2017 NFL Mock Draft: New Regimes Create New Problems

OLB. Alabama. Tim Williams . 13. player. 32. Bruce Arians has never been one to mince words. He says what he means and doesn’t care if people know about it. So few were surprised when he declared that the Arizona Cardinals intended to sign Chandler Jones to a long-term contract and would resort to using the franchise tag if that’s what it took. If nothing else this clarifies how much they view him as a key part of their defensive future and how close their pass rush is to being toothless. <p>Why not reduce the risk while at the same time giving the defense even more punch? This draft is loaded with edge rushers and Tim Williams has established himself as one of the best. He’s a great fit for a 3-4 scheme with his leaner, athletic frame and explosive first step. Though he sets the edge against the run as required, offenses don’t want to let him get repeated opportunities as a rusher because he’s going to get the quarterback on the ground at some point.</p>