The Arizona Cardinals suffered a big loss to their defense when Tyrann Mathieu was lost for the rest of the season with a torn ACL, but all is not lost. The loss of Mathieu, though it will be felt, should not change the Cardinals' postseason chances.
Sure, he was second in the team in tackles and tied for the team lead in interceptions. Yes, you could say he is the heart and soul of the defense, but the defensive secondary is deep.
How will the defense adjust?
"Jerraud (Powers) will move into nickel," he said.