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Arizona Cardinals: 3 Potential Replacements For Carson Palmer

By Erik Lambert

Jan 24, 2016; Charlotte, NC, USA; Arizona Cardinals quarterback Carson Palmer (3) warms up before the game against the Carolina Panthers in the NFC Championship football game at Bank of America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeremy Brevard-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 24, 2016; Charlotte, NC, USA; Arizona Cardinals quarterback Carson Palmer (3) warms up before the game against the Carolina Panthers in the NFC Championship football game at Bank of America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeremy Brevard-USA TODAY Sports /
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Nov 19, 2016; South Bend, IN, USA; Notre Dame Fighting Irish quarterback DeShone Kizer (14) passes the ball in the third quarter against the Virginia Tech Hokies at Notre Dame Stadium. Virginia Tech won 34-31. Mandatory Credit: Matt Cashore-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 19, 2016; South Bend, IN, USA; Notre Dame Fighting Irish quarterback DeShone Kizer (14) passes the ball in the third quarter against the Virginia Tech Hokies at Notre Dame Stadium. Virginia Tech won 34-31. Mandatory Credit: Matt Cashore-USA TODAY Sports /

It’s important to remember the man in charge when considering a quarterback for the team. Bruce Arians has coached some really good ones like Peyton Mannning, Ben Roethlisberger and Andrew Luck. All threw of them had similar traits in common. They were big, they were smart and they all had the arm to go deep down the field. That’s a big reason why Arians traded for Palmer in the first place.

Deshone Kizer (Notre Dame)

In terms of size and arm strength, Kizer stands right at the top of the prospect list in this draft class. Going to Notre Dame means he’s probably got a decent brain in that head of his as well. Few doubt his physical prowess. It’s his somewhat pedestrian development as a polished passer that has them wary. These are the kinds of things that Arians could fix in his sleep. There is no question Kizer would be a great fit in that vertical offense.

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Josh Allen (Wyoming)

The hottest name in draft circles at the moment is Josh Allen. A sophomore out of Wyoming. he emerged out of nowhere and has developed quite a following. Many have compared him to Jay Cutler. That means he should have a powerful arm, which he does. He’s also 6’5″, something else the Cardinals will like when they see it. Allen has loads of physical potential but his mechanics are all over the place. The rawness is plain to see but if fixed could breed a star.

Patrick Mahomes (Texas Tech)

There is not a quarterback in this 2017 draft class who loves going for the deep strike more than Texas Tech star Patrick Mahomes. Not only does he have the strong arm to push it down the field, he’s also got amazing deep accuracy and touch. He’ll remind Arians a lot of Big Ben for that arm but also the ability to move and improvise on the fly. His mechanics and footwork are beyond raw, but given time and patience he might end up being the best in the class.

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