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Arizona Cardinals cornerbacks could be a lot of fun

By Scott Allen

ARLINGTON, TX - AUGUST 26: Patrick Peterson #21 of the Arizona Cardinals carries the ball to the end zone for a touchdown after an interception in the first quarter of a preseason football game against the Dallas Cowboys at AT&T Stadium on August 26, 2018 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Richard Rodriguez/Getty Images)
ARLINGTON, TX - AUGUST 26: Patrick Peterson #21 of the Arizona Cardinals carries the ball to the end zone for a touchdown after an interception in the first quarter of a preseason football game against the Dallas Cowboys at AT&T Stadium on August 26, 2018 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Richard Rodriguez/Getty Images) /
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GLENDALE, AZ – AUGUST 19: Tanner Gentry #19 of the Chicago Bears runs with the ball while attempting to break a tackle by Brandon Williams #26 of the Arizona Cardinals at University of Phoenix Stadium on August 19, 2017 in Glendale, Arizona. The Bears won 24-23. (Photo by Norm Hall/Getty Images)
GLENDALE, AZ – AUGUST 19: Tanner Gentry #19 of the Chicago Bears runs with the ball while attempting to break a tackle by Brandon Williams #26 of the Arizona Cardinals at University of Phoenix Stadium on August 19, 2017 in Glendale, Arizona. The Bears won 24-23. (Photo by Norm Hall/Getty Images) /

Brandon Williams

If it weren’t for special teams, Williams may not even be here right now.  He’s on just about his last chance to make it as a cornerback in this league.

Of course we say that now but look how long it took the Cardinals to finally get the flier on Bethel before he became a free agent and they decided special teams just wasn’t enough to bring him back.  Williams looks to be in almost the same position now as Bethel was in 2017.

Williams came in as a rookie and was immediately given the starting spot.  It seemed the decision was more out of need though.

Once he showed he struggled mightily at the position over the first couple of weeks in 2016, it was time a for a chance.  It has been a struggle for him since.

He didn’t play too well in the preseason at corner.  However as a special teamer, he was able to save his job, for now.

How much we see Williams behind Peterson should be sparingly unless something happens to Peterson.  There’s now one more on the depth chart behind Williams that could take his place.

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