may make the roster.
4. Both rookie offensive lineman looked good. Hayes at left guard and Smith at center both were good in run blocking and held up in pass protection.
5. Guarantano looked poised and has a live arm. Both he and McSorely looked okay as third string QB's.

Unpleasant Disappointments
1. Zaven Collins looked confused before the snap and a little slow to react.
2. Marco Wilson looked lost on the long pass that he gave up.
3. Prater missing two extra points is a concern, as well as Andy Lee's short punt.
4. Cameron Thomas looks strong, but lacked quickness and speed, and Sanders looked like the lightweight that he is. Both will take some time to develop.

Not bad for our first preseason game with few penalties and the good outweighing the bad. Both of our lines looked strong and we made plays on both sides of the ball. Our seconday is still a major concern and looks to be the biggest issue on this team.

 

[BurqueCardFan]

I agree with the Dimukege praise. He looked good in the moments I saw.
Unfortunately, I also agree about Thomas and Sanders. I still can’t believe they didn’t address the loss of Chandler Jones thru FA. To hinge the position on a couple of 3rd round picks is ridiculous. Hopefully Gardeck can do something with the opportunity

 

[Krangodnzr]

If I'm the Cardinals I'm looking for ways to keep Dimukeje and Ingram.

While it was preseason game one, Thomas and Sanders don't look ready for snaps right now, while Dimukeje already has NFL game experience and looks ready to play. Maybe keep Golden, Gardeck, Kennard, Dimukeje, Sanders, and Thomas?

Ingram just looks like an NFL back and he brings more power to the table than the likes of Eno and Ward.

 

[PACardsFan]

Loved what I saw from Ingram. He can move the pile & has great hands. Did Williams even play? The fact he didn’t leads me to believe he’s a lock to make the team. Way too early to say that Thomas & Sanders won’t be able to contribute. Thomas has a nice motor. McSorley played well & has always been elusive. But, his passes float. I like the kid Guarantano’s arm strength far more. We DEFINITELY need corner help!!

 

[BigRedRage]

I'll wait to see more from him than a good performance in preseason game one along with the performance of those rookies before considering anything at all.

 

[Mainstreet]

If I'm the Cardinals I'm looking for ways to keep Dimukeje and Ingram.

While it was preseason game one, Thomas and Sanders don't look ready for snaps right now, while Dimukeje already has NFL game experience and looks ready to play. Maybe keep Golden, Gardeck, Kennard, Dimukeje, Sanders, and Thomas?

Ingram just looks like an NFL back and he brings more power to the table than the likes of Eno and Ward.

I agree about Ingram. Ward played well too.

 

[Shane]

I agree about Ingram. Ward played well too.

Eno didn’t do a damn thing to impress… especially after all the OTA and TC hype…

 

[Garthshort]

Pretty sure Williams didn't play.

 

[Mainstreet]

Eno didn’t do a damn thing to impress… especially after all the OTA and TC hype…

I was hoping he would show more. Let the chips fall where they may.

Ingram looks to be a keeper.

 

[Card'em]

Despite all the preseason hype, Eno could be the odd man out. I assume that Williams is on the roster and Keontay Ingram looked really good last night, so it's between Eno and Ward for the last roster spot. Ward is valued for his special team play, and he looked good at running back last night, which doesn't bode well for Eno.

 

[BullheadCardFan]

Eno didn’t do a damn thing to impress… especially after all the OTA and TC hype…

Agree

Didn't see anything special about him

 

[Proximo]

Despite all the preseason hype, Eno could be the odd man out. I assume that Williams is on the roster and Keontay Ingram looked really good last night, so it's between Eno and Ward for the last roster spot. Ward is valued for his special team play, and he looked good at running back last night, which doesn't bode well for Eno.

That's not the way it works.

They have moved Eno up to second string based on his play in practice. No chance he is getting cut, and I would argue it's crazy to judge him off one game.

 

[Goodyear Card]

Greg Dortch keeps making plays for Cardinals with great grab, long return

Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Greg Dortch has made big catches all camp long and he kept it going in his first preseason game this year.

arizonasports.com

 

[BritCard]

Eno was playing against much better defenders than Ingram.

Ingram had the better stats as he was playing future car salesmen.

 

[Goodyear Card]

7 players who stood out in the Cardinals’ preseason win over Bengals

These players helped their cases to make the final roster.

sports.yahoo.com

 

[Goodyear Card]

3 expected starters unimpressive in Cardinals’ preseason win

We needed to see more from Zaven Collins, Marco Wilson and Matt Prater.

sports.yahoo.com

 

[BigDavis75]

If I'm the Cardinals I'm looking for ways to keep Dimukeje and Ingram.

While it was preseason game one, Thomas and Sanders don't look ready for snaps right now, while Dimukeje already has NFL game experience and looks ready to play. Maybe keep Golden, Gardeck, Kennard, Dimukeje, Sanders, and Thomas?

Ingram just looks like an NFL back and he brings more power to the table than the likes of Eno and Ward.

Definitely agree here, hopefully Thomas can slot in at DE in some capacity so we can keep all of these guys on the active roster.

 

[Jetstream Green]

For the most part the Cardinals looked very good in their first outing of the preseason. They executed well on offense with both 3rd string and 4th string quarterbacks and were also sound defensively throughout the night. Here's a few quick thoughts on the "pleasant surprises" and the "unpleasant disappointments".

Pleasant Surprises
1. Victor Dimukege was a beast at outside linebacker.
2. Keontay Ingram can do what Connor does...run hard for tough yards and catch the ball out of the backfield.
3. Christian Matthew had a few nice plays in coverage. He may make the roster.
4. Both rookie offensive lineman looked good. Hayes at left guard and Smith at center both were good in run blocking and held up in pass protection.
5. Guarantano looked poised and has a live arm. Both he and McSorely looked okay as third string QB's.

Unpleasant Disappointments
1. Zaven Collins looked confused before the snap and a little slow to react.
2. Marco Wilson looked lost on the long pass that he gave up.
3. Prater missing two extra points is a concern, as well as Andy Lee's short punt.
4. Cameron Thomas looks strong, but lacked quickness and speed, and Sanders looked like the lightweight that he is. Both will take some time to develop.

Not bad for our first preseason game with few penalties and the good outweighing the bad. Both of our lines looked strong and we made plays on both sides of the ball. Our seconday is still a major concern and looks to be the biggest issue on this team.

Kliff and staff looked good coming out of the gates

 

[tnmike]

Eno was playing against much better defenders than Ingram.

Ingram had the better stats as he was playing future car salesmen.

I sold cars for 43 years. Takes about 5 minutes to figure how much money you got and how much you can borrow and I could take it all if I wanted to

 

[Garthshort]

That's not the way it works.

They have moved Eno up to second string based on his play in practice. No chance he is getting cut, and I would argue it's crazy to judge him off one game.

You do realize what Board, you're on.

 

[Shane]

7 players who stood out in the Cardinals’ preseason win over Bengals

These players helped their cases to make the final roster.

sports.yahoo.com

Nice write up

 

[Krangodnzr]

3 expected starters unimpressive in Cardinals’ preseason win

We needed to see more from Zaven Collins, Marco Wilson and Matt Prater.

sports.yahoo.com

McSorley is a tough out.

Cut him and I bet someone picks him up on their active roster. He's a guy that would be ideal as Murray's primary back up since they play similarly.

 

[QuebecCard]

McSorley is a tough out.

Cut him and I bet someone picks him up on their active roster. He's a guy that would be ideal as Murray's primary back up since they play similarly.

Doubt it. We have a #2 that can win with this team, as proved last season.

We need the roster spot, so I'd cut him and sign him to the PS.

 

[PACardsFan]

Is anyone questioning whether we keep 3 QB’s? I don’t see any way that we don’t. McSorley will be #3 & Guarantano will be on the PS. And I like Guarantano.

 

[HairZach]

I saw on a Bengals board that a few of their 2nd/3rd string OL that we were destroying had to start for them during the Superbowl last year.