Character matters in football, where great teams are built with good people, on the foundation of trust, sacrifice and discipline.
It’s easy to get lost in the pursuit of a championship.
Like it or not, the Cardinals have officially entered this murky realm. To fortify their defensive line and bolster an anemic pass rush, they have traded for Chandler Jones and drafted Robert Nkemdiche. Both are significant additions, pushing the Cardinals closer to the finish line. Both have made favorable first impressions in Arizona, smiling bright and saying all the right things.
Both have been the subject of bizarre police reports in the past 4½ months.