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Arizona Cardinals – Training Camp Preview 2017

By Maurice Barksdale

Sep 1, 2016; Glendale, AZ, USA; General view of an Arizona Cardinals helmet prior to the game against the Denver Broncos at University of Phoenix Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Kartozian-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 1, 2016; Glendale, AZ, USA; General view of an Arizona Cardinals helmet prior to the game against the Denver Broncos at University of Phoenix Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Kartozian-USA TODAY Sports /
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Nov 24, 2013; Phoenix, AZ, USA; Arizona Cardinals linebacker Karlos Dansby (56) celebrates his interception return for a touchdown in the second quarter against the Indianapolis Colts at University of Phoenix Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports /

Impact Free Agents:

Karlos Dansby, ILB – He will step in as a new starter at inside linebacker.  Bruce Arians wanted more leadership on his team and Dansby, the former Cardinal brings plenty of that.  And at 35 years old, he’s still a very good player.

Phil Dawson, K – Last years kicker Chandler Catanzaro only made 75% of his field goals.  That won’t cut it. Playing in a division like the NFC West, a field goal here and field goal there could give you one or two more wins, which could be the difference in making the playoffs and not. Phil Dawson is older at 42 but he’ll be more reliable that Catanzaro was last season.

Antoine Bethea, SS – Another veteran that gives the Cardinals leadership on the field.  The Arizona Cardinals have some younger players who could start at strong safety but with Bethea, Bruce Arians knows what he’s going to get. Above average performance and a leader.

Preseason Schedule

Hall of Fame Game – Thur, Aug. 3 @ Dallas Cowboys, 8:30pm NBC

Wk 1 – Sat, Aug. 12 vs Oakland Raiders, 10:00pm

Wk 2 – Sat, Aug. 19 vs Chicago Bears, 10:00pm

Wk 3 – Sat, Aug. 26 @ Atlanta Falcons, 7:00pm

Wk 4 – Sat, Aug 31 @ Denver Broncos, 9:00pm

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Regular season prediction:

The Arizona Cardinals suffered a rare losing season under head coach Bruce Arians last season.  So I think they’ll turn that around and contend for a playoff spot in 2017.  I see the Cardinals going 9-7 this season.

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