nfl.com looks at Cardinals offseason

[Totally_Red]

http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap2000000324975/article/offseason-forecast-arizona-cardinals



excerpt:

Arizona already has been bandied about as a potential landing spot for free-agent left tackle Branden Albert. Right tackle can be filled via the draft. Maurice Jones-Drew would make for an interesting flier as Mendenhall's replacement on early downs. With just a few tweaks, Arians' squad could push for a third playoff spot out of the NFC West next season.​

 

[BigRedRage]

i would love to replace mendingknee with MJD. (only at a low price though, otherwise I am happy with ellington, taylor and a rookie)

 

[Totally_Red]

i would love to replace mendingknee with MJD. (only at a low price though, otherwise I am happy with ellington, taylor and a rookie)

Only concern with MJD is the wear on the tires.

 

[Jim Otis]

The writer of the article , makes it sound like we are a candidate for the Bronze in 2014 .
TWO THOUGHTS;

#1 - I think we are going for the Gold !

#2 - I think we are going to get Gold !

 

[BigRedRage]

Only concern with MJD is the wear on the tires.

similar wear on mendingknee and less fumbles.

 

[unseenaz]

i would love to replace mendingknee with MJD. (only at a low price though, otherwise I am happy with ellington, taylor and a rookie)

That would be an exciting move. When was he last on a team that had playoff hopes? Ever? Might bring out the best in him, when he's on, he's a beast.

 

[Chopper0080]

The real question for me is how much do you really want to spend to replace the 687 yards Mendenhall rushed for last year? Especially when you consider Ellington's carries will only go up. I would much rather spend a 5th rounder on a RB in a deep draft than spend 2 mil on a vet.

 

[Totally_Red]

The real question for me is how much do you really want to spend to replace the 687 yards Mendenhall rushed for last year? Especially when you consider Ellington's carries will only go up. I would much rather spend a 5th rounder on a RB in a deep draft than spend 2 mil on a vet.

Very little. Mel Kiper says this is a very deep draft for offensive tackles, running backs and wide receivers.

 

[Cheesebeef]

The real question for me is how much do you really want to spend to replace the 687 yards Mendenhall rushed for last year? Especially when you consider Ellington's carries will only go up. I would much rather spend a 5th rounder on a RB in a deep draft than spend 2 mil on a vet.

completely agree. and MJD really hasn't looked good for a couple years now.

i really hope the team is going into next season with the idea that Ellington, the most explosive/dangerous player is going to be the featured back with someone coming in to spell him, instead of the other way around last season. Mendy was still getting more touches then Juke the second half of last season. maybe that's because Juke was banged up, but if he's healthy this year, dude should be a focal point of our rushing/receiving attack.

 

[Hollywood]

The writer of the article , makes it sound like we are a candidate for the Bronze in 2014 .
TWO THOUGHTS;

#1 - I think we are going for the Gold !

#2 - I think we are going to get Gold !

I noticed this too and thought the same thing.

 

[RugbyMuffin]

I still don't see why there is a problem replacing Mendenhall with Stepfan Taylor, or Ryan Williams.

Or someone in the draft, or one of the multitude of big name, no gain running backs that could be had on the cheap in free agency.

There are so many options to replace Mendenhall, including re-signing him to a team friendly contract, that I find it a non-issue.

Andre Ellington will be back next year, thus the position is taken care of.

 

[jefftheshark]

I still don't see why there is a problem replacing Mendenhall with Stepfan Taylor, or Ryan Williams.

Who is this "Ryan Williams" you are referring too?

JTS

 

[juza76]

The real question for me is how much do you really want to spend to replace the 687 yards Mendenhall rushed for last year? Especially when you consider Ellington's carries will only go up. I would much rather spend a 5th rounder on a RB in a deep draft than spend 2 mil on a vet.

i read great things about andre Williams rb from BC

Your mock draft is the best i have seen

 

[blindseyed]

push for a third playoff spot out of the NFC West next season.

A THIRD spot???

 

[bigfan1357]

Agreed, with the position filled for next year it is a non-issue

 

[RugbyMuffin]

Who is this "Ryan Williams" you are referring too?

JTS

Sorry, meant to say "Little Brittle"