4 Arizona Cardinals who disappointed vs Panthers

By Scott Allen | Sep 22, 2019

GLENDALE, ARIZONA - SEPTEMBER 22: Kyler Murray #1 of the Arizona Cardinals throws a pass against the Carolina Panthers during the second half of the NFL football game at State Farm Stadium on September 22, 2019 in Glendale, Arizona. (Photo by Ralph Freso/Getty Images) /

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GLENDALE, ARIZONA – SEPTEMBER 22: Greg Olsen #88 of the Carolina Panthers catches his second touch down pass from Kyle Allen #7 while being defended by DJ Swearinger Sr #36 of the Arizona Cardinals during the second half at State Farm Stadium on September 22, 2019 in Glendale, Arizona. Panthers won 38-20. (Photo by Norm Hall/Getty Images) /

D.J. Swearinger

One guy in the secondary who had a tough day was safety D.J. Swearinger. Sure, the box score will tell you he had 5 tackles but he seemed to be a step or two behind all afternoon.

On each of the touchdowns scored by Panthers tight end Greg Olsen on Sunday you could see Swearinger showing up late in the frame. Olsen wasn’t the only one he had trouble staying with.

He was also in the frame showing up late to the touchdown reception to Panthers receiver D.J. Moore. Not the best of afternoons for the seventh year player out of South Carolina.

It is fun to watch Swearinger when things are going well. Not sure what happened with him in the secondary on Sunday but he either looked lost or confused. Or simply, he knew what was up and he was late to the party.

Either way, he will need to play better. He’s certainly not the only one at fault but when he shows up in these highlights he’ll see they were anything but highlights.

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