Bethel takes paycut, Cardinals need defensive stars to step up and more

Happy Thursday one and all, hope your week has been going well.

I am taking the family camping, so based on my service availability, I will be in and out as much as possible to take care of some things,

Hope everyone has a safe and happy weekend and is enjoying their spring break.

Defensive Stars Need To Shine In 2017
Free agent departures put more emphasis on talented nucleus to perform.

Cardinals Blogs | Bethel pay cut means free agency sooner

Brandt: Calais Campbell one of free agents teams will miss the most
Although free agency is still in full swing and the draft isn't here, it is highly unlikely the Cardinals can find a player capable of replacing Campbell.

Justin Bethel takes pay cut, has contract shortened
It was learned that Justin Bethel's salary has been reduced from $4.5 million in 2017 to $2 million, with the 2018 season of his contract being voided.

Draft needs no different for Cardinals than before free agency | Cards Wire
Every position is still up for grabs in the first round for Arizona after they filled holes with veterans.

Will Cardinals address RG in free agency, or are the comfortable with Evan Boehm? | Cards Wire
Arizona has not been connected to a single guard on the free agent market. Are they just standing pat to lean on their 2016 4th rounder?

Breaking down Karlos Dansby's 1-year contract with Arizona Cardinals - Arizona Cardinals Blog- ESPN
A closer look at the one-year contract, which could be worth $2 million, signed by veteran linebacker Karlos Dansby with the Cardinals.

Justin Bethel take pay cut, will become free agent in 2018 | Cards Wire
The Cardinals cornerback disappointed in 2016. Now he is going to gamble on himself this season.