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Arizona Cardinals: 3 changes that need to happen

Oct 23, 2016; Glendale, AZ, USA; Arizona Cardinals quarterback Carson Palmer (3) is sacked by Seattle Seahawks defensive end Cliff Avril (56) in the second half at University of Phoenix Stadium. The game ended in a 6-6 tie after overtime. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 23, 2016; Glendale, AZ, USA; Arizona Cardinals quarterback Carson Palmer (3) is sacked by Seattle Seahawks defensive end Cliff Avril (56) in the second half at University of Phoenix Stadium. The game ended in a 6-6 tie after overtime. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports /
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Oct 23, 2016; Glendale, AZ, USA; Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Michael Floyd (15) carries the ball as Seattle Seahawks middle linebacker Bobby Wagner (54) and cornerback DeShawn Shead (35) defend during the first half at University of Phoenix Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Kartozian-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 23, 2016; Glendale, AZ, USA; Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Michael Floyd (15) carries the ball as Seattle Seahawks middle linebacker Bobby Wagner (54) and cornerback DeShawn Shead (35) defend during the first half at University of Phoenix Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Kartozian-USA TODAY Sports /

The Arizona Cardinals still have enough season to make a great run but changes need to happen

Normally a 3-3-1 record would not be a reason to panic.  Although this is the Arizona Cardinals record after seven games, it still isn’t time to panic but it may be time to make a few changes.

This doesn’t mean wholesale changes or even roster changes necessarily.  It means the thinking needs to change and the way the Cardinals and fans look at how they compare to last season. This isn’t the 2015 Cardinals.  Different roster, different schedule.  Much different schedule.

Sure the Cardinals have their division games and they played the Seattle Seahawks much better at home this time around.  However the Cardinals have had to play the AFC East and have to go on the road to face the 5-1 Minnesota Vikings and the resurgent Atlanta Falcons in the second-half of the season.

The Cardinals remain two games back of the Seahawks in the loss column after Sunday night. They definitely still have a shot at the playoffs and this is why some changes should be in order.

The Cardinals play six of their remaining nine games on the road in some hostile environments.  It won’t be easy.  The Cardinals ended last season with three of four at home.  That luxury does not exist in 2016.