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Arizona Cardinals: Depth chart offers little surprise

By Scott Allen

ATLANTA, GA - AUGUST 26: Head coach Bruce Arians of the Arizona Cardinals looks on during the game against the Atlanta Falcons at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on August 26, 2017 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)
ATLANTA, GA - AUGUST 26: Head coach Bruce Arians of the Arizona Cardinals looks on during the game against the Atlanta Falcons at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on August 26, 2017 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images) /
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The Arizona Cardinals first regular season depth chart was released on Tuesday

There will be arguments among us about who should be starting, who should be a backup.  That comes up for the Arizona Cardinals particularly with receivers, cornerbacks, and linebackers.

There is also debate who should be the backup quarterback behind Carson Palmer.  Should it be Drew Stanton or Blaine Gabbert?

Here is what the Cardinals say is the current depth chart.  It is updated to include the newest acquisition on Tuesday, guard Alex Boone.

Offense:

QB: Carson Palmer, Drew Stanton, Blaine Gabbert

RB: David Johnson, Kerwynn Williams, Andre Ellington, Elijhaa Penny

WR: Larry Fitzgerald, J.J. Nelson, Chad Williams

TE: Jermaine Gresham

LT: D.J. Humphries, John Wetzel

LG: Mike Iupati, Will Holden

C: A.Q. Shipley, Daniel Munyer

RG: Evan Boehm, Alex Boone

RT: Jared Veldheer, Ulrick John

TE 2: Troy Niklas, Ifeanyi Momah

WR 2: Jaron Brown, John Brown, Brittan Golden

Not any real shockers there.  Overall with the receivers, Fitz is considered one with Jaron Brown two and John Brown three.

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You’ll take notice of D.J. Humphries at left tackle and Jared Veldheer at right tackle.  Hopefully the move pays off this season.

Defense:

DT: Josh Mauro, Olsen Pierre, Xavier Williams

NT: Corey Peters, Rodney Gunter

DT: Frostee Rucker, Robert Nkemdiche

OLB: Chandler Jones, Kareem Martin

ILB: Deone Bucannon, Haason Reddick

ILB: Karlos Dansby, Josh Bynes

OLB: Markus Golden, Phillip Wheeler

CB: Patrick Peterson, Tre’von Williams

CB: Justin Bethel, Brandon Williams

SS: Antoine Bethea, Tyvon Branch

FS: Tyrann Mathieu, Budda Baker, Rudy Ford

The depth chart on the defensive line shows you just how deep the Cardinals go at the position. Robert Nkemdiche had a great preseason and will be a backup to Frostee Rucker.

First round pick Haason Reddick was thought to be a starter but will be behind Deone Bucannon. Karlos Dansby missed a lot of camp.

Special Teams:

K: Phil Dawson

P: Andy Lee

LS: Aaron Brewer

KR: Kerwynn Williams, Brittan Golden, Chad Williams

PR: Kerwynn Williams, Patrick Peterson, Rudy Ford

Kerwynn Williams may not get a lot of touches with David Johnson getting the workload at running back but he should be a busy man in the return game.  Patrick Peterson will back Williams up on punt returns.

The Cardinals have two very good veterans in the kicking game, Phil Dawson and Andy Lee.  They played with each other in San Francisco for two seasons.  Lee will hold for Dawson on place kicks.

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