It’s been a quiet offseason for the Arizona Cardinals so far, but that doesn’t mean there’s nothing to be optimistic about when the 2015 NFL regular season gets going five months from now. Here are three reasons why Cardinals fans should be looking forward to the season:
3) Reloaded defensive line
The Cardinals lost defensive line mainstays Darnell Dockett and Dan Williams to the 49ers and Raiders, respectively, but Arizona replaced them with Corey Peters and Cory Redding. Both can play all three line positions in the Cardinals' 3-4 scheme, and they won't let Arizona's defensive production drop off.
2) Upgrading the linebacking core
Arizona's defense has been one of the best in the league since head coach Bruce Arians took over, but they needed to improve their linebacking core. They did so by signing LaMarr Woodley and Sean Weatherspoon, both of whom are expected to start an make an immediate impact for the Cardinals.
1) There (probably) won't be as many injuries
21 players – including eight on injured reserve – missed a combined 109 games during the regular season, and the Cardinals ultimately weren't able to overcome all of those injuries. Every team in the NFL suffers injuries, but Arizona dealt with a lot more than everyone else. Chances are they'll be much more healthy in 2015, and that will lead to even more success on the field.
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