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4 Potential Landing Spots for Tyrod Taylor

By Jon Dove

Dec 24, 2016; Orchard Park, NY, USA; Buffalo Bills quarterback Tyrod Taylor (5) runs during the first half against the Miami Dolphins at New Era Field. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Hoffman-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 24, 2016; Orchard Park, NY, USA; Buffalo Bills quarterback Tyrod Taylor (5) runs during the first half against the Miami Dolphins at New Era Field. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Hoffman-USA TODAY Sports /
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Dec 18, 2016; Glendale, AZ, USA; Arizona Cardinals head coach Bruce Arians reacts as NFL side judge Scott Novak (1) looks on during the second half at University of Phoenix Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Kartozian-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 18, 2016; Glendale, AZ, USA; Arizona Cardinals head coach Bruce Arians reacts as NFL side judge Scott Novak (1) looks on during the second half at University of Phoenix Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Kartozian-USA TODAY Sports /

Arizona Cardinals

This past season was an absolute disaster for the Arizona Cardinals. They were a team with Super Bowl aspirations and regularly seen as one of the top teams in the NFL. Instead, they are looking at owning a top-10 pick in the 2017 NFL Draft.

One of the biggest issues this season was the declining play of Carson Palmer. He struggled with his accuracy and allowed the pass rush to impact his play too much. Palmer just doesn’t have the mobility to overcome a leaky offensive line.

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Tyrod Taylor is an option for the Cardinals because he would give them a younger and more mobile quarterback. The Cardinals still see themselves as a Super Bowl contender and might look to cut their losses with Palmer before their window closes.

Arizona would be a nice landing spot for Taylor who be surrounded by strong offensive weapons and get to work with a top-notch coach in Bruce Arians. Life would be easier for Taylor having the likes of Larry Fitzgerald, John Brown and David Johnson on his side.

The one hiccup here would be the salary cap implications. Palmer is still owed a lot of money which would make it difficult for the Cardinals to match the offers by other suitors. However, Arizona would offer a chance to win which is something most others can’t match.

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