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[RON_IN_OC]

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[BirdGangThing]

$40 million? ain't no sweat of my brow

hopefully we're just getting started - spend big on defense

 

[SoonerLou]

OK boys, see you Wednesday

 

[Buckybird]

The need was greater at EDGE.

We still need a DUDE & difference maker at the edge!!! Trade a #2 & extend Hendrickson then draft Nolan at DT & you’ve got the makings of a solid pass rush that can get you to the playoffs

 

[Stout]

Sweet, we got Sweat.

 

[CardsFan88]

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[Totally_Red]

Not in the least! Still better go get the best guy available & that’s Hendrickson. 1 Trey is good, 2 are great & 3 would be outstanding

Getting Josh Sweat may make it easier to get Hendrickson. He would know he has a threat on the other side.

 

[BritCard]

It's fine. Not as bad money wise as I thought he might be. Still think he's a good Edge 2 rather than an Edge 1. Makes the room better for sure.

 

[Metcalf Rules]

Well that probably wraps up the 2025 free agency period…

And maybe 26 and 27 too.

 

[Ouchie-Z-Clown]

Good signing.

 

[SoonerLou]

A @kerouac9 level OOF from Kyle. Lets hope he's wrong on this one.

Signed edge rusher Josh Sweat (4 years, $76.4 million, $41 million guaranteed)
Grade: D

Analysis: This is such a Cardinals move. They missed out on the crown jewel of the free agent defensive line crop – Milton Williams – and instead overpaid for an edge who is a solid player, but is not going to inject fear into opposing linemen.

Sweat can both rush the passer and defend the run at an above average level, so he’s a useful piece, but the Cardinals needed a game-wrecker.

I fully believe Sweat was a product of a dominant defensive line, as he didn’t get nearly the attention of most standout edge-rushers since Philly was so good everywhere else. The Cardinals’ defensive front is substantially worse, and Sweat’s effectiveness will be affected by the move.

The market for Sweat clearly was not super hot, and the Cardinals made a mistake here after missing out on Williams. The smart move would have been to trade for Trey Hendrickson, who is leaps and bounds better than Sweat despite being 30 years old.

Don’t be surprised if Baron Browning is the more effective pass-rusher for the Cardinals in 2025.

 

[Buckybird]

A @kerouac9 level OOF from Kyle. Lets hope he's wrong on this one.

Signed edge rusher Josh Sweat (4 years, $76.4 million, $41 million guaranteed)
Grade: D

Analysis: This is such a Cardinals move. They missed out on the crown jewel of the free agent defensive line crop – Milton Williams – and instead overpaid for an edge who is a solid player, but is not going to inject fear into opposing linemen.

Sweat can both rush the passer and defend the run at an above average level, so he’s a useful piece, but the Cardinals needed a game-wrecker.

I fully believe Sweat was a product of a dominant defensive line, as he didn’t get nearly the attention of most standout edge-rushers since Philly was so good everywhere else. The Cardinals’ defensive front is substantially worse, and Sweat’s effectiveness will be affected by the move.

The market for Sweat clearly was not super hot, and the Cardinals made a mistake here after missing out on Williams. The smart move would have been to trade for Trey Hendrickson, who is leaps and bounds better than Sweat despite being 30 years old.

Don’t be surprised if Baron Browning is the more effective pass-rusher for the Cardinals in 2025.

I absolutely agree with this analysis on Milton most likely having a bigger impact.

We still need the difference maker on the edge & a kick ass guy on the interior

 

[FB94]

both Browning and Sweat will be even more effective if we get a guy or two that can consistently collapse the middle of the pocket. This is the next big need, a wrecking ball up the middle.

 

[602 Native]

We still need a DUDE & difference maker at the edge!!! Trade a #2 & extend Hendrickson then draft Nolan at DT & you’ve got the makings of a solid pass rush that can get you to the playoffs

Exactly!

This should be the beginning.

Why not get Hendrickson?

 

[MadCardDisease]

A @kerouac9 level OOF from Kyle. Lets hope he's wrong on this one.

Signed edge rusher Josh Sweat (4 years, $76.4 million, $41 million guaranteed)
Grade: D

Analysis: This is such a Cardinals move. They missed out on the crown jewel of the free agent defensive line crop – Milton Williams – and instead overpaid for an edge who is a solid player, but is not going to inject fear into opposing linemen.

Sweat can both rush the passer and defend the run at an above average level, so he’s a useful piece, but the Cardinals needed a game-wrecker.

I fully believe Sweat was a product of a dominant defensive line, as he didn’t get nearly the attention of most standout edge-rushers since Philly was so good everywhere else. The Cardinals’ defensive front is substantially worse, and Sweat’s effectiveness will be affected by the move.

The market for Sweat clearly was not super hot, and the Cardinals made a mistake here after missing out on Williams. The smart move would have been to trade for Trey Hendrickson, who is leaps and bounds better than Sweat despite being 30 years old.

Don’t be surprised if Baron Browning is the more effective pass-rusher for the Cardinals in 2025.

Kyle must not watch a lot of Eagles games. Everyone knows that Jalen Carter is the game-wrecker inside.

 

[FB94]

Don’t mind giving up a second rounder for Hendrickson but can you pay him what he wants after Sweat deal. I’m sure there is a creative way but Cards don’t seem to color outside the lines to often

 

[RON_IN_OC]

I bet Sweat has a bigger overall impact on the Cardinals, than Milton has in the Patriots.

 

[Shane]

Don’t mind giving up a second rounder for Hendrickson but can you pay him what he wants after Sweat deal. I’m sure there is a creative way but Cards don’t seem to color outside the lines to often

They 100% could afford both plus more free agents if they really want… and extend McBride

 

[RON_IN_OC]

Don’t mind giving up a second rounder for Hendrickson but can you pay him what he wants after Sweat deal. I’m sure there is a creative way but Cards don’t seem to color outside the lines to often

You'd probably have to rework/extend Murray.

 

[JohnnyCakes]

Kyle must not watch a lot of Eagles games. Everyone knows that Jalen Carter is the game-wrecker inside.

but Jalen Carter isnt a free agent. I believe he referred to Williams as the king of the crop of FREE AGENTS

 

[MadCardDisease]

but Jalen Carter isnt a free agent. I believe he referred to Williams as the king of the crop of FREE AGENTS

What I'm saying is that Jalen Carter is the STUD on the Eagles DL. He is the one that is drawing the double teams inside not Milton Williams.

 

[Ronin]

Johnny Venerable

@JohnnyVenerable
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Don't be surprised if the Arizona Cardinals add a veteran CB this week.They'd like some more experience in that room to balance out the youth movement.

 

[RON_IN_OC]

Johnny Venerable

@JohnnyVenerable
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Don't be surprised if the Arizona Cardinals add a veteran CB this week.They'd like some more experience in that room to balance out the youth movement.

Bring Rasul Douglas full circle?

 

[ASUCHRIS]

Bring Rasul Douglas full circle?

Would probably rather bring back Murphy...can play inside or out and is an actual ballhawk, something we desperately need.

 

[FB94]

Any new rumors about Hendrickson and the Cards after Sweat signing