Arizona Cardinals: 5 whose stock improved vs Chargers

By Scott Allen | Aug 12, 2018

GLENDALE, AZ - AUGUST 11: Quarterback Sam Bradford #9 of the Arizona Cardinals prepares to snap the football during the preseason NFL game against the Los Angeles Chargers at University of Phoenix Stadium on August 11, 2018 in Glendale, Arizona. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images) /

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GLENDALE, AZ – AUGUST 11: Wide receiver Christian Kirk #13 of the Arizona Cardinals in action during the preseason NFL game against the Los Angeles Chargers at University of Phoenix Stadium on August 11, 2018 in Glendale, Arizona. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images) /

Christian Kirk

The first time he touched a football in his professional career on the playing field, he almost went house. Playing in front of hometown family and friends, he almost broke a kickoff return for a score.

As he started running down the right side of the field, he had a lot of open space in front of him. He only had one guy to beat, the punter. Unfortunately, Kirk was his own worst enemy on the play.

He juked himself out, tripped over his own feet and had to settle for a 38-yard run to the Chargers 45-yard line. Missed it by that much!

He caught two passes for nine yards but then again from a receiving stand point, the Cardinals didn’t seem to be trying to do much. Hopefully he will get more of a chance down the road here.

Although he had just the one punt return, it would seem the Cardinals have their guy for the job. Rashad Ross also had two opportunities to run punts back.

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