NFL mock draft Week 17 edition: Bold trades set the tone

32. <p>The Arizona Cardinals are in position to go to the Super Bowl and the play of their defense is a big part of that.  Nobody is thinking about the future right now, which is understandable but they won’t have much choice once the season ends.  After all, age catches up to everybody and it’s becoming a factor for that Cardinals front.</p> <p>Calaise Campbell is set to turn 30 while cohorts like Frostee Rucker, Cory Redding and Dwight Freeney passed that milestone years ago. History shows relying on aging bodies like that isn’t going to last long, especially if they make a deep playoff run in 2015. That means they have to consider loading the depth chart with a young option, given how important that front has been to their success.</p> <p>Somewhat overlooked at times next to Alabama teammates Robinson and Reed, it’s easy to forget that Jonathan Allen is actually the best pass rusher of that trio. The defensive end leads the team with 10 sacks.  He brings not only size and strength, typical of Crimson Tide defenders but also quickness and violence. Putting on a little extra weight may be his first priority, given that 270 lbs is a tad light for a 3-4 end.</p>. DE. Alabama. Jonathan Allen. 30. player