Cardinals Must Fix Pass Rush & RB Room | NFL News

0:00On September 7th, our list talk cardinals game week is here and they're about to kick off the season against the chargers. The off season was a whirlwind, but before Sunday rolls around, there are a few key things Arizona needs to lock down. First up, they got to find some serious help for their pass rush. This unit has been struggling near the bottom of the league and relying on just one or two guys isn't a winning strategy. They've got the cap space, so bringing in a veteran on a short deal to boost that defense is a no-brainer. Then there's the Paris Johnson Jr. situation. He's their left tackle of the future, and while they picked up his fifth year option, locking him down with an extension now could save them money. Down the line. We've seen it before, where deals that look huge at the time become bargains later as the salary cap keeps climbing. Getting that done sooner, rather than later, seems like the smart play for Arizona. And finally, the James Conner saga. With him and Tray Benson, both on injured reserve, the team's running back situation is up in the air.

1:01Benson is likely headed for an injury settlement, but Conner's future is the big question mark. He's clearly nearing the end of his time in Arizona, especially with new additions like Jeremiah Love and Tyler Alguy. The team has to figure out how they want to handle the running back room. Are they keeping four guys? Will Conner be released or traded? It's a decision that needs to be made now, not pushed off. Plenty can happen in four weeks, but Arizona needs a clear plan for both Conner and the organization moving forward. From around the league, powered by AI, this is NFL News Today.