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Arizona Cardinals preseason depth chart

By Scott Allen

Jan 16, 2016; Glendale, AZ, USA; Arizona Cardinals quarterback Carson Palmer (3) against the Green Bay Packers during an NFC Divisional round playoff game at University of Phoenix Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 16, 2016; Glendale, AZ, USA; Arizona Cardinals quarterback Carson Palmer (3) against the Green Bay Packers during an NFC Divisional round playoff game at University of Phoenix Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports /
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Oct 11, 2015; Detroit, MI, USA; Arizona Cardinals inside linebacker Kevin Minter (51) tackles Detroit Lions running back Theo Riddick (25) during the second quarter at Ford Field. Mandatory Credit: Tim Fuller-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 11, 2015; Detroit, MI, USA; Arizona Cardinals inside linebacker Kevin Minter (51) tackles Detroit Lions running back Theo Riddick (25) during the second quarter at Ford Field. Mandatory Credit: Tim Fuller-USA TODAY Sports /

1. Kevin Minter

Minter enters his fourth NFL season out of LSU.  This season may be his last to show the potential he has coming out of college.  Not to say he hasn’t had his moments, he has, however he still lacks the consistent play Cardinals fans want to see.

Despite that he comes into the season having more experience.  He started all 16 games last season for the first time in his career.  He totaled 94 tackles last season. Overall not bad however he was up and down all season with his totals.

Consistency will be key.  The linebacking core has been a revolving door the last few seasons.  If he can provide consistent play game in and game out, he could be a Pro Bowler in no time.

2. Alani Fua

Fua enters his second season in the NFL out of BYU.  He was a nice surprise in training camp last season and made it stick come time for the regular season.

He did not play much but was active for all 16 games in 2015.  He had not starts last season, totaling seven tackles.  Fua could be one of those guys that makes the leap to a part-time starter. You may even see him share time at linebacker with Deone Bucannon on the right side.

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