Arizona Cardinals looking for more than answers after loss
After losing its all-pro running back, the Arizona Cardinals will now need to find a new identity on offense.
A myriad of adjectives can be used to describe how terrible things ended up in Detroit for the Cardinals. Carson Palmer looked horrid, throwing three interceptions. The run game seemed like it decided to take the day off, often stuck in neutral. The defense couldn’t get to Matthew Stafford. And finally, superstar RB David Johnson went on injured-reserved, after fracturing his wrist.
Not a great start, by any means, for a team looking to bounce back from a losing season.
In an effort to alleviate any concerns, the team responded by re-signing Chris Johnson, and adding former ASU running back, DJ Foster. The team will now carry 5 RBs on the active roster.
In a corresponding move, they have also released tackle Ulrich John to make room on the 53-man roster. Now the weight, it seems, lies on the shoulders of 37-year-old quarterback Carson Palmer.
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Palmer, entering his 5th season with the Cardinals, will need to prove he still has something left to lead an NFL team to a Super Bowl victory. First, however, the Red Birds look to win their first game of the season.
With Johnson down, however, those chances seemed to have gotten much slimmer. It will be interesting to see how this team responds with another early road game coming up in Indianapolis. It has already been confirmed by Colts’ head coach Chuck Pagano that Andrew Luck will not play this Sunday. The Cardinals’ defense should be chomping at the bit for a chance at redemption after a poor showing in Detroit.
After an ugly loss and losing their star running back, some fans have already hit the panic button. Way too early, if you ask me.
This team is resilient and will make the adjustments to establish a new identity moving forward. Lose to a team without Andrew Luck, however, and you’ve got bigger problems in the desert.