Pre-seaon Game 3 - Results are in, Roster almost set

[RugbyMuffin]

What I learned from the Cardinals 3rd preseason game is......

Second verse is same as the first.....for the most part.

Last night I felt like I was watching a 2013 Cardinals game. Carson Palmer played like Carson Palmer does, very hot and cold. Andre Ellington ran how Ellington runs. The defense looked very good, bordering on great There wasn't a lot of natural pressure on the QB, but with a blitz here at there, they create some pressure (not a lot). Tight ends are giving the defense problems.

You know, just like last year.

There are differences but they are slight. Our inside linebackers are not as good as last year, but our offense tackles are much improved.

And like every year, we have new players, rookies, whom have all kinds of potential, but it remains to be seen, like every year, if it translates.

From what I have seen this preseason, I see a team much like last year, that will be competitive with a really good defense, and a hot/cold offense. I can see this team going anywhere from 7-9 to 12-4. My prediction will be 8-8, with a majority of the games coming done to the last possession.

As for the final 53. It was almost too easy. The coaches didn't really leave much to speculation last night. If you didn't see the field, then you are pretty much not in the plans for the season. Not everyone who played last night will make the final 53. Those players who played last night and don't make the final 53 will probably be put on the practice squad as some point.

Below is my take on the final 53, barring any substantial injuries Thursday night. I am barely watching Thursday night, BTW. The Cardinals have potentially 1 practice between last night's game, and Thursday's game. There will be no one playing in the 4th game that will be on the final 53, IMO.

That's pretty much it for me till Week 1 of the season. Got drafts and a small vacation to take care of.

Below is my final 53 prediction, with an either/or between Glenn Carson, and Isaac Sopoaga.

 

[Cardiac]

Good list. I personally would only keep 3 RB's and add an extra Oline or LB or DB. Taylor would be the odd man out.

 

[Garthshort]

Rugby, isn't Okafor an OLB? I like Bernard better than Alexander at OLB, and was surprised, last night, that Golden played before Powell. Were they showcasing him? And your roster is pretty thin at safety, with Bucannon playing mostly close to the line, and don't really know if he can play deep. And in that clip on the Honey Badger, he looked kind of heavy, raising questions of whether he'd be ready for Week One.

 

[BullheadCardFan]

And in that clip on the Honey Badger, he looked kind of heavy, raising questions of whether he'd be ready for Week One.

I read in an article he put on weight on purpose to help with his tackling. It may not work with the way he plays and will put more pressure on his knee.

 

[NJCardFan]

I thought the first team defense played well. From what I saw, Cincy had only 1 first down until their FG drive late in the first half. The line put pressure on Daulton which is impressive considering Cincy has one of the better o-lines out there. Where they got burnt was in mid coverage which is a killer. Cincy converted a few 2nd and 3rd and long situations which can't happen. This needs to improve. The offense, as Rugby said, were hot and cold. Palmer missing wide open receivers is bothersome but Ellington looked pretty good at times. The offense is going to live or die with Palmer. When he's on, he's one of the best. When he's not, he's Skelton bad. The o-line played really well as Palmer had tons of time to throw and it didn't look like he was pressured at all. It was his accuracy that was lacking. Anyhoo, it's a long season so only time will tell.

 

[GuernseyCard]

Hard to argue with this list, but I'll try.

1. Okafor and Benard as OLB/DE hybrids and Alexander being the surprise cut.

2, Sopaoga makes the roster.

3. Our kicker may not be on team, yet.

4. Won't be shocked by a trade.

 

[cardpa]

I think Carson goes PS. I also think it will be either 3 RBs or 5 WRs. Don't see both 4 and 6. I think it will either be 4 and 5 or 3 and 6. Right now I am leaning toward 4 and 5. Powell goes PS with Carson.

 

[Chris_Sanders]

My guess is the Cards will be looking at cuts at DL/LB today rather heavily.

 

[BullheadCardFan]

My guess is the Cards will be looking at cuts at DL/LB today rather heavily.

And RB I believe. Maybe not this week, but next week after Monday cuts.

 

[Shaggy]

I still think Brittan Golden will make the team.

 

[Iceman]

Surely, there will be a late add/drop to this list. I do think its pretty accurate-IMO

 

[CardLogic]

It's my guess that it will be Sowell not Potter as the back-up OT. Potter's advantage is he can also play inside at guard, but the team is already set at guard with Larsen, Coop, Fanaika, and Watford. Sowell is stronger at OT than Potter.

 

[RugbyMuffin]

Rugby, isn't Okafor an OLB? I like Bernard better than Alexander at OLB, and was surprised, last night, that Golden played before Powell. Were they showcasing him? And your roster is pretty thin at safety, with Bucannon playing mostly close to the line, and don't really know if he can play deep. And in that clip on the Honey Badger, he looked kind of heavy, raising questions of whether he'd be ready for Week One.

Alex Okafor was playing with the starters as the nickel DE, and play OLBer with the 2nd team. The 2nd team Nickel package DE, is Kareem Martin.

Bernard didn't see the field last night, and Alexander played with the 2nd team defense.

 

[Mitch]

What I learned from the Cardinals 3rd preseason game is......

Second verse is same as the first.....for the most part.

Last night I felt like I was watching a 2013 Cardinals game. Carson Palmer played like Carson Palmer does, very hot and cold. Andre Ellington ran how Ellington runs. The defense looked very good, bordering on great There wasn't a lot of natural pressure on the QB, but with a blitz here at there, they create some pressure (not a lot). Tight ends are giving the defense problems.

You know, just like last year.

There are differences but they are slight. Our inside linebackers are not as good as last year, but our offense tackles are much improved.

And like every year, we have new players, rookies, whom have all kinds of potential, but it remains to be seen, like every year, if it translates.

From what I have seen this preseason, I see a team much like last year, that will be competitive with a really good defense, and a hot/cold offense. I can see this team going anywhere from 7-9 to 12-4. My prediction will be 8-8, with a majority of the games coming done to the last possession.

As for the final 53. It was almost too easy. The coaches didn't really leave much to speculation last night. If you didn't see the field, then you are pretty much not in the plans for the season. Not everyone who played last night will make the final 53. Those players who played last night and don't make the final 53 will probably be put on the practice squad as some point.

Below is my take on the final 53, barring any substantial injuries Thursday night. I am barely watching Thursday night, BTW. The Cardinals have potentially 1 practice between last night's game, and Thursday's game. There will be no one playing in the 4th game that will be on the final 53, IMO.

That's pretty much it for me till Week 1 of the season. Got drafts and a small vacation to take care of.

Below is my final 53 prediction, with an either/or between Glenn Carson, and Isaac Sopoaga.

I think your picks are right on as what the roster will look like before waiver claims---save that i have Benard (Alexander) and Sopoaga (Carson). Great format! Great job!

 

[seesred]

I think Karin M art in looked pretty good. I would like to see him in early Thursday. Great read I agree except some new sign UPS should be close.

GBR
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[RugbyMuffin]

I think your picks are right on as what the roster will look like before waiver claims---save that i have Benard (Alexander) and Sopoaga (Carson). Great format! Great job!

Right back at you. You coverage has been incredible this offseason.

Bryan McCann......that's your boy! I had zero chance for him, and he has played VERY well for the Cardinals this preseason.

 

[Mitch]

Right back at you. You coverage has been incredible this offseason.

Bryan McCann......that's your boy! I had zero chance for him, and he has played VERY well for the Cardinals this preseason.

You have MUCH better handwriting and formatting than i do! I really like the way you did that, with the names and the red numbers!

 

[Jetstream Green]

Right back at you. You coverage has been incredible this offseason.

Bryan McCann......that's your boy! I had zero chance for him, and he has played VERY well for the Cardinals this preseason.

McCann did not look so hot last night in my opinion

 

[RugbyMuffin]

McCann did not look so hot last night in my opinion

He had a really nice special teams play, which is where he will be used most.

 

[RugbyMuffin]

You have MUCH better handwriting and formatting than i do! I really like the way you did that, with the names and the red numbers!

Raised by two teachers.

 

[Mitch]

Raised by two teachers.

They taught you well, my friend!

 

[Vermont Maverick]

To me, Sowell is the #7 lineman. It is between Potter and Watford for the #8 spot. If you recall, Sowell was playing some guard last year, and Watford has done nothing to distinguish himself. He could easily slip to the practice squad.

 

[BullheadCardFan]

– Keim said a big concern of his coming into camp was right tackle but said that no longer is an issue. “Bobby Massie played very well last night,” he said.

– He said he thought DT Dan Williams had his best game
of the preseason. In light of Darnell Dockett’s absence, that’s a good thing.

– Keim was very high on the play of rookie safety Deone Bucannon, and said he hopes Bucannon gets more playing time.

http://blog.azcardinals.com/author/darrenurban/

 

[RugbyMuffin]

UPDATE:

I think with Minter coming back, the Cardinals will hold onto Isaac Sopoaga, sorry Glen Carson.

 

[b8rtm8nn]

UPDATE:

I think with Minter coming back, the Cardinals will hold onto Isaac Sopoaga, sorry Glen Carson.

I agree with this and with Kelly Tommy or whatever his name is - I think Alexander is on the outside looking in - Demens is just younger and faster (but not fast enough). I still think we roll with Sopoaga since Ta'amu is just coming off injury. (Okafor takes Alexander's OLB slot)

If we pick up an ILB in the next 2 weeks - it's Demens that gets cut - I think Bishop will do well this year (so he will likely be cut)