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By Randy Gurzi
32. Arizona Cardinals (31)
Neither quarterback looked like much to be thrilled with for the Arizona Cardinals against the Chicago Bears. Sam Bradford came out and threw 157 yards with a pair of touchdowns and a pair of picks. Late in the game. Josh Rosen came in and was just 4-of-7 with an interception of his own.
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The limitations under center are having an effect on the rest of the team. Running back David Johnson hasn’t found any running room and managed just 31 yards on Sunday in the latest loss for the Cardinals. He’s also not as explosive in the passing game as he once was, but did manage to get in the end zone with one of his four receptions.
In the offseason, the Cardinals signed Bradford to a $20 million contract. They have an out after this season but giving him that money shows they felt he would keep them competitive. So far, that hasn’t been the case. He’s gone 0-3 and after his two picks, he was benched when he fumbled late in the game.
In all honesty, Bradford has never been a winner. His one season with a winning record was 2017 when he went 0-2 before a knee injury. Arizona may be best to just turn it over to Rosen permanently and see what he brings to the table.