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2020 NFC West Defenses: Paper Grades

As Arizona Cardinals’ fans know, the success of the team will depend on a much improved defense in 2020. GM Steve Keim vowed to “fix the defense” this off-season, while doubling down on the team’s 2019 choice for DC, Vance Joseph.

On paper, let’s see where the Cardinals stand versus the rest of their division.

Key: 5—-Elite; 4—-Pro Bowl Potential; 3—-Solid; 4—-Developing

Pos.———-Cardinals———-Rams————————-49ers———————Seahawks

LDE: Zach Allen (2)——A’Shawn Robinson (3)—-Arik Armstead (4)——L.J. Collier (2)

LDT: Corey Peters (3)—Michael Brockers (3)—-Solomon Thomas (2)—-Jarran Reed (3)

RDT: Jordan Phillips (3)—Aaron Donald (5)——-D.