How Valuable Are They?

C A.Q. Shipley---Shipley has started the last two years and has proven himself to be durable, passionate and competitive. For most of the season last year, he had the highest PFF grade on the Cardinals’ subpar offensive line. With 5 games left he was ranked the #19 C in the NFL per PFF’s performance grades. But, he finished the year on a downswing and slipped to #28 with a season ending grade of 45.8. With a new coaching staff in place, and with Evan Boehm, Daniel Munyer and 3rd round draft pick Mason Cole in the mix at center, will Shipley be able to hold on to his starting role in the pivot?

WR J.J. Nelson---drafted as a deep threat with blazing 4.28 speed, Nelson has had his share of…