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Suggested Changes for Cardinals’ Defense

On early downs the Arizona Cardinals need to go with “the beef” up front—-play Corey Peters at 34SDE, Mike Brown at 34NT and Rodney Gunter at 34WDE. First and foremost, the Cardinals have to load up the front 7 to stop the run.

I would suggest that on early downs the Cardinals start Brooks Reed or the quickly emerging Pete Robertson at 34OLB opposite captain Chandler Jones. Keep 37 year old Terrell Suggs fresh to rush the edge on passing downs.

On passing downs—-rush the QB with T-Sizzle, Zach Allen, Rodney Gunter and Chandler Jones.

In the middle, 34MLB Jordan Hicks needs to be the chief communicator and leader by example.