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2016 NFL Mock Draft 8.0: Post Trade Edition

By David Harrison

Feb 24, 2016; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Tampa Bay Buccaneers general manager Jason Licht speaks to the media during the 2016 NFL Scouting Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-USA TODAY Sports
Feb 24, 2016; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Tampa Bay Buccaneers general manager Jason Licht speaks to the media during the 2016 NFL Scouting Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-USA TODAY Sports /
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Sep 27, 2014; East Lansing, MI, USA; Michigan State Spartans quarterback Connor Cook (18) changes the play at the line of scrimmage against the Wyoming Cowboys during the 2nd half of a game at Spartan Stadium. MSU won 56-14. Mandatory Credit: Mike Carter-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 27, 2014; East Lansing, MI, USA; Michigan State Spartans quarterback Connor Cook (18) changes the play at the line of scrimmage against the Wyoming Cowboys during the 2nd half of a game at Spartan Stadium. MSU won 56-14. Mandatory Credit: Mike Carter-USA TODAY Sports /

QB. Michigan State. Connor Cook. 29. player. 32.

Two things are certain in Arizona: The Cardinals are legit competitors in the NFC, and they have no replacement for Carson Palmer, who will turn 37 during the 2016 season.

Many have Paxton Lynch higher on their boards than Michigan State quarterback Connor Cook, but for Arizona, Cook is the pick.

In order to keep the team competitive for life after Palmer, they need to bring in a pro-style quarterback who can be mentored by a seasoned pro.

Cook fits the mold better than Lynch, and will lead the Cardinals into the next decade of football in Arizona once Palmer hangs it up.

 

Previously:  Vernon Butler – DT – Louisiana Tech

 

 

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