2021 NFL Mock Draft: Falcons bet on Zach Wilson, Bears tab Trey Lance right after
By Randy Gurzi
A couple of frustrating losses over the past two weeks have really dampened the spirits in the desert as the Arizona Cardinals went from 6-3 to 6-5. The good news is, outside of their two games with the Los Angeles Rams, they still have a very favorable schedule remaining and could finish with a winning record. This is a testament to the talent added since Kliff Kingsbury’s arrival, as well as his ability to transition from the collegiate world to the NFL.
Kingsbury has done well with Kyler Murray and the addition of Deandre Hopkins has been gold for them. Now, we add even more talent for Murray to work with by selecting Florida’s Kyle Pitts at No. 19. Pitts is a matchup problem for defenses since he’s too athletic for linebackers and too big for defensive backs. The one thing missing from Arizona’s offensive arsenal is an elite tight end, and Pitts gives them that.
The Baltimore Ravens are another team that’s really come down to earth lately as they’re in the midst of a three-game losing streak and had to have their last two games shifted around due to COVID-19 cases — including one with quarterback Lamar Jackson. While they look to stop the bleeding in 2020, we are trying to see what could make them even better in 2021 and that leads us to Terrace Marshall, Jr.
Listed at 6-foot-3 and 200-pounds, Marshall would give Baltimore the big-bodied receiver they lack. He’s also a red-zone menace, evidenced by his 23 touchdowns over his past 19 games.