As the sage words roll off the tongue of Frostee Rucker, it’s hard to imagine a time when this wasn’t his persona. His presence is calming, but there’s an authoritative feeling when he speaks.
At 31, the Cardinals’ veteran defensive end is one of the oldest players on the roster, and while that doesn’t always translate into a leadership role, Rucker has become a pillar in the locker room heading into his third season with the Cardinals and tenth in the NFL.
“He’s one of those guys that says something when it needs to be said,” second-year defensive end Ed Stinson said.