Arizona Cardinals: 5 areas to fix for 2017

By Scott Allen | Nov 27, 2016

Nov 27, 2016; Atlanta, GA, USA; Atlanta Falcons cornerback Robert Alford (23) breaks up a pass intended for Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Michael Floyd (15) during the second half at the Georgia Dome. The Falcons defeated the Cardinals 38-19. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports /

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Aug 19, 2016; San Diego, CA, USA; Arizona Cardinals punter Drew Butler (2) punts during the first quarter of the game against the San Diego Chargers at Qualcomm Stadium. San Diego won 19-3. Mandatory Credit: Orlando Ramirez-USA TODAY Sports /

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It is still hard to decipher what the love affair the Cardinals have with punter Drew Butler is all about. He was re-signed last week. He hasn’t performed any better than his first go-around.

The Cardinals were pinned at their own six on Sunday on fourth down. He couldn’t get the ball to mid-field. He kicked the ball just 39-yards, putting the Falcons less than 10-yards away from field goal range.

Butler isn’t the answer. Yes, we all realize he is the holder for Chandler Catanzaro. That’s not a valid reason to keep him as a punting liability. There are a lot of qualified people in the league than can hold a placekick.

The Cardinals will need to address this position outside of the draft. There is no reason to stretch for a guy in the draft. Are there a lot of better options than Butler right now? Maybe, maybe not. They have to try however. The Butler experiment is just not working.

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