Cardinals' Offseason Moves: A Mixed Bag

0:00It's March 29th. Welcome to NFL News Today, powered by AI and ready for kickoff. Three weeks into NFL free agency, the Arizona Cardinals have wrapped up most of their roster tweaks, adding a few solid pieces, but nothing that. Screams, game, changer. ESPN's Ben Solak ranks them right in the middle at number 16 for offseason improvements, leaving fans wondering if they're truly better than last. Years 3 wins quad. Solak gives props to their three-year deal with Guard Isaac Somalo, calling it a smart move up front. He was caught off guard by signing running back Tyler Alghier, noting his style overlaps with James Conner. But hey, Conner's pushing 31. Bounce back from a bad ankle injury, and look sluggish in his three games last season depth as key there. The quarterback situation drew the most side-eye, with no big splashes to excite anyone. The lack figures they passed on Malik Willis, because his price tag massed Miami's offer, opting instead for a competition between Gardner Menshu and Takobi Berset, which feels like

1:04a throwback plan with better options out there. They still have time to pivot, maybe grabbing a mid-round draft pick or trading for a young passer before camp to boost their outlook. Bottom line, on paper, the Cardinals don't look noticeably stronger yet, but the draft could flip that script and get them rolling.