Cornerback is Most Pivotal Position Group for Arizona Cardinals in 2024

Arizona Cardinals haven't had two solid cornerbacks on the roster at the same time since 2014 with Patrick Peterson and Antonio Cromartie. Now, after two years with well below-average cornerback play, Arizona Cardinals GM Monti Ossenfort made it a point to add talent to the CB room through free agency (Sean Murphy-Bunting) and the 2024 NFL Draft (Max Melton and Elijah Jones). The cornerback room is the most pivotal position group for the Arizona Cardinals in 2024. If they thrive, the Cardinals defense could be in the top half of the league. If they struggle, it could be well into the bottom half of defensive production in the NFL. Voluntary OTAs have been hitting differently for the Arizona Cardinals this year as it seems like the buy-in from the entire team is more palpable than it's been in years past. Plus, Kyler Murray deserves more credit for something specific. Let's discuss.
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[@robertmoore3088]

D line/pass rush matters more than secondary. Look at the top teams with winning records. You know what most of them have in common? A solid d line and pass rush. Take the niners for example. Gold plated d line and pass rush and can get away with an average secondary. Oh the secondary is above average? Maybe they look good because the d line/pass rush made it easy for the secondary.

[@myguitarexperience]

They couldn't stop anyone last year, ranked 25th out of 32, but they wanted violent hitters. That's what we will see more. Our top end in the back is strong with our safeties. WR won't be safe catching over the middle. There will be a fight off the line. Passing defense ranked 13th, they could be top 10 this year. Real problem is the line and LB's, ranked last. The line should be able to put more pressure this year. They should be better this year. These coaches did a great job with what they had, it's going to be a better defense overall this year.

[@hammerdon1962]

O line & D line are critical. No other position group can make up for their deficiencies.

[@kevinmckenna5414]

Without a pass rush CB’s get chewed up and like you have mentioned look at the QBs they face .. you still think the defense will be that high?

[@wernerheisenberg2296]

Most pivotal is last place.. If they don’t come through, my parlay is done

[@3EyedRaider]

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