Let’s take a deep look at the Cardinals 2019 season, 2020 offseason and what lies ahead in 2020.
2019 Team Ranks
| Total Offense | 21st (5467 yards) |
| Passing Offense | 24th (3477 yards) |
| Rushing Offense | 10th (1990 yards) |
| Total Defense | 32nd (6432 yards allowed) |
| Passing Defense | 31st (4510 yards allowed) |
| Rushing Defense | 24th (1922 yards allowed) |
| PPG | 22.6 |
| PPG Allowed | 27.6 |
| Offensive Line Ranks | |
| PFF | 22nd |
| Football Outsiders (Run Block) | 22nd |
| Football Outsiders (Pass Block) | 26th |
Coaching Staff Changes
Brentson Buckner replaces Chris Achuff as DL Coach
Offseason Additions
| DeAndre Hopkins WR |
| Jordan Phillips DE |
| Devon Kennard OLB |
| De’Vondre Campbell OLB |
| Trevon Coley DT |
| Kelvin Beachum LT |
Offseason Losses
| David Johnson RB |
| Rodney Gunter DE |
| Zach Kerr DE |
| Damiere Byrd WR |
| Pharoh Cooper WR |
| Cassius Marsh DE |
| Joe Walker LB |
| Jeremy Vujnovich G |
2020 NFL Draft
| Round 1 (8) – Isaiah Simmons LB/DB Clemson |
| Round 3 (72) – Josh Jones OT Houston |
| Round 4 (114) – Leki Fotu DT Utah |
| Round 4 (131) – Rashard Lawrence DT LSU |
| Round 6 (202) – Evan Weaver LB California |
| Round 7 (222) – Eno Benjamin RB Arizona State |
2020 Schedule with record vs opponents since 2017
| Week 1 – at San Francisco 49ers 4:25 PM ET FOX | 4-2 |
| Week 2 – vs Washington 4:05 PM ET FOX | 0-2 |
| Week 3 – vs Detroit Lions 4:25 PM ET FOX | 0-2–1 |
| Week 4 – at Carolina Panthers 1 PM ET FOX | 0-1 |
| Week 5 – at New York Jets 1 PM ET FOX | 0-0 |
| Week 6 – at Dallas Cowboys 8:15 PM ET ESPN (MNF) | 0-1 |
| Week 7 – vs Seattle Seahawks 4:05 PM ET FOX | 2-4 |
| Week 8 – BYE | |
| Week 9 – vs Miami Dolphins 4:25 PM ET CBS | 0-0 |
| Week 10 – vs Buffalo Bills 4:05 PM ET CBS | 0-0 |
| Week 11 – at Seattle Seahawks 8:20 PM ET FOX (TNF) | 2-4 |
| Week 12 – at New England Patriots 1 PM ET FOX | 0-0 |
| Week 13 – vs Los Angeles Rams 4:05 PM ET FOX | 0-6 |
| Week 14 – at New York Giants 1 PM ET FOX | 2-0 |
| Week 15 – vs Philadelphia Eagles 4:05 PM ET FOX | 0-1 |
| Week 16 – vs San Francisco 49ers TBD | 4-2 |
| Week 17 – at Los Angeles Rams 4:25 PM ET FOX | 0-6 |
Miscellaneous Notes
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Kliff Kingsbury enters 2nd season as HC of ARZ
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Kyler Murray was named 2019 AP Offensive Rookie of the Year
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Chandler Jones has had 11+ sacks in 5 straight seasons
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| 2019 Offense Play Selection |
| Pass – 60.4% |
| Rush – 39.6% |
| PFF Top 5 Graded Players in 2019 |
| 1. DeAndre Hopkins WR 87.8 |
| 2. Chandler Jones SLB 86.0 |
| 3. Maxx Williams TE 79.1 |
| 4. Budda Baker FS 71.4 |
| 5. Kenyan Drake RB 71.2 |
| Players who opted out of 2020 season |
| Marcus Gilbert RT |
Burning Question: Will Kyler Murray make a big leap in 2020?
Bottom Line: Many people are high on the Cardinals in 2020. I love the DeAndre Hopkins trade, as I believe he will make an immediate impact on that offense. Chandler Jones is a premier linebacker in this league that doesn’t get the appreciation he deserves. Isaiah Simmons was one of my favorite players in this past year’s draft.
However, this team does not scream playoffs at me. I think they will struggle in the trenches especially in a division that features Aaron Donald and Nick Bosa. Kyler Murray was very solid for a rookie, but I did not see the electric production that he put out at Oklahoma.
The Cardinals’ secondary gave up the 2nd most passing yards in the NFL in 2019. But they did not do much to fix that secondary so they are ready to throw out the same players.
Being in the NFC West is the toughest task for them, as all 4 teams in this division are good enough to win it in my opinion. I just believe the Cardinals will get the short end of the stick for 2020.
Predicted Win Range: 6-8
