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The Arizona Cardinals have a new coaching staff and question marks at various positions. Set to draft seventh, the team will have a choice between some of the top-rated QBs as well as offensive linemen, which are the two areas most expect the team to address.

So, what will the team do? While no one knows, we're going to do our best to keep track of the possibilities right here in the 2013 Arizona Cardinals Draft Tracker.



Rank Player Reason
#1
Eric Fisher, OT

Eric Fisher or Lane Johnson? With less than two weeks until the draft, most seem to think their isn't much separating the two. While Fisher hasn't played against top-notch competition, his polished technique could be the difference.
Rank Player Reason
#2
Chance Warmack, OG
If the Cardinals are dead set on taking a tackle, then Warmack likely won't be their pick. But if all three tackles come off the board before No. 7, Warmack definitely fits the "best player available" label.
Rank Player Reason
#3
Lane Johnson, OT

Johnson's ceiling certainly makes him a candidate at No. 7, the question is will he be there for the Cardinals?
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#4
Barkevious Mingo, LB

A lot of talk has been made about the Cardinals upgrading their offensive line in the draft. While that makes a whole lot of sense, if the team looks defense in the first round, Mingo would be the perfect playmaker to snag.
Rank Player Reason
#5
Dion Jordan, DE

Jordan, a Valley native, would certainly add depth to the Cardinals' pass rush. He played a hybrid DE/OLB position at Oregon, meaning he can play on the line or in space. Injuries, though, are somewhat of a concern for the former Duck.
Rank Player Reason
#6
Geno Smith, QB

The Cardinals reportedly worked out Geno Smith, but so has almost every team in the top 10. With two new quarterbacks in the fold, the WVU QB doesn't seem like an ideal fit in Arizona.
Rank Player Reason
#7
Matt Barkley, QB

The Cardinals took a closer look at the USC QB last weekend. And while not a lot was said about the workout, if Arizona isn't all that interested in Smith at No. 7, Barkley likely isn't in the plans either.
Rank Player Reason
#8
Mike Glennon, QB

Glennon has the big arm Bruce Arians looks for in a quarterback, but it's tough to see the Cardinals reaching for him at No. 7.

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    CoachK wrote...
    My Latest Mock
    1. Eric Fisher 2. E.J. Manuel 3. Brandon Jenskins 4. Christine Michael 5. J.J. Wilcox 6. Ryan Otten 6. Vince Williams Undrafted F/A: Peter Lalich, QB, Knile Davis, RB, Chris Barker, OG
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    sundevil7901 wrote...
    O-Line at #7
    Fisher or Johnson would be ideal. Smith is tempting if he's there, though. I'd be ok taking a chance if Barkley if he falls to Round 2.
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    theuglytruth wrote...
    I keep hearing Levi Brown's name...
    ..fall out of Bruce Arians mouth. Arians is a QB guru....but, Arians QB's have always been running for their lives: Big Ben, Andrew Luck (4th most sacks taken last year). Add to that Keim was part of the scouting team that brought us Levi Brown, Massie, Potter, Kelemete....in his mind these are good players he has brought in thru the draft, "why not let them develop" is probably what he is thinking. It's a bad combination that leads me to believe offensive linemen isn't the #7 pick.
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    CardinalsDUDE wrote...
    Please NO!
    I hope the Cardinals don't get Lane with the 7 overall pick. We all know that if Geno Smith falls to us we will get him. If fisher is still on the broad get him but if not Geno is your guy.
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    Richemor wrote...
    Don't get it
    I might be in the minority, so I would like someone to give a pure good reasons why geno smith is gonna be a franchise qb.. Heck he could be an akili smith in my mind.. Definitely no better than Jeff Blake
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    Gpa28 wrote...
    DRAFT
    with the team has done recently, drafting a QB doesn't SEEM to make sense. Arians had said a few weeks back that the "O" line wasn't That bad once he reviewed some tapes. Didn't we lead the league in sacs? this regime will make improvements and we will get back to 500 maybe one over. second year we should be in the hunt.
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    Think4URself wrote...
    LOL...
    I think it is cute everyone talked about Warmack - great OG, but Cards already have two overpaid guards with guaranteed money for 2013. And, that doesnt include Brown whom may be starting that position in 2013. More than 15M locked up at G. Cards are good at CB, now. QB can come in later rounds. But, one really gets me still...Mingo. Did anyone watch that guy play. Gave up on almost every single play. No hustle in that kids heart. I like Fisher or Johnson, but if unavailable - i am hoping for DE passrusher at 7, not QBs, CBs, OGs or Lazy Bs.
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    Fangdango wrote...
    They will regret not taking Barkley
    If they pass on him. I think Fisher is very much overrated. Beware taking a franchise LOT that high who comes from a spread offense that never really played with his hand in the dirt.
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    CardsFan_ wrote...
    Wow
    Lots of stuff here. My thoughts: Yes, our line led the league in sacks last season, but the vast majority of them were in the first half & they played very well the last part of the season, which is why Arians is high on it w/ Brown returning. That being said, you can never have too many good linemen. Same at G - you can't play a guy just because he's getting paid, and Snyder's a good flex guy anyway. Geno isn't worth #7, some have him as low as the 6th best QB in this draft. And Barkley's a bigger risk than Geno. Forget QB at #7, its not worth it instead of a stud at another position.
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    Patrick Peterson's Talent wrote...
    Dummies
    You don't pass on a sure thing in the draft. Warmack first, Larry Warford in the 2nd, saftey in the 3rd. Build a huge line for Teddy Bridgewater/Johnny Manziel. Pass on Palmer and finish 4-5 wins next year.
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