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Arizona Cardinals Deep Dive Blog, Kyle Odegard

Cardinals' Pro Bowler listed among position group's best by players, coaches, execs

Budda Baker Ranked Top-3 NFL Safety By ESPN

Cardinals' Pro Bowler listed among position group's best by players, coaches, execs

Group allowed hurry probability of only 7.2 percent in 2020, per NextGenStats tracking data

Cardinals' Offensive Line Handled The Pressure

Group allowed hurry probability of only 7.2 percent in 2020, per NextGenStats tracking data

Kingsbury, players excited to root on NBA brethren

Cardinals Catching Suns Fever With Rest Of Valley

Kingsbury, players excited to root on NBA brethren

Second-year linebacker swaps No. 48 for No. 9

Isaiah Simmons Switching To Single-Digit Jersey Number

Second-year linebacker swaps No. 48 for No. 9

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Pro Bowl center Rodney Hudson looks out toward the practice field upon his arrival in Arizona.

Rodney Hudson Rated Top Center In NFL By PFF

Pro Bowler expected to upgrade the interior considerably in 2021

WR Rondale Moore at rookie minicamp.

Rondale Moore Not Just A Vertical Threat

Rookie wide receiver's elusiveness could help offense immediately

Purdue WR Rondale Moore was one of four 'elite' athletes chosen by the Cardinals in the draft.

Cardinals Target Elite Athletes In Draft

GM Steve Keim added league-high four players with athleticism score in 90s

QB Kyler Murray has made a habit of eluding defenders in his first two seasons with the Cardinals.

Kyler Murray And The Hope For Longevity

Fleet-footed signal-caller was least knocked down quarterback in NFL last season

RB Chase Edmonds is the highest-priced running back on the roster at just north of $1 million.

Analytical Approval: Cardinals Have Lowest-Priced Running Backs In NFL

GM Steve Keim focused on other positions during first waves of free agency

Veteran Kelvin Beachum started all 16 games at right tackle for the Cardinals last season, but is an impending free agent.

Cardinals Sorting Through Right Tackle Options

Josh Jones may not be front-runner to start at tackle in 2021

LT D.J. Humphries (left) and WR DeAndre Hopkins were chosen among the top 101 players in the NFL this season by Pro Football Focus.

Humphries, Hopkins, Murray Make PFF's Top 101 Players List

Left tackle judged as the top Cardinals player in 2020

LB Isaiah Simmons didn't have a full-time role in 2020, but still played well enough to nab All-Rookie honors.

Isaiah Simmons Makes Multiple All-Rookie Teams

Cardinals' linebacker showed flashes of his potential throughout 2020

LT D.J. Humphries (left) and QB Kyler Murray excelled in 2020, according to Pro Football Focus.

Humphries, Hopkins, Murray Finish Atop Cardinals' PFF Grades

A look at the five highest-graded players from 2020

D.J. Humphries has been one of the best tackles in the NFL this season.

D.J. Humphries Putting Finishing Touches On Terrific Season

Left tackle finishes with team-best Pro Football Focus grade against 49ers

WR DeAndre Hopkins had several critical catches against the Eagles, making up for an early lost fumble.

DeAndre Hopkins Earns Best PFF Wideout Grade In NFL For Week 15

Haason Reddick, Dennis Gardeck also have big games in victory over Eagles

OLB Markus Golden (44) and OLB Haason Reddick wreaked havoc on the Giants all day.

Cardinals Defense Rated Top-10 In NFL After Dominant Performance

Numbers of note following the 26-7 win over the Giants

OLB Haason Reddick with one of his five sacks against the Giants.

Haason Reddick Earns Highest PFF Grade In NFL On Sunday

Outside linebacker had five sacks, three forced fumbles against Giants

QB Kyler Murray eludes pressure against the Rams.

Kyler Murray Given Lowest PFF Grade Of Season Against Rams

Pro Football Focus tidbits from the 38-28 loss to Los Angeles

CB Dre Kirkpatrick intercepts a fourth quarter pass against the Patriots.

Cardinals' Secondary Shines Against Patriots

Cornerback Dre Kirkpatrick highlights performance against Cam Newton

QB Kyler Murray throws a pass against the Seahawks.

Kyler Murray Earns Team-High PFF Grade In Seattle

Pro Football Focus observations following the 28-21 loss to the Seahawks

LB Isaiah Simmons pressures Bills quarterback Josh Allen

Isaiah Simmons Beginning To Make Impact For Cardinals

Pro Football Focus observations after the Week 10 win over the Bills

QB Kyler Murray runs a zone read against the Dolphins.

Cardinals' Rushing Attack Is Elite, But Less Balanced In 2020

Numbers of note following the Week 9 loss to the Dolphins

OLB Markus Golden pressures Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa.

Markus Golden Provides Immediate Boost

Pro Football Focus observations from the Week 9 loss to the Dolphins

Quarterback Kyler Murray has led the Cardinals on an impressive offensive trajectory the past two years.

After Recent Surge, Cardinals' Offense Among Best In NFL

Group is tops in the league in total offense

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