This year is unique in that there aren’t any awful teams. Arizona will be very poor to start, but once Kyler Murray returns, you can expect them to be feisty. Although they are the worst team heading into next year, they’re in a fascinating position. That is because they recently had an excellent draft and should likely have two top-three picks next year. The new GM knows what he’s doing, and getting behind his moves is easy. As the franchise QB is already in place, a much brighter horizon exists now that the old regime is behind us.
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Grading scale: 20-100
| Power Ranking – 32 | OVR Grade – 75.8 | Projected Wins – 5.7 |
| HC – Jonathon Gannon | OC – Drew Petzing | DC – Nick Rallis |
The coaching staff in Arizona is filled with youth, and it’s exciting to see a new style of play here. I expect Gannon to impose more physicality and a better demeanor on the defensive players. That was something lacking from Kingsbury. The new OC, Drew Petzing, is expected to bring a wide-zone offense to Arizona, as he formerly coached QBs, Tight Ends, and Receivers with Cleveland. This scheme is phenomenal for Murray and will allow the Receivers to thrive.
As for the defense, Gannon will be using a complex quarters-heavy defense. The D-line must be strong for this scheme to succeed, and I’m worried about how this unit will support the defense. The coaching staff is still intriguing, and there are many things to look for out of Gannon in year one.
| QB – 85.2 (-10, due to injury) |
| Kyler Murray, Colt McCoy, Clayton Tune |
| Receiving Options – 85.3 |
| WR1 – DeAndre Hopkins, Michael Wilson, Auden Tate WR2 – Marquise Brown, Zach Pascal SWR – Rondale More, Greg Dortch TE – Zach Ertz, Trey McBride, Chris Pierce Jr. HB – James Connor, Corey Clement, Keaontay Ingram |
| Pass-Pro – 75.3 |
| LT – D.J. Humphries, Josh Jones LG – Elijah Wilkinson, Rashaad Coward OC – Hjalte Froholdt RG – Will Hernandez, Lecitus Smith RT – Paris Johnson Jr., Kelvin Beachum, Lachavious Simmons HB – James Connor, Corey Clement, Keaontay Ingram |
| Run Blocking – 73.5 |
| LT – D.J. Humphries, Josh Jones LG – Elijah Wilkinson, Rashaad Coward OC – Hjalte Froholdt RG – Will Hernandez, Lecitus Smith RT – Paris Johnson Jr., Kelvin Beachum, Lachavious Simmons TE – Zach Ertz, Trey McBride, Chris Pierce Jr. |
| Run Options – 80.6 |
| HB – James Connor, Corey Clement, Keaontay Ingram |
The offense is mostly where Arizona’s going to win this year. There is plenty of talent on this team for McCoy to run a functional unit. The O-line isn’t awful, as Humphries is a stud, and Johnson Jr. is a promising prospect. Hopkins is a terrific number-one option and possesses the best hands in the league. Furthermore, Hollywood Brown is an exceptionally talented deep threat. When Kyler returns, this will be a very explosive passing offense. The run game should be of quality as well as Murray and Connor are tough two to stop. They likely won’t be a fun watch when Kyler is out, but expect them to be a threat when he returns.
| Secondary – 76.8 |
| CB1 – Marco Wilson, Garrett Williams CB2 – Antonio Hamilton, Kei’Trel Clark SCB – Rashad Fenton, Christian Matthew FS – Jalen Thompson, JuJu Hughs SS – Buda Baker, Josh Thomas |
| Pass Rush – 68.7 |
| ED1 – BJ Ojulari, Myjai Sanders, Cameron Thomas ED2 – Dennis Gardeck, Victor Dimukeje IDL1 – Rashad Lawrence, Johnathon Ledbetter, Kevin Strong IDL2 – Leki Fotu, L.J. Collier, Manny Jones |
| Off-Ball Linebacker – 78.6 |
| LB1 – Zaven Collings, Kyzir White, Krys Barnes LB2 – Isaiah Simmons, Owen Pappoe |
| Run Defense – 68.6 |
| ED1 – BJ Ojulari, Myjai Sanders, Cameron Thomas ED2 – Dennis Gardeck, Victor Dimukeje IDL1 – Rashad Lawrence, Johnathon Ledbetter, Kevin Strong IDL2 – Leki Fotu, L.J. Collier, Manny Jones |
Besides Linebacker and Safety, this defense is very depleted. The D-line looks feeble, as BJ Ojulari is currently the best D-lineman. Teams can run straight through this unit, and opposing QBs will have all day to throw. The jobs of Marco Wilson and Antonio Hamilton will be highly challenging. They will likely have rough seasons on paper. It’ll be fascinating to see how they use Isaiah Simmons because he can be used in many roles. You might see him in the slot, or he could be used effectively as a pass-rusher. There are some lovely building pieces on this defense, but overall it’s an incomplete unit. The defense will likely be the primary reason Arizona finishes last.
Total Win Projection – 5.7
| WK | Arizona | win % |
| 1 | at WAS | 33% |
| 2 | vs NYG | 33% |
| 3 | vs DAL | 20% |
| 4 | at SF | 20% |
| 5 | vs CIN | 20% |
| 6 | at LAR | 33% |
| 7 | at SEA | 20% |
| 8 | vs BAL | 20% |
| 9 | at CLE | 20% |
| 10 | vs ATL | 57% |
| 11 | at HOU | 50% |
| 12 | vs LAR | 57% |
| 13 | at PIT | 33% |
| 14 | Bye | |
| 15 | vs SF | 43% |
| 16 | at CHI | 43% |
| 17 | at PHI | 20% |
| 18 | vs SEA | 43% |
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