Cardinals Target Ben Bartch for Offensive Line Boost

0:00It's March 9th. Here's your NFL news in two minutes, subscribe to stay locked in all season. There's on a Cardinals offensive line struggled last season, finishing rank 26th in the league. Both starting tackles hit injured reserve, and the guards dealt with issues all year, forcing backups into key spots. Now, with free agency kicking off March 9th, General Manager Monty Austin Ford needs to add talent fast, especially at guard and tackle. New head coach Mike LaFloor, who came from the Los Angeles Rams, demands a top tier line to support his offense. The Rams always invest heavily there, and Arizona cannot rely on unproven players anymore. The tampering window opens March 9th through 11th, with deals official on the 12th. Fans and analysts agree the line's woes held back the whole team, hurting protection and run game. One free agent target making buzz is guard Ben Barch from the San Francisco 49ers. At 27 years old, 6 feet 6 inches, and 315 pounds, he brings pro experience from 55 games

1:05and 24. Starts. Bart shines in past protection, allowing zero sacks and zero penalties last season across six starts. He is versatile on both sides and gets to the second level well, though his run blocking needs work. Injuries like ankle and foot sprains have slowed him, but his technique stands out from his small college roots. This project a two year deal worth four million dollars, a cheap fix for death and competition. If signed, Barch could stabilize the line right away and step up if injuries hit again. Keep an eye on this as the Cardinals rebuild. The Daily News Now is presented by our sponsor. Your favorite podcasts, music or sleep sounds coming from your pillow, no earbuds, no distractions, listen and relax, S-O-L-I, solely pillow.com.