Last season, the Cardinals traded up for Budda Baker in the second round. Now, we understand why they did. He made the Pro Bowl as a special teamer last season and was productive on the defense. He made plays against the run, the pass, and even blitzed the quarterback. With the release of Tyrann Mathieu, Baker will replace him in the slot and be a full-time starter in the upcoming season.
The 13-year veteran Antoine Bethea returns the Cardinals for a second season, after nabbing a career-high of five interceptions in 2017.