Five Reasons to be Optimistic About the Arizona Cardinals
By Jeremy Meek
The Cardinals had one of the better drafts in 2017, and it should pay dividends
In an offseason where free agency took a huge toll on the team, the Cardinals absolutely had to have a good draft. So that’s exactly what they did, adding talent at multiple spots throughout the process. It was one of the top classes of this year’s affair.
Haason Reddick was one of the truly great talents available this year. His combination of speed and instincts could make him a star at linebacker. Second round pick Budda Baker could also make a huge impact on defense.
Chad Williams will be given a chance to contribute early on offense, and has the talent to succeed. They also added a couple of solid offensive line prospects in the middle rounds, and a change of pace running back who can return kicks. They got good value in nearly every round, and got plenty of guys who could prove to be quality players in the future.