Another offseason, another uphill battle for the Arizona Cardinals. Their defense is in pieces, their roster is riddled with holes, and yet here comes Pro Football Focus with a suggestion—sign cornerback D.J. Reed in free agency. Sure, Reed’s got talent, and sure, he’d bring some much-needed help to the secondary. But let’s be honest—does he solve the Cardinals’ biggest problems, or is this just another expensive bandage on a gaping wound? It’s the classic Cardinals conundrum: splash or substance?
Yes, they’re sitting on a cool $82 million in cap space, but before anyone starts dreaming of a defensive turnaround, let’s remember the ugly truth. This team finished near the bottom in defensive rankings, struggling to stop… well, pretty much anyone. They ranked 28th in defensive EPA per play, 31st in success rate, and their coverage? Let’s just say it left a lot to be desired. One cornerback—no matter how good—isn’t going to magically transform a defense that spent all season getting torched like a backyard barbecue.
And that’s the dilemma. Do the Cardinals throw a chunk of their cash at Reed, a solid but not necessarily game-changing corner, or do they finally take a hard look at fixing the root of their problems? Fans have seen it before—big-name signings, big-time hype, and yet somehow, the same old disappointing results. It’s a cycle they’re all too familiar with. Maybe this time will be different. Or maybe it won’t. Either way, the clock’s ticking, and patience is wearing thin in the dese
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