The 2013 Look of the Arizona Cardinals

The Arizona Cardinals were tied for the best team in the NFC after the first four games of the season going 4-0. After Kevin Kolb got injured, the Cardinals started losing.  The offensive line was a complete mess.

                To address the new look on offense, Bruce Arians brought in veteran quarterback Carson Palmer who likes the deep ball. Arians has high hoped for star receiver Fitzgerald. Rookie Andre Ellington is looking to steal snaps from veteran Rashard Mendenhall.  William Powell was very impressive last year and he will also look to earn snaps this season. The wide receiver unit is looking great with Larry Fitzgerald and up and oncoming receivers Andre Roberts and Michael Floyd. Andre Roberts had his breakout season last year by leading the Cardinals in touchdowns. Floyd was not used as a major part in the offense, but Arians and Palmer both like Floyd's ability and will look to him as a trustworthy receiver. The offensive line was a mess for the Cardinals in 2012. The Arizona Cardinals drafted guard Johnathan Cooper from North Carolina with the seventh overall pick of the 2013 draft. The offense is in good hands with Arians and Palmer leading the charge.

                The defense on the other hand, is in great shape. Though Ray Horton was let go by Arians, Todd Bowles has been so far a good replacement. Bowles is the former Eagles defensive coordinator and assembled the great secondary with stars Namdi Asomugha, Domonique Rodgers-Cromartie, and Assante Samuel. Bowles had helped the Cardinals defense develop into one of the best in the NFL. Patrick Peterson especially has grown under Bowles. The Cards forced 3 interceptions in week 5 against Cam Newton's dominant offense. The Cardinals defense is improving and will continue to improve while the season progresses.

                Special Teams has been a strong suit with Patrick Peterson taking the duties on returning punts and kickoffs. Peterson is well known as a punt returner and has been ever since his rookie year. Jay Feely has a great leg and will continue to rack up field goals this season.