What Cardinal players will step up to fill the fantasy void?
Tyson Q. evaluates the top five fantasy options on the Cards. 5. Derek Anderson Many Cardinal fans would agree Anderson’s best attribute is that he is not Matt Leinart. The former sixth-round pick beat out the former 10th overall pick in the battle for starting quarterback. While the loss of Anquan Boldin will certainly diminish Anderson’s ability to put up gaudy numbers, arguably the top receiver in the NFL – Larry Fitzgerald – remains on the receiving end of his passes. Anderson should benefit from an improved offensive line, a relatively weak season schedule, and the presence of Beanie Wells. The ex-Browns quarterback is incredibly streaky, but when he is on his game he can light up a scoreboard. Fitzgerald’s ability to catch poorly thrown passes will help his completion percentage and push him into a top 15 quarterback. 4. Arizona Defense Despite the loss of Antrel Rolle and Karlos Dansby, the Cardinals’ defense should still be able to produce quality numbers in the soft NFC West.
