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Arizona Cardinals: Free agency grades

By Scott Allen

Oct 2, 2016; Santa Clara, CA, USA; Dallas Cowboys running back Ezekiel Elliott (21) runs the ball defended by San Francisco 49ers safety Antoine Bethea (41) during the third quarter at Levi's Stadium. The Dallas Cowboys won 24-17. Mandatory Credit: Kelvin Kuo-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 2, 2016; Santa Clara, CA, USA; Dallas Cowboys running back Ezekiel Elliott (21) runs the ball defended by San Francisco 49ers safety Antoine Bethea (41) during the third quarter at Levi's Stadium. The Dallas Cowboys won 24-17. Mandatory Credit: Kelvin Kuo-USA TODAY Sports /
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Dec 18, 2016; Glendale, AZ, USA; Arizona Cardinals tight end Jermaine Gresham (84) 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
Dec 18, 2016; Glendale, AZ, USA; Arizona Cardinals tight end Jermaine Gresham (84) 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 /

Jermaine Gresham

A little surprised at the four-year deal but the Cardinals could have done worse here.  His 2016 production did improve over 2015, his first season with the team.

It would seem as if the Cardinals valued his 37-receptions a little more than some.  After getting one-year deals each of the last two-years, the Cardinals gave him a four-year deal this time.

There were other tight ends on the market but being able to re-sign your own should not be understated.  To that end, the Cardinals saw Darren Fells leave on Saturday for the Detroit Lions.

There should be no question as to who the number one tight end for the Cardinals is now.  The Cardinals looked to possibly have Fells be that guy but he was in the doghouse early in camp last season.

Gresham will be asked to do more with the receiving core in a time of transition and uncertainty. Hopefully he becomes a big target for Carson Palmer in 2017.

Grade: B

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