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Arizona Cardinals: 5 players who could surprise

By Scott Allen

Aug 28, 2016; Houston, TX, USA; Arizona Cardinals cornerback Brandon Williams (26) breaks up a pass intended for Houston Texans wide receiver Will Fuller (15) during the first half of an NFL football game at NRG Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
Aug 28, 2016; Houston, TX, USA; Arizona Cardinals cornerback Brandon Williams (26) breaks up a pass intended for Houston Texans wide receiver Will Fuller (15) during the first half of an NFL football game at NRG Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports /
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Nov 15, 2015; Seattle, WA, USA; Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson (3) is pressured by Arizona Cardinals nose tackle Rodney Gunter (95) during the fourth quarter at CenturyLink Field. Arizona defeated Seattle, 39-32. Mandatory Credit: Joe Nicholson-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 15, 2015; Seattle, WA, USA; Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson (3) is pressured by Arizona Cardinals nose tackle Rodney Gunter (95) during the fourth quarter at CenturyLink Field. Arizona defeated Seattle, 39-32. Mandatory Credit: Joe Nicholson-USA TODAY Sports /

Rodney Gunter

We already know Gunter is a beast.  He started really coming on as the season progressed in 2015.

When he was drafted in 2015 out of Deleware State, few knew who he was.  It was difficult to even find a photo of him laying around.

Fast forward to 2016, Gunter enters his second season in the NFL.  His name was called several times in the preseason.  Fans are going to hear a lot more from Gunter this year.

It would not be surprising to see Gunter finish in the 5-10 sack range in 2016.  He had just one sack in 2015 to go with his 19 tackles.  Gunter will again prove why he was a steal in the 2015 NFL Draft.  At 6’5 305, he will be a force to be reckoned with.

With other guys like Calais Campbell and Chandler Jones seeing more double teams, this could free Gunter up.  Only big things ahead for this young man.

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