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Tennessee Titans running back Chris Johnson, left, tries to break a tackle by Minnesota Vikings defensive tackle Kevin Williams, right, during the first half of an NFL football game on Sunday, Oct. 7, 2012, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Jim Mone)
The Arizona Cardinals may say they're comfortable with their current stable of (healthy) running backs, but many people believe the team should look to add at least one more ball carrier.

ESPN NFL analyst Ron Jaworski is one of those people, though he believes if the Cardinals are going to bring someone in it should be via a trade.

"Going out and getting a street free agent is always difficult," he told Arizona Sports 620's Burns and Gambo Thursday. "If it was me, I'll put a GM's hat on, I'd say we've got to get someone that's been practicing, someone that's been playing, someone that's football ready."

Jaworski said it takes players time to get into football shape, and since the Cardinals need a running back now, they really can't afford to wait for a player who may not be ready to contribute right away.

"I would prefer to get someone that is active right now if a deal can be made for the right fit."

Who that could be remains to be seen, though Tennessee's Chris Johnson has been brought up as a possibility. Still, unlike other professional sports leagues, trades don't often happen in the NFL -- especially with high-profile players.

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    AZCrazy wrote...
    Nope
    October 11, 2012 2:37 pm
    Can't solve this problem by attacking the symptom. You could trade for Arian Foster and Adrian Peterson. Won't make a dent in this teams rushing woes. While Levi is out, have him use his time to learn the playbook and get mentally prepared to come in and take Snyder's place. Play to Levi's strength as a solid straight line pass blocker and powerful bulldozer runblocker. He can't hold the edge, so don't bother putting him at LT even when he does return. Draft LT next year. Line is solid then, by only adding one new guy.
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    winitall24 wrote...
    You Have To Consider It
    October 12, 2012 9:54 am
    What needs to be remembered is that you don't need your running back to rush for 2000 yds in the season to be effective. You need the THREAT of a run game to keep the defense honest. You put someone like Chris Johnson in your backfield and defenses are going to adjust...this will allow the pass game to open up. If you can get into the defenses head and force them to remain honest because of who is in your backfield then good things can happen. I think it's worth considering Johnson.
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    greatbison wrote...
    Useless without a line
    October 12, 2012 3:06 pm
    This team needs a line or there is no running game.
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