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NFL Mock Draft: Week 16

By Brad Weiss

Nov 26, 2016; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Notre Dame Fighting Irish quarterback DeShone Kizer (14) throws a pass against the Southern California Trojans during a NCAA football game at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 26, 2016; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Notre Dame Fighting Irish quarterback DeShone Kizer (14) throws a pass against the Southern California Trojans during a NCAA football game at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports /
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Nov 25, 2016; Pullman, WA, USA; Washington Huskies wide receiver John Ross (1) scores a touchdown against Washington State Cougars cornerback Darrien Molton (3) during the first half at Martin Stadium. Mandatory Credit: James Snook-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 25, 2016; Pullman, WA, USA; Washington Huskies wide receiver John Ross (1) scores a touchdown against Washington State Cougars cornerback Darrien Molton (3) during the first half at Martin Stadium. Mandatory Credit: James Snook-USA TODAY Sports /

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Arizona looks old on offense, mostly because their quarterback is inching near 40 years old. However, they suffered a huge loss last week, as their star wide receiver was released due to a DUI arrest. Michael Floyd has since signed with the New England Patriots, but his absence means that the Cardinals need to bolster their wide receiver corps next April.

John Ross of the Washington Huskies is an incredible wide receiver prospect, and if Mike Williams was not in this draft, he would be the first player at his position off the board. He does a nice job of going deep, and has had the luxury of playing with one of the better quarterbacks in college football. Palmer needs weapons, and Ross is the kind of first-round talent that can replace Floyd as soon as next season.

The team needs to find a replacement for Palmer, as he probably does not have many good years left. While they could certainly draft a player like Deshaun Watson here, he will likely be available to them in the second round if they want to go that route. The 2018 NFL Draft class is much deeper at the position, so if the Cardinals can hang with Palmer for one more year, they may be better off in the long run.

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