The 2023 NFL Draft can be held in Kansas Metropolis from April 27-29. The Arizona Cardinals have the third-overall decide however they’ve already made strikes to enhance the staff. Right here’s the very best and worst of what they’ve completed this offseason:
BEST | Hiring Jonathan Gannon
After going 28-37-1 in 4 seasons with the Cardinals, Kliff Kingsbury was relieved of head teaching duties and changed by Philadelphia’s defensive coordinator Jonathan Gannon. Arizona’s protection performed poorly final season and was an enormous cause for the staff’s 4-13 document.
Solely Chicago gave up extra factors than Arizona in 2022 and their 36 sacks have been the fewest since 2017. Gannon’s Eagles gave up the eighth-fewest factors and second-fewest yards per sport final season with a league-best 70 sacks. Gannon is simply 40 years outdated however brings 15 years of NFL expertise and a confirmed observe document to Arizona, one thing Kingsbury by no means might.
BEST | Including Kyzir White
The 26-year-old linebacker spent one 12 months in Philadelphia after 4 seasons with the Chargers. White performed in each sport final season and completed second on the staff with 110 tackles. He additionally had three tackles for loss, seven passes defended and 1.5 sacks.
Gannon introduced Nick Rallis with him from Philly. At 29 years outdated, he would be the youngest defensive coordinator in NFL historical past. With White on the staff, Rallis will get an skilled participant to share his data of the system with different gamers.
WORST | Shedding Byron Murphy
For anybody that thought the Cardinals’ poor grades on the current NFLPA Participant Report Card didn’t matter, Byron Murphy would love a phrase with you. After signing with the Vikings, the younger cornerback praised Minnesota’s services at his introductory press convention. Apparently, he didn’t like paying for meals with Arizona.
