There may be tension with other clans, and DoD members are to be cautious of who enters their games. DoD games are to be invite only and guards are to be on low alert.ĭEFCON: 4 - Increased state of alerness and awareness in the clan. If there is to threat of war or conflict, this is the state that DoD will be in. ![]() ![]() The former two-time SEC Defensive Player of the Year loves the game of football, checks off all the boxes the Cardinals appear to covet in a prospect, and projects to become an immediate plug-and-play edge man who can give the club double-digit sack totals - and possibly more - right away.Here is a more in-depth summary of the different DEFCON states, and how they apply to members in situations of high tension between other clans, and even war situations:ĭEFCON: 5 - Lowest state of alertness in the clan and hostility between other clans. Potential prospects on the radar: If Arizona doesn’t deal the No.3 overall pick in the first round to move back and collect more draft choices - and the Houston Texans have been blowing smoke and decide to draft a quarterback at No.2 after all or go with someone like defensive tackle Jalen Carter from Georgia - then former Alabama edge rusher Will Anderson Jr. More: Arizona Cardinals' position-by-position NFL draft series: QB/RB/WR Collier, the former first-round pick by the Seahawks, is intriguing but he has yet to truly live up to his high draft status. Fotu must find a way to separate himself as well. Lawrence has the tools but must prove he can stay healthy. If you’re GM Monti Ossenfort, Gannon and Rallis, you might feel the same way about the defensive tackle position, where there is potential but so far, no real answers upon which to depend. Finding a legit sack master in this year’s draft, if it’s possible, feels like a major necessity. Ditto with Gardeck, a special teams ace who has shown flashes as a pass rusher. There are some things to really like about the two draft picks Arizona selected a year ago in the third round, Cameron Thomas and Myjai Sanders, and although they each might take major steps in their development as edge rushers, there’s no guarantee the new regime views it the same way. Watt to retirement this year, losing young defensive end Zach Allen to Denver in free agency and deciding to release edge man Markus Golden as well.ĭraft deal? To upgrade 'worst roster' in NFL, Arizona Cardinals might need to trade No. One thing that seems certain, though, is the obvious need to add a disruptive edge rusher after not only losing Chandler Jones prior to last season, but also losing veteran pass disruptor J.J. That doesn’t mean the Cardinals won’t change things up week to week, based on matchups and opponents, but it could impact what type of players they draft to fit into their specific schemes overall. At defensive tackle, it’s Rashard Lawrence, Leki Fotu, Carlos Watkins, Kevin Strong and Manny Jones.Įxplanation: New coach Jonathan Gannon and defensive coordinator Nick Rallis haven’t been specific about what Arizona’s defense will look like, but they ran a 4-3 base scheme in Philadelphia the past two seasons. It remains to be seen where Dennis Gardeck, Victor Dimukeje and Jesse Luketa will line up in Gannon’s 4-3 base defense. ![]() Collier, Jonathan Ledbetter and Eric Banks. Players under contract: At defensive end, it’s Myjai Sanders, Cameron Thomas, L.J. Previous stories: Offensive line/Tight end Offensive skill positions Today: Defensive line 3 overall pick in the first round unless they trade down to acquire more selections, which is entirely possible and rather likely.Ĭontinuing today, The Republic offers a daily series of where the franchise stands at multiple positions and how the club may decide to address those spots through the draft. The Cardinals are coming off a 4-13 season and presently have eight picks, including three compensatory selections, in this year’s NFL Draft, which begins Thursday. Watch Video: Cardinals coach Jonathan Gannon on building a defense based on his roster
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