Mar 5, 2021
The Arizona Cardinals defense received a major boost this week with the addition of J.J. Watt.
But, the Cardinals are still evaluating each position group to see where more improvements are needed.
That includes on the offensive line, a unit that improved from 2019, but still had some major deficiencies, specifically in run blocking.
Tackle
The left tackle spot is the most solidified on the line, as D.J. Humphries put together perhaps his best pro season in 2020.
He allowed just three sacks while leading the league s left tackles in snaps, per Pro Football Focus.
The right side is less clear.
PFF's Ben Linsey breaks down how the New York Giants should utilize free agency and the 2021 NFL Draft, including potentially drafting a top wide receiver at No. 11 overall.
Cardinals Re-Define Veteran Leadership
In his most recent article for
The Athletic, Michael Lombardi maintains, like a fair number of Cardinals’ fans, that the Arizona Cardinals paid way too much for DE J. J. Watt. Here is the crux of his argument:
When there were reports that Arizona was not the highest bidder. The Colts (completely false) and Browns (not sure, but highly doubtful) were rumored to have higher bids. Why is this even important? Watt being paid $15 million per season with $23 million guaranteed is a huge overpayment, regardless of whether another team was willing to do a similar deal. Two wrongs have never made a right. For some reason, flaming a story about another team’s pending interest makes doing something financially ridiculous justifiable. In Watt’s case, the tape does not justify the number. Watt will turn 32 on March 22. He has only played in all 16 games for two seasons in the past five years.