The Arizona Cardinals lack of interest in re-signing Markus Golden this offseason was a bit surprising. After all, the outside linebacker is just three years removed from a season in which he recorded 12.5 sacks. Why would the Cards’ front office allow a 28-year old with elite pass-rushing skills to leave the nest so easily?
Actually, there may be a simple answer to that question. Many experts have a certain edge rusher ranked as the best prospect in this year’s NFL Draft. And it just so happens that Arizona is sitting pretty with the first-overall selection at their disposal.