The Cardinals Pass On Taking Cam Newton, Go Defense In First Round
The Cardinals defense needs serious upgrades and the Cardinals will use this pick to address the deficiencies in that unit.
The Cardinals will pass on taking a quarterback in the draft because they’re going to do that through trades or free agency. Quinn will be an immediate upgrade over anyone currently on that roster. The Cardinals defense was atrocious last year. They had trouble competing in the NFC West, a division that was won with a 7-9 record.
The Cardinals could take a chance on Cam Newton or Blaine Gabbert, but they already have a project in John Skelton and possibly Max Hall. Both were terrible last year, but both could benefit from more time in the system.
So Quinn it is for the Cardinals, who will try and make another playoff run with a new quarterback via trade or free agency in 2011.
1. Carolina Panthers: Nick Fairley 17. New England Patriots: Adrian Clayborn
2. Denver Broncos: Patrick Peterson 18. San Diego Chargers: Cory Liuget
3. Buffalo Bills: Von Miller 19. New York Giants: Tyron Smith
4. Cincinnati Bengals: Da'Quan Bowers 20. Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Akeem Ayers
5. Arizona Cardinals: Robert Quinn 21. Kansas City Chiefs: Justin Houston
6. Cleveland Browns: A.J. Green 22. Indianapolis Colts: Anthony Castonzo
7. San Francisco 49ers: Prince Amukamara 23. Philadelphia Eagles: Derek Sherrod
8. Tennessee Titans: Blaine Gabbert 24. New Orleans Saints: J.J. Watt
9. Dallas Cowboys: Cameron Jordan 25. Seattle Seahawks: Demarcus Love
10. Washington Redskins: Marcell Dareus 26. Baltimore Ravens: Jonathan Baldwin
11. Houston Texans: Ryan Kerrigan 27. Atlanta Falcons: Aaron Williams
12. Minnesota Vikings: Cam Newton 28. New England Patriots: Torrey Smith
13. Detriot Lions: Nate Solder 29. Chicago Bears: Gabe Carimi
14. St. Louis Rams: Julio Jones 30. New York Jets: Phil Taylor
15. Miami Dolphins: Mark Ingram 31. Pittsburgh Steelers: Mike Pouncey
16. Jacksonville Jaguars: Aldon Smith 32. Green Bay Packers: Cameron Heyward
