Arizona Cardinals: 5 who shined in victory over 49ers

By Scott Allen | Oct 29, 2018

GLENDALE, AZ - OCTOBER 28: Wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald #11 reacts with teammate quarterback Josh Rosen #3 of the Arizona Cardinals after scoring a fourth quarter touchdown against the San Francisco 49ers at State Farm Stadium on October 28, 2018 in Glendale, Arizona. (Photo by Norm Hall/Getty Images) /

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GLENDALE, AZ – OCTOBER 28: Linebacker Josh Bynes #57 of the Arizona Cardinals breaks up a pass intended for wide receiver Trent Taylor #81 of the San Francisco 49ers during the fourth quarter at State Farm Stadium on October 28, 2018 in Glendale, Arizona. (Photo by Norm Hall/Getty Images) /

Josh Bynes

I keep telling people who ask who we should watch out for that maybe some people don’t think about, that Josh Bynes is your man. Not just when asked about defense but overall.

Bynes has been probably the most consistent player on the Cardinals roster so far this season. He has shown up to play every week.

On Sunday against the 49ers, he had five tackles, one for a loss. He was credited with a pass defensed and a quarterback hit, though he did not officially register a sack.

For the season he now has 61 tackles, three passes defensed, a forced fumble, a fumble return for touchdown, and one sack. He has been all over the field.

The linebackers have not played well as a core unit but Bynes is doing his best to give them a good name. Certainly he will be needed in the second half of the season and if the first half is any indication, teams had better prepare for him.

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