Assessing the Cardinals’ options to replace Carson Palmer
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With Carson Palmer recently announcing his retirement, there is suddenly a vacancy at quarterback for the Cardinals.So what can the Cardinals do to find his replacement? Sticking with Drew Stanton, assuming he re-signs, isn’t exactly the best idea for the lAssessing the Cardinals’ options to replace Carson Palmer
With Carson Palmer recently announcing his retirement, there is suddenly a vacancy at quarterback for the Cardinals.So what can the Cardinals do to find his replacement? Sticking with Drew Stanton, assuming he re-signs, isn’t exactly the best idea for the long-term direction of the franchise. He has not shown that he can be a capable starter in the league.Their best options would be to either fill the position in free agency or draft their QB of the future. Free AgencyThe quarterback class is much stronger than it is most years. Sam Bradford, Teddy Bridgewater and Case Keenum—all quarterbacks for Minnesota—are on contract years. It’s unlikely that all three of them stay with the Vikings.Alex Smith is expected to become available as well—via trade—with the Chiefs investing a draft pick last year Patrick Mahomes II.Kirk Cousins, however, would likely be the ideal target for the Cardinals. He has been franchise-tagged the past two years by the Redskins after they were unsuccessful in reaching a long-term deal. I Read more