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Arizona Cardinals: 3 who will improve the most

By Scott Allen

GLENDALE, ARIZONA - DECEMBER 08: Running back Kerrith Whyte #40 of the Pittsburgh Steelers rushes the football against the Arizona Cardinals during the second half of the NFL game at State Farm Stadium on December 08, 2019 in Glendale, Arizona. The Steelers defeated the Cardinals 23-17. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)
GLENDALE, ARIZONA - DECEMBER 08: Running back Kerrith Whyte #40 of the Pittsburgh Steelers rushes the football against the Arizona Cardinals during the second half of the NFL game at State Farm Stadium on December 08, 2019 in Glendale, Arizona. The Steelers defeated the Cardinals 23-17. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images) /
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SANTA CLARA, CALIFORNIA – NOVEMBER 17: Wide receiver Andy Isabella #89 of the Arizona Cardinals looks to evade a tackle by cornerback Richard Sherman #25 of the San Francisco 49ers in the third quarter at Levi’s Stadium on November 17, 2019 in Santa Clara, California. (Photo by Lachlan Cunningham/Getty Images)
SANTA CLARA, CALIFORNIA – NOVEMBER 17: Wide receiver Andy Isabella #89 of the Arizona Cardinals looks to evade a tackle by cornerback Richard Sherman #25 of the San Francisco 49ers in the third quarter at Levi’s Stadium on November 17, 2019 in Santa Clara, California. (Photo by Lachlan Cunningham/Getty Images) /

Andy Isabella

Expectations may have been too high on the rookie receiver last season.  The Cardinals drafted Murray, said they were going to have competition for Josh Rosen, then 24 hours later they are shipping Rosen off for the pick that would get them Isabella.

The speedy receiver rarely saw the light of day last season.  He had one lone touchdown that quite frankly was mostly his doing.  A great throw by quarterback Kyler Murray over the outstretched hands of San Francisco 49ers defenders but then it was all Isabella catching and then running through traffic with his terrific speed.

Unfortunately it was the only real highlight of the season for him.  He was used in reverse situations to utilize his speed from time to time.  He ended up with just nine receptions last season.

Now he comes into his second season and should be higher on the depth chart.  He could end up being as high as the team’s fourth receiver.

He’s going to have to show he can run the routes in addition to all that speed he has.  It will be a huge year of growth for him.

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