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Cardinals' Gannon studies 19th century to see if team can capitalize on 2023 momentum
Following a couple of years of fairly brutal performances on the football field, the Arizona Cardinals started to look like a halfway decent NFL franchise toward the end of last season. One might say the Cardinals gained some momentum heading into 2024. "Perhaps," Cardinals coach Jonathan Gannon said with a slight grin. Gannon — now in his second year of leading the franchise — has a cerebral side to him that's been evident throughout his tenure.
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Arizona Draft Picks
Marvin
Harrison Jr.
1
Rnd
4
Pk
WR
Position
- Draft Grade: A+
- Pre-Draft Rank: 3
- School: Ohio St.
- Height: 6' 3"
- Weight: 209
Expert Commentary
The Cardinals needed a receiver and they got one with Pro Bowl potential as a rookie. Marvin Harrison Jr. is as clean a prospect as they come and did not see a drop in production going from C.J. Stroud to Kyle McCord. This also creates depth for the rest of Arizona's roster, allowing Michael Wilson to be featured as a No. 2 wide receiver. Kyler Murray should be rejoicing right now.
Darius
Robinson
1
Rnd
27
Pk
DL
Position
- Draft Grade: C
- Pre-Draft Rank: 62
- School: Missouri
- Height: 6' 5"
- Weight: 285
Expert Commentary
Robinson isn’t a bad player, but he’s not the most dynamic guy on the defensive line. He’s a steady player who should be a solid piece for the Cardinals’ defensive line rotation, but that’s not necessarily the type of player that feels like a need in the first round. Still, he’s someone that will help the Cardinals up front.
Max
Melton
2
Rnd
11
Pk
DB
Position
- Draft Grade: B+
- Pre-Draft Rank: 88
- School: Rutgers
- Height: 5' 11"
- Weight: 187
Expert Commentary
The Cardinals traded back and got a cornerback with massive upside. The Cards are still building out their roster for the long term, so it makes sense that they would take someone who can pay off in a big way in the future. Brick by brick.
Trey
Benson
3
Rnd
2
Pk
RB
Position
- Draft Grade: A
- Pre-Draft Rank: 41
- School: Florida St.
- Height: 6' 0"
- Weight: 216
Expert Commentary
This is a great pick for the Cardinals. Benson might not be the shiftiest runner, but big backs with legitimate straight-line speed are always good money. Benson is a true home run hitter.
Isaiah
Adams
3
Rnd
7
Pk
OL
Position
- Draft Grade: C
- Pre-Draft Rank: 95
- School: Illinois
- Height: 6' 4"
- Weight: 315
Expert Commentary
The Cardinals got a player who can provide good depth up front. He might not be a lot of long term starting potential, but he’s a body on the offensive line.
Tip
Reiman
3
Rnd
18
Pk
TE
Position
- Draft Grade: C+
- School: Illinois
- Height: 6' 5"
- Weight: 271
Expert Commentary
Good, big athlete for the Cardinals to pair with Trey McBride. This is the thunder to McBride’s lightning.
Elijah
Jones
3
Rnd
26
Pk
DB
Position
- Draft Grade: C
- School: Boston Coll.
- Height: 6' 2"
- Weight: 185
Expert Commentary
Jones adds versatile defensive back depth. Has the ability to grow into a starter at some point if things shake out for him, but he faces a log-jammed depth chart — which is a good thing for the Cardinals.
Dadrion
Taylor-Demerson
4
Rnd
4
Pk
DB
Position
- School: Texas Tech
- Height: 5' 11"
- Weight: 195
Xavier
Thomas
5
Rnd
3
Pk
DE
Position
- School: Clemson
- Height: 6' 2"
- Weight: 244
Christian
Jones
5
Rnd
27
Pk
OL
Position
- School: Texas
- Height: 6' 5"
- Weight: 305
Tejhaun
Palmer
6
Rnd
15
Pk
WR
Position
- School: UAB
- Height: 6' 2"
- Weight: 210
Jaden
Davis
7
Rnd
6
Pk
CB
Position
- School: Miami (FL)
- Height: 5' 10"
- Weight: 182
NFC West Standings
| W | L | T | Pct | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | 7 | 0 | .588 | |
| 4 | 13 | 0 | .235 | |
| 12 | 5 | 0 | .706 | |
| 9 | 8 | 0 | .529 |
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