2012 NFL Draft Order: Arizona Cardinals Set To Have No. 13 Pick
by Jess Root on Jan 2, 2012 8:00 AM MST
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PrintThe Arizona Cardinals finished their season 8-8, quite the feat considering their 1-6 start. With the win, Arizona finished the season in second place of the NFC West and a 4-2 division record. It also cemented their spot in the 2012 NFL Draft. By finishing 8-8, Arizona will have the 13th selection overall.
There was certainly a small sentiment around Cardinals fans that secretly would not have minded a Cardinals loss for the sole purpose of better draft status; however, a loss would have done very little.
Finishing 7-9 would have only moved them up two slots to number 11. This makes the win even nicer.
What does the number 13 pick mean?
Well, if you are superstitious, you probably don't like the pick. Cardinals fans, though, have a special feeling for number 13, as it was the number that Kurt Warner wore.
As for some successful picks at number 13, thanks to one of ROTB's Twitter followers, we have a solid list: Brian Orakpo, John Abraham, Takeo Spikes and Tony Gonzalez. Not a bad list. I haven't looked up other poor picks, so we'll just leave the good ones for now.
If we are to go by Mel Kiper's big board, the 13th best player rated is Notre Dame linebacker Manti Te'o.
We can now officially start speculating as to who will be the Cards' pick. Be looking out for our draft coverage.
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Number 13
Trade down, trade down. Pick up a second rounder.
Just a guy, because I was born that way.
Trade down and pick up an OT with our first-round pick. The value isn't there at #13
by YoungCardsFanatic on Jan 2, 2012 8:33 AM MST up reply actions
Demetrius Bell
I wrote about him as one of the free agent moves they need to look at. Martin out of Stanford isn’t LT material IMO.
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I like Luke Kuechly with this pick.
He’s a solid LB out of Boston College, and with Stewart Bradley not playing much this season and Paris Lenon getting up there in age, he’d be a good player to develop, and hopefully get a start somewhere a long the season.
I'd love Kuechly
I think Kirkpatrick grades out better at safety than cornerback. Doesn’t have the speed to keep up with elite burners, but hey we have PP21 for that. I think this pick will yield a WR or Pass rusher. Keep an eye on Jarvis Jones out of Georgia (Plays Michigan State in the Outback bowl at 11am today), Whitney Mercilus out of Illinois and USC’s Nick Perry. All 3 of those guys can jump up from the late 1st round projection to the 13th pick with a great combine.
by cardinalbrown on Jan 2, 2012 10:05 AM MST up reply actions
I'd be a little worried about picking Dre
i just don’t have a good feeling about him at CB. He could be good at safety though. Possible future safety combo of PP21 and Dr. Dre?
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I read
Te’o was staying in school.
I agree, there may not be value for us there, I’d love to see us get and extra pick or two
by defense_dad on Jan 2, 2012 8:56 AM MST via iPhone app reply actions
Te'o wanted senior experiences
Staying in school for one more year. Should be the top LB in the 2013 class
by cardinalbrown on Jan 2, 2012 9:56 AM MST up reply actions
Get 'Tazed...
and then our defense will be nothing short of Burfect.
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by INSOMAN1ATIC on Jan 2, 2012 9:36 AM MST reply actions 1 recs
Whoa the process hasn't even begun!
And everyone already wants to trade down haha
by forget on Jan 2, 2012 9:45 AM MST via mobile reply actions
I saw one McShay did a few weeks ago with us getting Courtney Upshaw, OLB from Alabama
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Thirteen is one of my favorite numbers. Anyway glad to hear we wouldn't have gained much draft position with a loss. The win was good for the team's overall mentality so it all works out.
I think I’ll give it a few days before I start to speculate as to what to do in the draft.
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Jurron crinor outta my u of a wildcats :) he’s gunna be a star, and im not just saying that cuz ima u of a Homer, if he’s there @ 13 lets snag em. :-P
by tucson cards fan on Jan 2, 2012 10:43 AM MST via mobile reply actions
Good player, but his stock dropped a ton this year
He is projected to go in the 6th on one of the draft things I just looked him up on, he will be available later.
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Don't forget, Steve Nash wears #13 too
Maybe Arizona’s lucky number is 13?
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by Skii on Jan 2, 2012 10:50 AM MST reply actions 2 recs
If we draft an LB it needs to be a pass rusher.
I understand that people are down on Bradley because he didn’t play much I don’t think he was going to beat out Paris Lenon. The guy was solid all year long and is use to being in the 3-4. Now if Bradley can’t beat him out next year, we have a problem.
I would like to see us take a player who can a safety, a push rusher, a defensive tackle/end or of course a tackle.
Biggest needs are OT, OLB, DE/DT and safety. We are fine at CB, RB, WR and QB.
We may see Bradley
more at OLB next yr. He got a lot of reps there. We will see.
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Michael Floyd, WR, Notre Dame
I agree with trading down to get a 2nd round pick.
Andre Roberts is not the answer as a #2 WR. Michael Floyd is big, fast, physical, and scores touchdowns. Anquan Boldin version 2.0, maybe better! We can probably get him around pick 20 I’m guessing.
WRs usually rise up a lot from the combine
He might be available for us at 13, but i doubt he’ll be there at 20. Too many teams need WR help to let him fall that far.
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I'm betting the Bears would take him at 19 because of how big their WR need is
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We all just need to cool our jets a bit.
The draft projections will look much different after the workouts. Trading down does look like an interesting option though.
LT or WR with pick 13
We need a legit LT to allow Levi to play the RT position and get rid of Keith. If Martin or the kid from Iowa is there snag him. That being said, if Alshon Jeffrey is there he will be hard to pass up. He was dominant against Nebraska and has the physical tools to be dominate in the NFL. If the OT’s and Jeffrey are gone then trade down and try to pick up a 2nd rounder (may take trading into the bottom of round 1).
Martin looked really good tonight against Oklahoma
He is my dream choice at 13. Would be Kalil but absolutely no way he fall out of the top 10
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Martin against Oklahoma State?
Or Reiff against Oklahoma? I prefer Reiff over Martin
by cardinalbrown on Jan 3, 2012 2:21 PM MST up reply actions
ATM its seems to be personal preference between Rieff and Martin
I like Martin, but Rieff may prove to be the better guy in the end.
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I didn't think Jeffery looked all that good against Nebraska
He was helpless against Dennard’s press/jam and got thrown out of the game for getting hot-headed. The big plays later on were impressive, but he has some things to work on.
Martin
Knowing that Martin was a prospect that the Cards would be looking at, I have keyed in on Martin while watching Stanford games this season. He is an elite run and pass blocker. If he and Reiff are gone at 13 I just hope the Cards trade the pick or take BOA (Jeffrey). Just don’t reach a la Levi Brown.
by Sparky03 on Jan 2, 2012 11:24 PM MST via Android app reply actions
IMO
too many teams in front of us will be looking at the skill positions early. QBs and WRs and Kalil will all be taken in the top 10, with a few other outstanding players like Claibourne and Richardson being taken top 10. Hopefully one of Martin or Rieff is available at 13.
I do expect Jeffery to be gone though, the first 8 teams to draft all need WR help
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That would be nice
I wonder what will happen with Keith and Levi. I think Keith may not be kept because of his injury problems and inconsistent play. So I would assume either tackle would start at RT and have to take the LT position from Levi.
by Jesse Reynolds on Jan 3, 2012 8:52 PM MST up reply actions
Even though I do not think we need another WR
I would be disappointed in the FO if they picked a need over a stud player, regardless of position. I know we feel like we have to fill needs with draft picks but so far BPA has worked out pretty dang well. 2011 draft anyone?
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