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Arizona Cardinals: 3 Quarterback Plans If Carson Palmer Bolts

By Erik Lambert

Jan 1, 2017; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Arizona Cardinals quarterback Carson Palmer (3) in action against the Los Angeles Rams during the first quarter at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Kelvin Kuo-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 1, 2017; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Arizona Cardinals quarterback Carson Palmer (3) in action against the Los Angeles Rams during the first quarter at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Kelvin Kuo-USA TODAY Sports /
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Dec 4, 2016; San Diego, CA, USA; Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Mike Glennon (8) waits in the tunnel before the game against the San Diego Chargers at Qualcomm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Orlando Ramirez-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 4, 2016; San Diego, CA, USA; Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Mike Glennon (8) waits in the tunnel before the game against the San Diego Chargers at Qualcomm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Orlando Ramirez-USA TODAY Sports /

Mike Glennon

This may surprise many, but this might be the best solution the team will find. Mike Glennon is somewhat under the radar. A big 6’7″ former 3rd round pick of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, he went 5-13 as a starter before being relegated to backup duties. That said he showed plenty of flashes of playmaking skill that are worth exploring. Arizona could probably get him at a favorable price on top of it.

Jimmy Garoppolo

The Cardinals saw first hand what Jimmy Garoppolo could do. He beat them in their own house in the first start of his professional career. That’s a pretty impressive feat. On top of that he fulfills the other requirement. Though not huge he’s got good size to go along with a strong arm and lightning quick release. His accuracy will also be something that intrigues the coaching staff as they try to retool the offense.

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Deshone Kizer

If they have no other choice to consider but the draft, then the best option that checks the boxes for the Cardinals is Deshone Kizer. He’s got the size and arm strength Arians loves and spent time in pro-style conditions at Notre Dame. Something none of the other top quarterbacks in the class can say. Kizer still has some serious kinks in his game, but his overall skill set can be exactly what Arizona is looking for. Assuming they’re open to a younger option.

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