Dec 24, 2011; Cincinnati, OH, USA; Cincinnati Bengals cornerback Nate Clements (22) tackles Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Early Doucet (85) during the second half of the game at Paul Brown Stadium. Cincinnati defeated Arizona 23-16. Mandatory Credit: Mark Zerof-US PRESSWIRE

When the Arizona Cardinals took Michael Floyd in the first round of the NFL Draft last month, you knew the Cards planned to address the production of the receiver position, a position that hasn’t been the same since the departure of Anquan Boldin.  For the past couple of seasons, they’ve had Andre Roberts and Early Doucet “fight” for the number two receiver behind Larry Fitzgerald.  Neither has taken the reins.  Now, it is assumed those two will be fighting for the number three receiver slot, something that is probably a better fit for both of them.  However, that’s not to say one of them couldn’t eventually become the number two.  Floyd still has to prove himself on an NFL field.

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October 24, 2010; Seattle, WA, USA; Arizona Cardinals defensive end Calais Campbell (93) celebrates after sacking Seattle Seahawks quarterback Matt Hasselbeck (8) during the second quarter at Qwest Field. Mandatory Credit: Jason O. Watson-US PRESSWIRE

For all the naysayers, a good point was brought up the other day by azcardinals.com’s Darren Urban.  The last four players who have been publicly promised extensions by the organization, Adrian Wilson, Darnell Dockett, Larry Fitzgerald, and Calais Campbell, all got their extensions.  It is a good point to remember that when the Arizona Cardinals mention wanting to get something done, they are coming through.

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Apr 27, 2012; Tempe, AZ, USA; Arizona Cardinals first round draft choice Michael Floyd holds up a helmet during a press conference at the teams training facility in Tempe. Mandatory Credit: Allan Henry-US PRESSWIRE

The Arizona Cardinals for the most part over the past three days made some very wise choices with their seven picks in the 2012 NFL Draft.  They took best available in a couple of spots and definitely filled a couple of needs.  They set the tone in the first round on Thursday by selecting both a need and the best available wide receiver, Michael Floyd from Notre Dame.  I was excited with the pick as most Cards fans should be.  Overall, I give the Cards a B+ in the three-day event.

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