Comments on: Work to do on the linebacking lineup http://blog.azcardinals.com/2013/02/11/work-to-do-on-the-linebacking-lineup/ Darren Urban's Official Blog Sun, 19 May 2013 07:03:25 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.com/ By: Coach Kevin http://blog.azcardinals.com/2013/02/11/work-to-do-on-the-linebacking-lineup/#comment-110182 Wed, 13 Feb 2013 20:46:52 +0000 http://blog.azcardinals.com/?p=10723#comment-110182 If no trades occur, I really believe the Cardinals are going to get Fisher with the first pick. This instantly cuts the QB sacks in half or more immediately.

So the question is, what do we do in round 2 and 3?

I am really starting to like the idea of having the Bama Center Barrett Jones drafted in round 2. Because he can play C, G and Tackle. That is the kind of quality depth we could use on the o-line. So I think Jones makes the most logical sense. The only other realistic option for me would be Xavier Rhodes the huge shutdown corner from Florida St. Can you imagine the defense with Peterson and Rhodes at corner? Wow! The only risk is, Xavier might not fall to pick #36.

Finally, in round three, we find the young QB to learn under Arian’s and Moore. I like Bray or Manuel here because of their arms. If there are both gone, then I get my inside backer with Reddick, or Bostic, or I get my durable running back in Monte Ball.

Bottom line, the Cardinals are positioned high enough in this draft to allow for much flexibility and still find instant starters in the first three rounds.

]]> By: NFL Trade Rumors - NFL News & Rumors: Tuesday 2/12 NFL Trade Rumors - - http://blog.azcardinals.com/2013/02/11/work-to-do-on-the-linebacking-lineup/#comment-110120 Wed, 13 Feb 2013 00:24:47 +0000 http://blog.azcardinals.com/?p=10723#comment-110120 [...] LB Paris Lenon is unlikely to be brought back. (AzCardinals.com) [...]

]]> By: Darren Urban http://blog.azcardinals.com/2013/02/11/work-to-do-on-the-linebacking-lineup/#comment-110118 Tue, 12 Feb 2013 23:29:29 +0000 http://blog.azcardinals.com/?p=10723#comment-110118 Brazilian –

RE: Bradley

I don’t know exactly what it was. They are staying in a 3-4, so I don’t know how much different it will be. And for the salary he is supposed to get, I don’t know if you can afford another wait-and-see.

]]> By: Brazilian Fan http://blog.azcardinals.com/2013/02/11/work-to-do-on-the-linebacking-lineup/#comment-110117 Tue, 12 Feb 2013 23:27:48 +0000 http://blog.azcardinals.com/?p=10723#comment-110117 Darren,
do you think that the lack of playing time for Bradley with the Cardinals came strictly from what he showed in practice, in comparison to Walker; problems in learning the system; was he being “kept fresh” for special teams (which I don’t think so) or he did’n have much of an opportunity under Whiz and Horton because of his previous system, that was a 4-3?
isn’t this the case of keeping him now that everybody will adapt to another ner system?

]]> By: Louisville Card http://blog.azcardinals.com/2013/02/11/work-to-do-on-the-linebacking-lineup/#comment-110115 Tue, 12 Feb 2013 22:11:05 +0000 http://blog.azcardinals.com/?p=10723#comment-110115 @georgiebird

You’re Missing Jordan’s point. You’ve been repeating yourself for at least the last 10-15 of Darren’s article’s that the LB’s aren’t any good. Give Darren and the rest of us a break and stop with the 3-4 stuff, we understand how you feel about it.

]]> By: Jordan http://blog.azcardinals.com/2013/02/11/work-to-do-on-the-linebacking-lineup/#comment-110101 Tue, 12 Feb 2013 17:59:11 +0000 http://blog.azcardinals.com/?p=10723#comment-110101 @georgiebird

Understood. Yes your post did directly deal with the article and no matter how much some people may disagree with your opinion on the state of this linebacking core, everyone is entitled to an opinion. I just would like to understand why it is that you have already written off this next season. What do you think would need to happen for this team to have a shot at the playoffs (other than changing the defense to a 4-3, seeing as it has already been confirmed that it’s not gonna happen) and why can’t those things happen this year?

]]> By: Zach http://blog.azcardinals.com/2013/02/11/work-to-do-on-the-linebacking-lineup/#comment-110097 Tue, 12 Feb 2013 16:58:39 +0000 http://blog.azcardinals.com/?p=10723#comment-110097 @Georgiebird – Dan Williams is a top 10 NT, not sure why you think he is not good. The guy is a beast, but he was off the field a lot in Horton’s scheme because he ran a TON of nickel.

Dwash is one of the fastest LB’s in the game, but the other spots need help. Acho is a good player, but not a pro bowler. The combo of Scho and Groves is servicable to me – but if we can grab a star OLB that is always great.

I think we need a real SILB, Lenon is getting old and Bradley for whatever reason has not worked out. My biggest concern is SILB, than OLB.

Overall – are defense was amazing last year given the field position and time of possession.

Not sure why you think we are so bad and not capable of playing our base 3-4…

If our offense can rank around 20ish (compared to 32nd last year) we can make the playoffs. That is not too much to ask…

]]> By: Campbells http://blog.azcardinals.com/2013/02/11/work-to-do-on-the-linebacking-lineup/#comment-110091 Tue, 12 Feb 2013 12:46:10 +0000 http://blog.azcardinals.com/?p=10723#comment-110091 Our linebackers can’t pass cover. We don’t have an edge rush. However, there are other areas where we can make cap room. Our running backs are injury prone. Tight ends are terrible.
LRS, and Wilson should be let go. LRS is too small, and PP is better on special teams.

]]> By: The Arizona Cardinals and Their Offseason Needs. « Heavy In The Games http://blog.azcardinals.com/2013/02/11/work-to-do-on-the-linebacking-lineup/#comment-110080 Tue, 12 Feb 2013 05:22:49 +0000 http://blog.azcardinals.com/?p=10723#comment-110080 [...] of player that is generally let go when a new coaching staff comes in, as noted by Darren Urban of AZCardinals.com. On the other hand, the club could save $3.5 million in salary cap space by cutting Bradley, who [...]

]]> By: georgiebird http://blog.azcardinals.com/2013/02/11/work-to-do-on-the-linebacking-lineup/#comment-110076 Tue, 12 Feb 2013 03:16:28 +0000 http://blog.azcardinals.com/?p=10723#comment-110076 @Jordan,
Let me repeat myself so we are perfectly clear. You are wrong when you say that “I don’t like the 3-4″. Fact is I love the 3-4 when you have a great NT and four big, fast linebackers. We don’t have any of the above.
I also am glad to hear that you feel there is some validity to my points.
Darren’s article addressed the state of the linebacker group- I feel my post dealt directly with that article.
The Cardinals are all about repeating the same mistakes over and over- it’s led me to repeat myself over and over. I’ve been a fan too long to know any other way.

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