Cardinals' Safety Changes: A Mixed Bag

0:00Welcome to NFL News Today, two minutes of updates that matter to NFL fans. Hit subscribe and stay connected. The Arizona Cardinals made some changes at safety during this offseason. They lost Jalen Thompson, who spent seven years with the team and signed a three-year deal with the Dallas Cowboys. They brought in Andrew Wingard on a one-year contract after his latest season as a full-time starter. Buddha Baker is back along with younger players like Dadrian Taylor Demerson, Joey Blount, and Kiting Crawford all under contract. Blount missed most of last year due to injury, which opened the door for Crawford, a seventh-round pick. Fans and analysts are split on whether these moves help. Thompson offers more versatility, handling roles outside, and the slot in the box and deep. Plus, he's a solid tackler. Wingard shines against the run but struggles and coverage. On paper, the group looks about the same at best, or a bit worse without Thompson's all-around skills. Still, if Taylor Demerson steps up into that bigger role, they might hold steady.

1:03Overall safety isn't a clear upgrade for the Cardinals as they build for next season, but depth from the young guys could make a difference down the line.