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NFL power rankings: Stacking up all 32 teams amid 2018 training camp

By Peter Panacy

PHILADELPHIA - MAY 1: Cornerback Dimitri Patterson #23 of the Philadelphia Eagles looks on during minicamp practice at the NovaCare Complex on May 1, 2009 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Hunter Martin/Getty Images)
PHILADELPHIA - MAY 1: Cornerback Dimitri Patterson #23 of the Philadelphia Eagles looks on during minicamp practice at the NovaCare Complex on May 1, 2009 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Hunter Martin/Getty Images) /
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32. . . Previous: . Arizona Cardinals. 26. team

The Arizona Cardinals are likely to bring up the rear in the NFC West this season, particularly after losing head coach Bruce Arians and quarterback Carson Palmer to retirement.

In their wakes, the red birds brought aboard first-year head coach Steve Wilks, known for his defensive capabilities, and veteran quarterback Sam Bradford. But the biggest move, of course, was moving up to grab former UCLA quarterback Josh Rosen in the NFL Draft.

It’s not a question whether or not Rosen starts this season. It’s when.

Bradford hasn’t played a full season since 2012. And with Football Outsiders ranking Arizona’s offensive line 26th in pass protection last year, one can see how this could be a compounding problem.

Rosen and Bradford will have some offensive firepower in 2018, namely running back David Johnson and wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald. And Wilks’ defense should be feisty enough to win some games.

But this is a rebuild out in Arizona, and everyone knows it.