Dark days are ahead for the Cards. QB Murray's prolonged injury might sideline him in 2023. McCoy will presumably be the team's QB. They traded away Hopkins to the Titans, leaving the roster depleted.
With Hopkins gone, Hollywood Brown now has to be the team's leading receiver. The team has a huge need at RB, considering Taylor from Colts, as he nears the end of his tenure.
The team announced that it will look to trade Taylor for a first-round pick. It's important to note that the Cardinals own the Houston Texans' first-round pick in 2024.
In 2023, Conner was the team's top rusher. He scored 15 rushing TDs in 2021 & 7 in 2022. Due to an underperforming offense, the Cards secured 4 wins in 2022, ranking 21st in points.
Taylor could help ease McCoy's burden in 2023. The team seemingly aims for a top draft pick to select a QB. But with Kyler's new $230+M 5-year deal, this seems unlikely.
Acquiring Taylor could bring positivity to the Cards' offense. He was the NFL's best RB in 2020. While he had an injury-riddled 2022 season, he is more than capable as both a runner & a receiver.
Returning to competitiveness is crucial for the Cardinals, and Jonathan Taylor might be the initial step toward achieving that goal.