Arizona Cardinals Three-Round 2017 NFL Mock Draft

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Sep 17, 2016; Atlanta, GA, USA; Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets running back Dedrick Mills (26) scores a rushing touchdown against Vanderbilt Commodores linebacker Zach Cunningham (41) and cornerback Tre Herndon (31) in the third quarter of their game at Bobby Dodd Stadium. The Yellow Jackets won 38-7. Mandatory Credit: Jason Getz-USA TODAY Sports /

Something went wrong with the Arizona Cardinals in 2016. Suddenly a team that knew how to win close game forgot how it was done.

Supposedly Bruce Arians and company were entitled to a down year, but they need to figure out what the problem is and fix it. Arians isn’t getting any younger and their window to reach a Super Bowl is now. So the upcoming 2017 NFL draft will be about plugging as many holes as possible in order to make a run. Can it be done?

1st Round

32. Something is off with the Arizona Cardinals defense of late. They’re giving up a ton of points and have begun to struggle stopping the run. Part of the reason for that is their mediocre situation at inside linebacker. Kevin Minter and Sio Moore are not exactly household names. The lack of playmaking from either of them, to say nothing of their unreliability, is a big reason why this unit hasn’t intimidated anybody all year. <p>What they need is somebody who can take command from that position and be a leader both in voice and by example. Zach Cunningham represents exactly what they’re looking for. Vanderbilt fields a pretty solid defensive unit and he’s the reason why. Cunningham is a good-sized athlete who can play sideline-to-sideline. His instincts are top notch, often able to determine where the ball is going even before the snap. Put him behind that Arizona front and good things will happen.</p>. ILB. Vanderbilt. Zach Cunningham . 1. player

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