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Arizona Cardinals: Top 5 pass rushers they’ll face in 2016

By Scott Allen

Jan 3, 2016; Glendale, AZ, USA; Seattle Seahawks defensive end Michael Bennett (72) against the Arizona Cardinals at University of Phoenix Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 3, 2016; Glendale, AZ, USA; Seattle Seahawks defensive end Michael Bennett (72) against the Arizona Cardinals at University of Phoenix Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports /
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Nov 22, 2015; Glendale, AZ, USA; Arizona Cardinals quarterback Carson Palmer (3) and Arizona Cardinals tackle Jared Veldheer (68) huddle with teammates against the Cincinnati Bengals at University of Phoenix Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 22, 2015; Glendale, AZ, USA; Arizona Cardinals quarterback Carson Palmer (3) and Arizona Cardinals tackle Jared Veldheer (68) huddle with teammates against the Cincinnati Bengals at University of Phoenix Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-USA TODAY Sports /

The Arizona Cardinals offensive line will have their work cut out for them in 2016 

Upon first glance of the schedule when it came out in April was the Arizona Cardinals could have a tough time getting back to 13 victories, their total from last season.  However after breaking down each game, it could happen but they have some tough talent to face.

The Cardinals will face some really good pass rushers during the 2016 season.  Some of them they are familiar with inside the NFC West division.  However some of the guys they don’t see very often.

The Cardinals play two games each against their division, the entire NFC South, the entire AFC East, and the first-place teams in the NFC North and NFC East. Not an easy task for any team.

The Cardinals themselves grabbed a potential opponent and brought him over in a trade from the New England Patriots.  Although Chandler Jones is officially listed as a linebacker, he is a top pass rusher.  Cross him off foes the Cardinals will have to face.

Oh the Patriots don’t come empty-handed though.  They will still be a force to be reckoned with. They also face top defensive units in the Carolina Panthers, New York Jets, and Seattle Seahawks.  Also don’t forget that Los Angeles Rams defensive line.

Here are five guys that I imagine Cardinals quarterback Carson Palmer and the Cardinals offensive line would just not rather face.  They will likely agree with you in that these five guys will give them fits come this season.

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