GLENDALE, Ariz. — "The Honey Badger" is now the Big Money Badger.
A little bit safety, a little bit corner, and a whole lot of playmaker, Tyrann Mathieu is now one of the highest-paid defensive backs in the NFL. The Cardinals, who stole him in the third round of the 2013 NFL Draft, rewarded his dynamic, relentless all-around play by guaranteeing him $35 million as part of a new five-year, $64.1 million deal last week.
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Sporting News caught up with Mathieu at Arizona's training camp to get his thoughts on what lies ahead for him and the Cardinals in the 2016 season:
SN: You've already done some great things for the Cardinals.