Arizona Cardinals pass on pass rushers in Round 2 for Chase Bisontis
TL;DR
The Arizona Cardinals selected guard Chase Bisontis in the second round, passing on key edge rushers. This decision comes despite a pressing need to upgrade their pass rush.
Key points
- Arizona Cardinals selected guard Chase Bisontis in Round 2
- Cardinals passed on several edge rushers despite needing upgrades
- Bisontis will compete with Isaiah Adams for the starting right guard position
The Arizona Cardinals made guard Chase Bisontis their second-round pick on Friday. There is a lot to like about the pick. However, they elected to pass on other players at greater needs.
There was a run on edge rushers after the Cardinals' pick, a position the Cardinals need to upgrade badly.
- Clemson EDGE T.J. Parker went to the Buffalo Bills at No. 35, one pick after the Cardinals selected Bisontis.
- Oklahoma EDGE R Mason Thomas went No. 40 to the Kansas City Chiefs.
- Texas A&M Cashius Howell went No. 41 to the Cincinnati Bengals.
- Michigan EDGE Derrick Moore went No. 44 to the Detroit Lions.
- Missouri EDGE Zion Young went No. 45 overall to the Baltimore Ravens.
Bisontis will likely compete with Isaiah Adams for the starting right guard job. He might be good.
However, it is yet another instance of ignoring the defensive edge when they really need help there.
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Q&A
Why did the Arizona Cardinals choose Chase Bisontis over edge rushers?
The Cardinals prioritized the offensive line by selecting guard Chase Bisontis, despite a pressing need for edge rushers.
Which edge rushers were picked after the Cardinals selected Bisontis?
After the Cardinals' pick, T.J. Parker, Mason Thomas, Cashius Howell, Derrick Moore, and Zion Young were selected as edge rushers.
Who will Chase Bisontis compete with for the starting position?
Chase Bisontis will likely compete with Isaiah Adams for the starting right guard job.
