How will they adjust to new defensive coordinator Bill Davis’ 3-4 defense?
It’ll take awhile. Whisenhunt wanted to replicate his Pittsburgh days by switching to a 3-4 scheme, and the Cardinals struggled to put pressure on opposing quarterbacks, so they hope four linebackers alternating rushes and coverages can create mismatches and surprises. The Cardinals had injury problems and have a couple returning linebackers who are in their 30s (Chike Okeafor and Hagans). Drafting Cody Brown — who is still unsigned — in the second round and Will Davis in the sixth could help down the road, but expecting much from these two rookies while also learning new positions is unfair. 4. Can the O-line stay together again? It wasn’t always pretty (especially the running game), but the quintet of Mike Gandy, Reggie Wells, Lyle Sendlein, Deuce Lutui and Levi Brown quietly started every game last season. All five are back, and their starting spots are relatively secure heading into camp, with Elton Brown, Brandon Keith, Oliver Ross and rookie Herman Johnson vying for spots. The Ca
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