Simmons, a promising young linebacker, has been traded for a 7th-round draft pick.While the Cardinals haven’t explicitly stated their motivations behind this move, it has raised eyebrows due to Simmons’ potential and versatility on the field. Similarly, Josh Jones, who was previously a starting offensive tackle, has been dealt along with a draft pick in exchange for a 5th-round selection. These trades have led some to wonder if the Cardinals are intentionally deconstructing certain aspects of their roster.

Although the Cardinals’ front office has refrained from openly admitting to a deliberate “tanking” strategy, the recent moves bear resemblance to the kind of roster reshuffling often associated with teams aiming for a higher draft position. The focal point of this speculation is the potential pursuit of USC’s star quarterback, Caleb Williams. Widely regarded as a top prospect, Williams has captured attention with his impressive performances on the college stage.

The implications of these trades extend beyond the immediate roster adjustments. The tenure of Kyler Murray, the Cardinals’ current starting quarterback, has come under scrutiny. Observers suggest that the team’s recent maneuvers might signal an impending shift in leadership, hinting at Murray’s potential departure in the not-so-distant future.

While these moves have ignited speculation, it’s important to remember that the NFL landscape is dynamic and subject to rapid changes. The motivations behind the Cardinals’ recent trades might become clearer as the season progresses, and the team’s on-field performance could either validate or debunk the tanking theories. As fans eagerly await further developments, one thing is certain: the NFL is a league where surprises are the norm, and strategic decisions can shape the destiny of a franchise for years to come.

How tall is Kyler Murray exactly? Kyler is allegedly 5’10 but he’s shorter than the guy next to him that’s listed at 5’9. So that means that even with the optical illusion Kyler is probably in the 5’8 range.

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For what it's worth, #Ravens WR Marquise Brown [number 15] is listed as 5-9. #Cardinals QB Kyler Murray is listed at 5-10. pic.twitter.com/svKpBDivtt

— Dov Kleiman (@NFL_DovKleiman) May 18, 2019

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Per PFT:

While Kliff Kingsbury stopped short of naming Kyler Murray the team’s starting quarterback for the 2019 season opener, General Manager Steve Keim stated the obvious.

He quickly answered, “Yes,” when Rich Eisen asked if Murray would start against Detroit on Sept. 8.

It’s interesting that a general manager would make that decision so early but we all know that Murray is the guy.

If Arizona goes with Kyler Murray they indeed will have to trade Josh Rosen to recoup some of the draft picks they invested in him just a year ago. With Alex Smith suffering a likely career ending injury, how about Washington as a trade partner?

Draft expert danjr is back with his new projection predicting exactly that:

Redskins trade picks 46(2nd) & 2020 3rd to the Cardinals for QB Josh Rosen. 4/6

1. Cardinals: Kyler Murray QB Oklahoma

2. 49ers: Nick Bosa DE Ohio State

3. Giants: Drew Lock QB Missouri

***TRADE***Giants trade picks 6, 17(via Cle) & 2020 2nd to the Jets for pick 3. The Giants have been linked to Lock more and more recently as have the Raiders since the Senior Bowl. The Broncos have also been heavily linked to Lock so you can’t rule out another team trading up. The Giants are showing more signs of desperation regarding finding their next franchise QB so they get aggressive and trade up.

4. Raiders: Quinnen Williams DT Alabama

5. Jets: Josh Allen DE Kentucky

***TRADE***The Jets trade picks 6 & 105(4th) to the Bucs for pick 6. The Bucs have been heavily linked to Devin White, but they aren’t just going to give Josh Allen to Jets, so if they have to stay at 5 Allen would be the pick for the Bucs but if the Jets are willing to part with a pick to move up just 1 spot the Bucs will be happy to move back. As for the Jets this fills a massive need so parting with a 4th rounder is a no brainer.

6. Buccaneers: Devin White ILB LSU

7. Jaguars: Jawaan Taylor OT Florida

8. Bengals: Dwayne Haskins QB Ohio State

***TRADE***Bengals trade picks 11 & 72(3rd) to the Lions for pick 8 & 146(5th). The Bengals have a new HC & a QB that has no more guaranteed money plus the owner saying he needed to “re-establish” himself. Add up all that & it sounds like a change coming to the QB position. Dalton will start the season while Haskins learns & if he does “re-establish” himself they have a tradeable asset. If not, he gets cut and Haskins takes over in 2020. The Lions have been very public about their willingness to trade back.

9. Bills: Ed Oliver DT Houston

10. Broncos: Devin Bush ILB Michigan

11. Lions: Rashan Gary DT Michigan

12. Packers: TJ Hockenson TE Iowa

13. Chiefs: Montez Sweat DE Mississippi St

***TRADE***The Chiefs trade picks 29, 92(3rd) & 2020 1st to the Dolphins for pick 13. Similar to what the Saints did with the Packers in 2018

14. Falcons: Christian Wilkins DT Clemson

15. Redskins: Marquise Brown WR Oklahoma

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As expected, Cardinals quarterback Josh Rosen showed up for the launch of the team’s offseason workout program.

https://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2019/04/08/josh-rosen-shows-up-for-offseason-workouts-but-what-will-he-say/

The Murray talk is helping Joey Bosa, Josh Allen and Quinnen Williams get lost in the media shuffle. Someone is going to fall into drafting a great player if Murray goes #1.

Click below to see the video of Kingsbury saying he absolutely would draft Murray with the #1 pick:

Cowboysfan is back with his projections for all 32 NFL fan bases!

Check out the latest NFL 2019 mock draft below:

1. Cardinals: Jonah Williams OT Alabama
The Cardinals should do everything within their power to trade out of this pick. If they are unable to do so, they have a big decision to make. To take the top OT or to take the best overall player. In this case, Cardinals simply need O line help, and if it were feasible, they would draft 5 Offensive linemen in this draft. It’s an embarrassment how bad they are. Williams isn’t a road grader, but is techinically sound and has battled the best pass rushers out there. Williams would be a great addition and a building block for the Cards.

2. Raiders: Nick Bosa DE Ohio State
Raiders traded away their best pass rusher, and they have a chance to draft the next best one. Bosa is more athletic than his brother, and is NFL ready in terms of size. He’s technical, but also has a very good first step. Some may question the injury though.

3. 49ers: Josh Allen OLB Kentucky
I think the 49ers could definitely use CB here, but they have a chance to form a formidable defensive front with Allen as the primary pass rusher. Buckner has been good and Armstead is a solid guy as well. Allen helped himself tremendously. He was more of just a jack of all trades guy, but has developed into a true master of a player. You need a pass rusher on third down he’s your guy, you need someone to set the edge for your defense, he’s your guy. You need a guy who drop into coverage, once again he is your guy. Don’t make things harder, just take the guy and don’t look back.

4. Jets: Greedy Williams CB LSU
The Jets need talent everywhere, but I think they could and should add a CB to their team that can take advantage of the S play they have. Williams is a very talented CB. Has elite length and speed. Doesn’t have the best hips, but covers well. He needs to be more physical, and wrap up when tackling.

5. Lions: Quinnen Williams DT Alabama
The Lions need to get some help on defense, and Williams is a monster. The current NFL is starting to shift towards DT collapsing the pocket and Williams is a guy who can bull rush or finesse his way to the QB. He dominates every O lineman he’s played.

6. Buccaneers: Byron Murphy CB Washington
Bucs are one of the worst defenses there is. Defense should be the priority. Murphy in my opinion is better than Greedy, but he doesn’t play in a high profile school like LSU. Even though it is pretty high profile. He’s 6’1″ 190. He has good speed, but is more importantly techinically sound. He doesn’t give ground in coverage and will tackle.

7. Bills: Ed Oliver DT Houston
The Bills are somewhat devoid of talent. They could add a defensive player to build around. Oliver is a pass rushing DT, who can also play some DE. I think his overall size is a bit of a question mark, but it never really presented a problem in college. He’s not really just a finesse player, he can really bully guys when needed. He’s very talented, and he would be a building block for the Bills.

8. Giants: Greg Little OT Ole Miss
QB and O line are imply everything the Giants need. Their O line is bad, and unless they want to draft an average QB, they take the O line. Little isn’t as good as Williams, but he’s a big guy who is pretty nimble. He isn’t a road grader despite his overall size. He’s not as good in run blocking as I would think, but he’s a good pass blocker which spells good things for Eli Manning and the passing game.