Cardinals Sign 4th Round Pick O'Brien Schofield

by Andrew602 on Jul 28, 2010 10:10 AM MDT in General Arizona Cardinals News

Two weeks after locking down their other four draft picks, the Arizona Cardinals signed fourth round pick, outside linebacker O'Brien Schofield on Tuesday.

The team signed Schofield to a four year deal -- the same length every draft pick has been given so far. Terms of the deal were not disclosed, but he did receive a traditional structure even through he's recovering from knee surgery.

In a Senior Bowl practice, Schofield tore his acl and saw his draft stock plummet significantly. Most analysts considered him to be a 2nd round pick before the injury and one of the best pass rush specialist entering the draft. Last season Schofield registered 62 tackles, 12 sacks with 24 1/2 tackles for a loss in just 13 games.

He'll likely end up on the PUP list to start the season, although he's remained hopeful to contribute immediately.

"My biggest focus is that every day matters," Schofield told www.azcardinals.com. "I have to give my best effort when I am in the weight room, my best effort when I am watching video, my best effort in rehab. Sometimes I don’t want to do it because it is the same thing over and over and over but I think back to how badly I want to get back on the field and play, it is essential I give it my best every time."

Should he make a full recovery after he is off the PUP list, Schofield could be a focal point for the Cardinals pass rush this season. In wake of the signing, local product -- offensive tackle Devin Tyler -- was released to make room on the roster. The Cardinals still have 1st round pick Dan Williams, and 2nd round pick Daryl Washington to sign before camp begins on July 31st.

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Sometimes I don’t want to do it because it is the same thing over and over and over

I’d trade him for the computer screen I sit in front of 40 hours a week.

by fansincejakenrob on Jul 28, 2010 11:03 AM MDT reply actions

I agree

What? I didn't break it, I was just testing its durability, and then I placed it in the woods becuase it's made out of wood and I just thought he should be with his family.
Revenge of the Birds

by Andrew602 on Jul 28, 2010 1:29 PM MDT up reply actions

We have sooo much youth at LB

I hope they all pan out, and soon!

"Some people think football is a matter of life and death. I assure you, it's much more serious than that." - Bill Shankly

by Jesse Reynolds on Jul 28, 2010 11:16 AM MDT reply actions 2 recs

I think they will. And man that would be nice

What? I didn't break it, I was just testing its durability, and then I placed it in the woods becuase it's made out of wood and I just thought he should be with his family.
Revenge of the Birds

by Andrew602 on Jul 28, 2010 1:29 PM MDT up reply actions

This guy could be a steal if he pans out.

Can’t wait to see what he can do.

Lifelong Arizona Cardinals/Chicago Bears fan [I have always lived in Arizona, dad is from Chicago].

I can't stand fair-weather/bandwagon fans, stick with your team, throughout the good and the bad. And don't switch to whichever team wins the Super Bowl each year.

by JoeCB1991 on Jul 28, 2010 3:20 PM MDT reply actions

I think he will be

The FO knew what they were doing when they drafted him.

What? I didn't break it, I was just testing its durability, and then I placed it in the woods becuase it's made out of wood and I just thought he should be with his family.
Revenge of the Birds

by Andrew602 on Jul 28, 2010 4:50 PM MDT up reply actions