i greatly respect his pass rushing abilities but he’s on the downside of his career. still, i think he’d be good for at least 10 sacks. I wouldn’t give up more than a 4th round pick for him though. I believe that the cardinals coaches have to really think about the direction and style of defense they want. do they want to follow the steelers model? in my opinion, this defense really has potential but they have a couple of players that aren’t built for a true 3/4 defense{ dockett, and whether a. wilson is, can be debated}. dockett is a 4-3 defensive tackle and is too small to play noseguard and can’t play defensive end on 1st and 2nd down in a 3-4 defense, The good tackles in the nfl whip him on running plays. If the cardinals, choose to play a more attacking style defense featuring constant blitzes from the outside linebackers, the strong safety must have coverage skills and in my opinion wilson’s strength is playing near the line of scrimmage. either way i predict either 2 of either dockett, wilson, rolle and boldin won’t be back next season. i believe management will bring dansby back. i hope management has the foresight to understand with the impending rookie salary cap coming in the 12 draft class, the cardinals need to stock up on as many picks as possible for next years draft!

This leads me to believe there is a good chance of Porter wearing Cardinal red next season.

Miami needs a quality WR. Shopping Boldin to the AFC for Porter and Thigpen like Ogre7 suggests is a great scenario. At 33, Porter alone isn’t sufficient compensation for Boldin. Adding Thigpen resolves 2 issues in a single stroke. Leinart needs a quality backup. This trade would mean the Cards could draft a mid to late round QB to develop and let St Pierre go if they want to. QB situation handled (at least short term.)

Porter would supply veteran leadership to our young OLBs and fill the hole left by Berry. Whis places much emphasis on quality depth. The experience Porter brings to the position will help sustain the Cardinals command of the division in the short term while Brown, Davis and whomever is drafted this year continue to develop.

Since Porter was a Steeler during Whis’s tenure there, Whis will know what Porter brings to the table on and off the field, so no mystery coming in. Whis has already shown a propensity for pulling from steeler stock. If he thinks Porter is what the Cards need then he’ll go for him. Porter can’t be worse than McFadden. Plus if he is stating publicly an interest for playing for the Cardinals already, that sounds like a message meant for Whis’s ears to me.

I have to believe the Cardinals work out a long term deal with Rolle. If not, this may play into a trade with Porter. Sounds to me like Rolle is just working an angle for his new contract though.

there is upside, and I believe he’s a way better pass rusher than Dansby but not as good in coverage. I still think this is an upgrade if we lose Dansby. The best part of all of this is someone WANTING to come to AZ!

I say bring the man in!!!

Important year for the Cards in 2010- can’t afford to drop from the top now.
Smart moves are needed. Dansby’s not worth it he’s in decline. Need young fast linebackers who will come on in 2nd half thinking of Davis and Brown. Porter can fit in as a veteran presence. Dummervil would be perfect
 Agree, Adrian Wilson is only good at the line of scrim but they made the SB last year so his signing was worth it but he’s overrated.
Boldin is gone but he’s been hurt and won’t bring back more than a 5.