Harry
ASFN Consultant and Senior Writer
According to multiple sources the Cards will explode off the free agent starting line. While they theoretically couldn’t have negotiated with anyone it looks like they will quickly reach agreement with Mosely & Suggs. I expect the Cards to target a midrange cost WR as well. I think the Cards are seriously interested in Brett Hundley to replace Glennon, who would not have been a good fit for the new offense. That signing, which I critizied at the time, was yet another waste of dollars by Keim. Don’t ask me why he’s still employed. Living on past glory if I had to guess.
Adding Suggs, who plays like he’s five years younger than the calendar protrays, would truly give the Cards fexibilty in the draft. They would likely have enough off the edge to compete without Bosa or Allen. They could take Murray. They could move down filling more holes. This is a very strong, deep draft. Having already secured Gilbert, the line looks more functional. However it’s still plausible to see them take OL help early & late. With no interior DLs likely to be grabbed in FA they could shock everyone & take Williams. I’m hearing they are more likely to stay with their current set. I think Nkemdiche will still disappoint, but the athletic skills attraction seems to lure Keim. If only Nkemdiche liked to play the game. They’ll likely make a vet depth signing for the DL at some point.
Clearly the Cards will acquire a safety and FA makes sense as I can’t remember a time when they were cheaper. I doubt they’d go for Collins, but there are several solid ones available.
The Cards goal is to compete for a playoff slot this year. If things go as I’ve outlined the defense will be playoff quality. The question is can a new offense, possibly led by a first year QB, be effective enough to get the Cards to the Promised Land. It’s almost ironic when you consider that many teams with a solid defense want a slightly conservative offense. The Cards won’t have that. If I’m right if will be fair to say the Cards will go as far as their offense allows.
Adding Suggs, who plays like he’s five years younger than the calendar protrays, would truly give the Cards fexibilty in the draft. They would likely have enough off the edge to compete without Bosa or Allen. They could take Murray. They could move down filling more holes. This is a very strong, deep draft. Having already secured Gilbert, the line looks more functional. However it’s still plausible to see them take OL help early & late. With no interior DLs likely to be grabbed in FA they could shock everyone & take Williams. I’m hearing they are more likely to stay with their current set. I think Nkemdiche will still disappoint, but the athletic skills attraction seems to lure Keim. If only Nkemdiche liked to play the game. They’ll likely make a vet depth signing for the DL at some point.
Clearly the Cards will acquire a safety and FA makes sense as I can’t remember a time when they were cheaper. I doubt they’d go for Collins, but there are several solid ones available.
The Cards goal is to compete for a playoff slot this year. If things go as I’ve outlined the defense will be playoff quality. The question is can a new offense, possibly led by a first year QB, be effective enough to get the Cards to the Promised Land. It’s almost ironic when you consider that many teams with a solid defense want a slightly conservative offense. The Cards won’t have that. If I’m right if will be fair to say the Cards will go as far as their offense allows.
