Offense: At QB, we have Carson Palmer. He was great 2 years ago, finishing 2nd in MVP voting and leading this Cardinals team to the NFC championship, where they got destroyed by MVP winner Cam Newton. Last year, he battled injuries and looked to have lost some arm strength. He just looked older and more brittle. Now to the star of the team. At running back, David johnson has been a superstar. Last year he had over 2200 total yards and 20 touchdowns. He also had 80 catches. Woah. He was the cardinals offense last year, and he will be their offensive identity this year. The wide receivers are okay this year, but might be screwed soon if Larry Fitz decides to hang up the cleats soon, even though he is still really good. John Brown was a huge disappointment last year, however JJ Nelson impressed me. The tight end position is below average. Jermaine Gresham is okay, but can’t stay healthy. The offensive line is pretty good at every spot, but not great at one. If everyone stays healthy and Palmer is better then last year, the offense can be quite good.

Defense: The defensive line is going to be really good, especially is Robert Nkemdiche can get his act together. Chandler Jones and Marcus Golden are both great pass rushers off the edge, and if Nkemdiche can be as dominant as his potential indicates, this could be scary. The linebackers are average. Karlos Dansby is getting old, but I really like the versatility of first round pick Haason Reddick. The cornerbacks are okay as well. Patrick Peterson is a stud, but behind him is nothing to brag about(Cough Justing Bethel Cough). The safeties have the potential to be outstanding. The honeybadger Tyrann Mathieu has been great when healthy, and I really liked the second round pick of Budda Baker. Watch out QB’s, that;s scary. Overall, the defense has pieces, they just need to mesh and have some guys step up.

 

Schedule

 

Week 1: @Lions: W

Week 2: @Colts:W

Week 3: vs Cowboys: L

Week 4: vs 49ers: W

Week 5: @Eagles: L

Week 6: vs Buccaneers: W

Week 7: @Rams: L

Week 8: BYE

Week 9:@49ers: W

Week 10: vs Seahawks: W

Week 11: @Texans: L

Week 12: vs Jaguars: W

Week 13: vs Rams: W

Week 14: vs Titans: W

Week 15:@Redskins: L

Week 16: vs Giants: W

Week 17: @Seahawks: L

 

Prediction: 10-6