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Understanding the Cuts: Why did the Cardinals cut Dave Zastudil?

Earlier this week the Cardinals came out with the first round of roster cuts for the 2015 season. In the most surprising move in the first round of cuts earlier week, the organization decided to release Dave Zastudil and keep Drew Butler.

Naturally there was uproar amongst some fans and no small amount wonder at what would make the Cardinals certain that Drew Butler was the best option after last year. In fact, during Bruce Arians usual Q&A on Monday via arizonasports.com he addressed questions on the decision saying,

I think he [Drew Butler] won the battle easily on a daily basis.