Early Cardinals MVP and rookie of the year nominations in all 3 phases

Although the Arizona Cardinals are 1-3 after the first 4 games, a number of players are producing at a high level. After giving strong consideration to a number of players, here are this fan’s nominees:

ROTB Poll:

Please share how you voted and why.

Honorable Mentions:

Offensive MVP: Will Hernandez, Josh Dobbs, Marquise Brown

Defensive MVP: Kyzir White

Special Teams MVP: Zach Pascal

Top 5 PFF Grades on Offense: (players with over 100 snaps)

• 82.2 —- RB James Conner
• 74.4 —- WR Marquise Brown
• 70.9 —- WR Michael Wilson
• 70.8 —- RG Will Hernandez
• 68.4 —- QB Josh Dobbs

Top 5 PFF Grades on Defense: (100 snaps)

• 79.3 - —LB Krys Barnes
• 78.3 —- ED Dennis Gardeck
• 77.3 —- ED Victor Dimukeje
• 71.3 —- S Andre Chachere
• 60.8 —- LB Kyzir White

Top 5 PFF Grades on Special Teams (100 snaps)

• 81.2 - —Zach Pascal
• 76.1 —- Owen Pappoe
• 72.3 —- Victor Dimukeje
• 72.2—- Trey McBride
• 70.0 —- Zeke Turner

Team Rankings Per PFF:

• Overall —- 27th
• Offense —- 21st
• Passing —- 20th
• Pass Blocking —- 25th
• Receiving —- 22nd
• Running Game —- 3rd
• Run Blocking —- 19th
• Defense: —- 31st
• Run Defense —- 25th
• Tackling —- 26th
• Pass Rush —- 25th
• Pass Coverage —- 30th
• Special Teams —- 22nd

ROTB Questions of the Day:

• How many Cardinals at this early juncture in the season deserve Pro Bowl consideration?
• How many Cardinals at this early juncture in the season deserve NFL All-Rookie 1st or 2nd Team consideration?