NFL Insider Reveals Arizona Cardinals Might Move Back From No. 4 Draft Pick

With the 2024 NFL Draft looming just around the corner, each day unfurls new mock drafts from leading pundits. Yet, amidst this maelstrom of forecasts, a notable shift within the Arizona Cardinals has emerged. Analysts had the Cardinals poised to secure Marvin Harrison Jr. at the fourth pick, a move that seemed almost preordained given the early QB rush.

However, recent murmurs in the mock draft milieu suggest a different path. With eyes turning to the Giants at the sixth pick, the Broncos at the eighth, and most intriguingly, the Vikings at the eleventh. The latter’s pursuit of Michigan’s J.J. McCarthy has ignited speculation of a strategic retreat for the Cardinals.

Arizona to give their early pick?

“I think Arizona at four is going to move back,” said Jordan Schultz during the Pat McAfee Show. However, this could be nothing short of a strategic blunder. The Cardinals need to anchor their future in the prowess of Marvin Harrison Jr. The clarion call for Arizona’s brass is to stand their ground. Harrison could very well be the most lauded prospect since the Ja’Marr Chase.

The Cardinals finding Harrison for their lineup is like a match made in heaven. It’s a seamless blend of what the team needs and the exceptional skills Harrison brings to the table. Often hailed as a “generational player”, Harrison’s entry could very well be a game-changer for the Cardinals.

This year’s draft does boast other remarkable wide receiver talents, including Odunze and LSU’s Malik Nabers. While it’s possible that either could step up as the lead WR, Nabers, with his relatively smaller stature, might face challenges, especially considering Kyler Murray’s own noted compact frame. However, banking on nabbing either Odunze or Nabers if the Cardinals decide to trade down comes with its own set of risks—there are no sure bets in the dynamic world of drafts.

So, which are the two teams that might want to trade up?

Two teams that could trade with the Cardinals

Teams like the Chicago Bears, Washington Commanders, and Patriots are also eyeing top QB picks, making Arizona’s No. 4 spot a hot commodity. The Vikings, traditionally anchored by Kirk Cousins, find themselves at a crossroads, contemplating a bold move that could secure them a promising QB, albeit the fourth pick might not offer the cream of the crop.

Transitioning from Cousins’ era, marked by impressive stats and reliability, to exploring new horizons, the Vikings possess the No. 23 pick from a recent trade, potentially a key to ascending the draft order. Reflecting on successful precedents, like the Bills’ strategic leap in 2018 that landed them Josh Allen, Minnesota might be contemplating a similar gamble.

The Giants are seemingly at a juncture to move beyond Daniel Jones, considering the team’s less-than-stellar offensive metrics since his debut. The enigmatic J.J. McCarthy emerges as a potential wildcard for the Giants, his draft stock a subject of debate among pundits. The pivotal question for the Giants: is the leap worth the risk, especially when only a couple of draft slots are in question?

Yet, the draft’s unpredictable nature could prompt a reevaluation, with a trade-back scenario offering a chance to bolster their roster depth, should their preferred pick be off the board.

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