5 free-agent signing mistakes by the Arizona Cardinals

By Scott Allen | Jun 23, 2019

GLENDALE, AZ - SEPTEMBER 23: Quarterback Sam Bradford #9 of the Arizona Cardinals looks to make a pass during the game against the Chicago Bears at State Farm Stadium on September 23, 2018 in Glendale, Arizona. The Chicago Bears won 16-14. (Photo by Jennifer Stewart/Getty Images) /

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GLENDALE, AZ – SEPTEMBER 09: Quarterback Sam Bradford #9 of the Arizona Cardinals throws under pressure from defensive back Montae Nicholson #35 and linebacker Ryan Kerrigan #91 of the Washington Redskins during the first half at State Farm Stadium on September 9, 2018 in Glendale, Arizona. (Photo by Norm Hall/Getty Images) /

Sam Bradford

Many fans knew the result of the Sam Bradford singing before the ink was even dry on the contract last year. Bradford isn’t the worst quarterback by any stretch but he was thrown into an offense that gave him no chance to succeed.

Many fans didn’t give him a chance to make it far last season because of injury. However after they drafted Rosen number 10 in the first round of the 2018 draft, it was clear they wanted to give him a shot at the first sign of trouble.

The Cardinals thought they could get another stop-gap quarterback. Unfortunately the Cardinals could not lure other high-profile free agent quarterbacks to the Valley. They were stuck with Bradford.

He lasted all of three weeks before Bradford was benched for Rosen permanently. Rosen started week four of the 2018 season and Bradford’s days were numbered. He spent the following week inactive and then was released.

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