New Safeties, Same Results For Cardinals

[LoyaltyisaCurse]

http://m.azcardinals.com/news-and-e...ardinals/0914f552-66c1-4864-84f7-6c3a8157945d

The dreaded phrase:

"I think the system works well, especially for safeties," Mathieu said.

 

[Chopper0080]

In fairness, it is a true statement. One of the reason I would move Mathieu to nickel CB long term as a sub player, and try and hold onto Bethea and/or Branch for a couple more years.

In reality, we could invest in a long term CB opposite of Peterson, move Mathieu to the nickel, keep Bethea at FS, and move Baker into the SS spot when Branch leaves. Not a bad future plan.

 

[cardpa]

In fairness, it is a true statement. One of the reason I would move Mathieu to nickel CB long term as a sub player, and try and hold onto Bethea and/or Branch for a couple more years.

In reality, we could invest in a long term CB opposite of Peterson, move Mathieu to the nickel, keep Bethea at FS, and move Baker into the SS spot when Branch leaves. Not a bad future plan.

I honestly think the plan is to have Baker replace Mathieu. Nkemdiche was drafted to replace Campbell. Baker was drafted to replace Mathieu. My money is on Keim asking Mathieu to either take a pay cut or they opt out of the contract.

 

[GuernseyCard]

I honestly think the plan is to have Baker replace Mathieu. Nkemdiche was drafted to replace Campbell. Baker was drafted to replace Mathieu. My money is on Keim asking Mathieu to either take a pay cut or they opt out of the contract.

Where is it written that Budda was drafted to replace Mathieu?

The thought that 1-year into a major contract you'd draft his replacement seems silly to me. More likely Budda is their to cover Branch's departure as Bethea has a deal for a couple of years.

 

[GuernseyCard]

In fairness, it is a true statement. One of the reason I would move Mathieu to nickel CB long term as a sub player, and try and hold onto Bethea and/or Branch for a couple more years.

In reality, we could invest in a long term CB opposite of Peterson, move Mathieu to the nickel, keep Bethea at FS, and move Baker into the SS spot when Branch leaves. Not a bad future plan.

Why not Budda at FS?

 

[BigRedRage]

I honestly think the plan is to have Baker replace Mathieu. Nkemdiche was drafted to replace Campbell. Baker was drafted to replace Mathieu. My money is on Keim asking Mathieu to either take a pay cut or they opt out of the contract.

If Mathieu doesnt start playing bigger, the paycut will be needed either way.

I think Nkemdiche was drafted to get a more Dockett like presence on the line. hes not the same type of player as campbell.

 

[cardpa]

Where is it written that Budda was drafted to replace Mathieu?

The thought that 1-year into a major contract you'd draft his replacement seems silly to me. More likely Budda is their to cover Branch's departure as Bethea has a deal for a couple of years.

It's not written anywhere. is however my opinion. At the end of this season Mathieu will be two years into his contract and entering the third in 2018. It's my understanding after that it's voidable by the team.

 

[Chopper0080]

Why not Budda at FS?

That is what I thought he was drafted to be, but they have referenced him in the SS role every time I have heard them discuss him. I thought he would replace Bethea, but from what the team says is that he plays SS, and Branch's play is the reason Baker isn't seeing the field.