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Draft Grade — Cardinals
Overall
B
ValueB+
NeedA
TradesB-
FutureB-
The Cardinals found their guy under center in Penix Jr.: B. The search is over. The Cardinals handed the keys to Michael Penix Jr., and the whole operation now runs on his development. A sturdy weekend that grades out a B.
They will regret leaving offensive lineman for another day if the season turns on it. They banked enough surplus on Penix Jr. to cover a lot of smaller sins.
On the needs board they went 2 of 8, with quarterback the one that mattered most. They came away with juice, if not much beef up front.
Solid rather than spectacular, and there is nothing wrong with that.
Pick Analysis
Pick4
Rnd1
Marvin Harrison Jr.
In the Round 1 slot they get a difference-maker at receiver. The biggest hole, addressed.
Pick27
Rnd1
Michael Penix Jr.
In the 27th overall pick they get a passer to set the clock by, and a steal at that. It fills the loudest need on the roster.