Arizona Cardinals: 5 burning questions in 2018
1. How many games will Sam Bradford start?
The Cardinals spent a valuable first round pick on Josh Rosen, but team officials are adamant Bradford is their starter. The chances of him staying healthy for a full 16 game season are somewhere between slim and none. It’s not really a question of if Bradford will get hurt and miss time, it’s just a question of when.
His availability will have a large impact on the Cardinals’ potential win total in 2018. The longer he can remain under center, the more time Rosen will have to watch and learn from the sidelines. Bradford playing well early can help the Cardinals bank wins and better prepare Rosen to take control of the team.
If Bradford can hold up for at least half of a season, it could be enough to help this team stay in the thick of the playoff race until late in the season. If he goes out in Week 2 or 3, it’s going to throw Rosen into the fire much too quickly. The rookie is one of the most talented players in this class, but playing well as a first-year quarterback is a serious challenge for anyone.
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The quarterback position is dominating the headlines in the desert for good reason. The Bradford/Rosen debate is going to rage on until the rookie gets his shot. He’s definitely the Cardinals’ quarterback of the future, but there’s a serious question about just when the team’s future is going to begin.