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Arizona Cardinals offensive line still work in progress

By Scott Allen

GLENDALE, AZ - DECEMBER 04: Offensive guard Mike Iupati #76 of the Arizona Cardinals in action against the Washington Redskins during the third quarter of a game at University of Phoenix Stadium on December 4, 2016 in Glendale, Arizona. The Cardinals defeated the Redskins 31-23. (Photo by Ralph Freso/Getty Images)
GLENDALE, AZ - DECEMBER 04: Offensive guard Mike Iupati #76 of the Arizona Cardinals in action against the Washington Redskins during the third quarter of a game at University of Phoenix Stadium on December 4, 2016 in Glendale, Arizona. The Cardinals defeated the Redskins 31-23. (Photo by Ralph Freso/Getty Images) /
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GLENDALE, AZ – AUGUST 15: Offensive tackle D.J. Humphries #74 of the Arizona Cardinals during the pre-season NFL game against the Kansas City Chiefs at the University of Phoenix Stadium on August 15, 2015 in Glendale, Arizona. The Chiefs defeated the Cardinals 34-19. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)
GLENDALE, AZ – AUGUST 15: Offensive tackle D.J. Humphries #74 of the Arizona Cardinals during the pre-season NFL game against the Kansas City Chiefs at the University of Phoenix Stadium on August 15, 2015 in Glendale, Arizona. The Chiefs defeated the Cardinals 34-19. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images) /

Left Tackles

D.J. Humphries

Humphries is now going into his fourth season with the team.  Last year he had a late start and an early exit thanks to multiple injuries.

It will be important for Humphries to protect Bradford’s blind side.  If Bradford takes one too many hits, it could be an early exit for him this season.

Humphries looked good in preseason and ready to go.  Now we have to hope he can complete the full season.

John Wetzel

Wetzel has been pretty inconsistent for the most part for the Cardinals.  He was called upon often in the absence of Humphries and others over the past two seasons.

He’ll make you want to tear your hair out one minute and make a phenomenal block the next.  The Cardinals need a strong season out of him spelling Humphries.

Korey Cunningham

Cunningham may in the next season or two be the guy to push Humphries at left tackle.  The rookie drafted in the seventh round of the 2018 draft could surprise.

If Wetzel is unable to perform his backup duties, look for the Cardinals to turn to Cunningham. They won’t be afraid to use him.

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