Before training camp, every NFL team has obvious concerns that must be addressed if they are going to have a great season. Those teams also all have non-obvious needs that are not often discussed but hold just as much importance. Here is my breakdown for every team.
Arizona Cardinals
OBVIOUS: Can the Cardinals improve on defense next season?
During Kliff Kingsburys reign as a head coach in college, his defensive unit was always one of the absolute worst in the NCAA. Last year, the Cardinals ranked 30th or worse in 23 defensive stats, and Chandler Jones had over half the sacks on the team. Who will help him? Will the addition of rookie first-rounder Isaiah Simmons along with free-agent defensive tackle Jordan Phillips and free agent linebacker Devon Kennard improve the unit?
NON-OBVIOUS: Will the Cards develop an effective Red Zone offense that will score touchdowns rather than settle for field goals?
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From the GM's Eye: Every team's obvious and non-obvious questions for 2020 - The Athletic
