In 2013, the Cardinals had one of the best defenses in the NFL, and it was spearheaded by Karlos Dansby and Daryl Washington.
The inside linebacker duo was impressive in coverage, a threat to blitz and solid against the run. They were so versatile that coach Bruce Arians never had to think twice about substitution patterns because Dansby and Washington could do it all.
“It slows the game down when you have guys of that caliber,” said third-year linebacker Kenny Demens, then a practice squad rookie.
As attention shifts to the upcoming 2015 season, the Cardinals would love for a similar pairing to come to fruition.