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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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Oct 22, 2015; Santa Clara, CA, USA; Seattle Seahawks defensive end Michael Bennett (72) celebrates after a sack against the San Francisco 49ers during the fourth quarter at Levi
Oct 22, 2015; Santa Clara, CA, USA; Seattle Seahawks defensive end Michael Bennett (72) celebrates after a sack against the San Francisco 49ers during the fourth quarter at Levi /

Michael Bennett, Seattle Seahawks

Bennett was recently listed by NFL Network as the 59th best player in 2016 in their Top 100 Players special.  There is a reason for that.  The man is a beast.

The Cardinals must deal with this beast twice in 2016.  The first meeting will be on Sunday Night Football in Arizona on October 23rd.  The second meeting will be on Christmas Eve on Saturday December 24th.

Bennett had 52 tackles with 10 sacks in 2015.  He was credited with 0.5 sacks in the two games against the Cardinals in 2015.

The eight-year pro will turn 31 in November.  Don’t let that fool you though.  Bennett will still be someone to keep your eye on.  Seattle’s defense overall is tough to begin with but keeping Bennett away from Palmer should be the first plan of action.

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