Arizona Cardinals

First team off the list for season predictions is the Arizona Cardinals. This team is one to watch for the coming year. They have been strong over the past two seasons with 2014 going south after Carson Palmer was injured and Drew Stanton had to step in. If they stay healthy they can fight for the NFC team in the Superbowl.

They traded for Chandler Jones from the Patriots who I believe will no doubt have an immediate impact on the defense. Chandler was outstanding last year for the Patriots and will no doubt continue to be the sack leader at Arizona if he keeps his personal life in order.

Another one of the most important players on this D is Tyrann Mathieu who is coming back from an ACL which he got late in the season. The Safety is one of the teams leaders on the field and will be important to them moving forward. Will his output be as good as early 2015?

On the otherside of the ball we look at Larry Fitzgerald. Larry is coming of a vintage season where he went back to the Pro Bowl. He isn't getting any younger but that doesn't seem to stop him dominating the game. Lets hope he can keep that form (He is my starting WR in fantasy).

David Johnson the revelation from last season is now moving into his second year. He will move to Number 1 RB and I believe he is up to it. He showed last year that he can run and that he has no problem catching out of the back field.

Again, the team relies heavily on Carson Palmer. If Carson is to get injured again this team will struggle. Carson is now 36 years of age and has shown to have problems staying out on the field, Drew Stanton is not a starting QB in the NFL and has shown his inability to handle the pressure in the 2014 season. A lot rides on the back of Palmer staying fit!

My prediction is that this team will win 10 - 6 if all goes right for them. They have shown to drop when the pressure of big games is off. They really need to work that out.

With the NFC West being pretty much just 2 teams vying for a spot at the top I believe it will be a struggle for Arizona to pass the Seattle Seahawks.