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Revenge of the Birds | October 29, 2018

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Last week, I predicted that it would take three significant changes in the Cardinals’ modus operandi for Steve Wilks’ to save his job:

  1. Byron Leftwich needs to emerge as a competent OC, particularly in the manner in which he helps to develop QB Josh Rosen and diversifies RB David Johnson’s role.
  2. Wilks and Al Holcomb need to demonstrate scheme flexibility, particularly in showing they can run an effective base defense that is not their 4-2-5 nickel (which has been especially vulnerable to stopping the run and screens).
  3. Jeff Rodgers needs to improve his use of personnel and, in doing so, eliminate the poor field position rut the Cardinals have been in for several games.
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