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First of all, I want to address a few things when it comes to my projections and team needs:
1. This mock draft has been completed under the assumption that the Cardinals will at least sign one free-agent offensive lineman as they have stated that they plan to do. If a FA O-Lineman is signed, the offensive line will still remain somewhat of a need position, but not as urgent as if they do not sign one.
2. I believe that with a revamped offensive line, the current Cardinals RBs (Arrington, Shipp) will be able to produce, thus making the RB position much lesser of an area of need going into the draft.
3. The Cardinals are currently optimistic about their chances of being able to sign DT Russell Davis, who performed abmirably last season prior to going down with a season ending injury, however, latest reports are that Davis and the Cardinals are far apart in contract negotiations. Obviously, if Davis is lost, DT becomes a glaring weakness and definate area of need.
4. with Gerald Hayes or James Darling expected to be the Cardinals starting MLB, this could be an area of weakness as well, as Darling is a much more effective as an OLB than he is in the middle.
Gerald Hayes has the potential to be a playmaker, however, he hasn't shown the ability to stay healthy throughout his brief career with the Cardinals.
*This is not necessarily intended to be exact in player predictions, but has been designed to give an idea of which positions the Cardinals will need to address
Anyways, here is my latest Cardinals mock draft:
Round 1: Vernon Davis, TE, Maryland
Imagine how scary the Cardinals offense could be with the addition of another 'big-time playmaker' in Vernon Davis.
If Davis is still available at #8, one would have to think that Denny would jump all over the opportunity to bring in a TE that would make his offense even more potent, and a player who could come in and immediately be a presence on the field.
The Cardinals have lacked a quality TE for a few years now, and this may be Denny's opportunity to land one who is has all of the tools to be one of the elite to ever play the game.
Although the drafting of Vernon Davis could have a negative impact on the fantasy values of Anquan Boldin and Larry Fitzgerald, the Cardinals offense could truly become the NFL's "Greatest Show on Turf" with Vernon Davis
Round 2: Rod Wright, DT, Texas
I've seen various mock drafts that have Wright going in the middle of the first round, while others have him going in the middle of the second round.
Regardless, if Wright is available when the Cardinals go on the clock in Round 2, I think that Wright is the perfect and obvious pick.
As I previously stated, the Cardinals remain optimistic about the chances of being able to re-sign Russell Davis, however the latest reports out here are that the Cardinals and Davis are still far apart in contract negotiations.
Last season the Defensive line struggled following Davis' premature departure due to a season ending iinjury, and Rod Wright would be able to immediately upgrade the position.
With a front 4 of Bertrand Berry, Darnell Dockett, Rod Wright, and Chike Okeafor, the Cardinals could have one of the premier pass rushing attacks in the league.
Round 3: Taitusi "Deuce" Lutui, OG, USC
The Cardinals have stated this offseason that they plan on bringing in at least one FA O-Lineman and then looking to obtain another possibly in round 2 or 3 of the upcoming draft.
With the abundance of quality O-Lineman available in the draft, the Cardinals should be able to find a quality tackle or guard here to come in a provide some depth.
Round 4: Omar Jacobs, QB, Bowling Green
a player who could have been a 1st round draft pick had he entered the draft a year earlier, Jacobs could be a great value for the Cardinals here if he is still available.
With Josh McCown set to depart as a FA, and with the only current QBs on the Cardinals roster being Kurt Warner and John Navarre, the Cardinals will have to find a #2 or #3 either through the draft or through Free Agency.
1. This mock draft has been completed under the assumption that the Cardinals will at least sign one free-agent offensive lineman as they have stated that they plan to do. If a FA O-Lineman is signed, the offensive line will still remain somewhat of a need position, but not as urgent as if they do not sign one.
2. I believe that with a revamped offensive line, the current Cardinals RBs (Arrington, Shipp) will be able to produce, thus making the RB position much lesser of an area of need going into the draft.
3. The Cardinals are currently optimistic about their chances of being able to sign DT Russell Davis, who performed abmirably last season prior to going down with a season ending injury, however, latest reports are that Davis and the Cardinals are far apart in contract negotiations. Obviously, if Davis is lost, DT becomes a glaring weakness and definate area of need.
4. with Gerald Hayes or James Darling expected to be the Cardinals starting MLB, this could be an area of weakness as well, as Darling is a much more effective as an OLB than he is in the middle.
Gerald Hayes has the potential to be a playmaker, however, he hasn't shown the ability to stay healthy throughout his brief career with the Cardinals.
*This is not necessarily intended to be exact in player predictions, but has been designed to give an idea of which positions the Cardinals will need to address
Anyways, here is my latest Cardinals mock draft:
Round 1: Vernon Davis, TE, Maryland
Imagine how scary the Cardinals offense could be with the addition of another 'big-time playmaker' in Vernon Davis.
If Davis is still available at #8, one would have to think that Denny would jump all over the opportunity to bring in a TE that would make his offense even more potent, and a player who could come in and immediately be a presence on the field.
The Cardinals have lacked a quality TE for a few years now, and this may be Denny's opportunity to land one who is has all of the tools to be one of the elite to ever play the game.
Although the drafting of Vernon Davis could have a negative impact on the fantasy values of Anquan Boldin and Larry Fitzgerald, the Cardinals offense could truly become the NFL's "Greatest Show on Turf" with Vernon Davis
Round 2: Rod Wright, DT, Texas
I've seen various mock drafts that have Wright going in the middle of the first round, while others have him going in the middle of the second round.
Regardless, if Wright is available when the Cardinals go on the clock in Round 2, I think that Wright is the perfect and obvious pick.
As I previously stated, the Cardinals remain optimistic about the chances of being able to re-sign Russell Davis, however the latest reports out here are that the Cardinals and Davis are still far apart in contract negotiations.
Last season the Defensive line struggled following Davis' premature departure due to a season ending iinjury, and Rod Wright would be able to immediately upgrade the position.
With a front 4 of Bertrand Berry, Darnell Dockett, Rod Wright, and Chike Okeafor, the Cardinals could have one of the premier pass rushing attacks in the league.
Round 3: Taitusi "Deuce" Lutui, OG, USC
The Cardinals have stated this offseason that they plan on bringing in at least one FA O-Lineman and then looking to obtain another possibly in round 2 or 3 of the upcoming draft.
With the abundance of quality O-Lineman available in the draft, the Cardinals should be able to find a quality tackle or guard here to come in a provide some depth.
Round 4: Omar Jacobs, QB, Bowling Green
a player who could have been a 1st round draft pick had he entered the draft a year earlier, Jacobs could be a great value for the Cardinals here if he is still available.
With Josh McCown set to depart as a FA, and with the only current QBs on the Cardinals roster being Kurt Warner and John Navarre, the Cardinals will have to find a #2 or #3 either through the draft or through Free Agency.
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