Arizona Cardinals: Breakout Candidates for 2017

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Dec 18, 2016; Glendale, AZ, USA; Arizona Cardinals linebacker Sio Moore (54) against the New Orleans Saints at University of Phoenix Stadium. The Saints defeated the Cardinals 48-41. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports /

Sio Moore, LB

Linebacker Sio Moore is listed as a free agent but is widely expected to remain in the desert on a reasonable deal. A career journeyman, Moore did not see much playing time, if any, until the late-season injury to $LB Deone Buchanon. Playing in four games and starting three, Moore tallied 35 combined tackle, one pass defensed, and two forced fumbles.

The tackle numbers pop out since Moore only played in four games. On that pace, Moore would have been on pace for 140 total tackles over a full 16 game season. Those numbers, however, do not stand out as much as the fumble numbers. With two forced fumbles in only four games, that is a 16 game pace of 8 fumbles.

Those numbers are more than solid and are what the Cardinals need in an inside linebacker. Kevin Minter may walk in free agency, but a cheap Sio Moore instead could turn into a blessing in disguise.

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