The Cardinals selection is the most obvious at this point in the draft. With their many years of offensive line woes the Cards should select Joe Thomas, LT, from Wisconsin. Thomas will step in from day one and start at either the LT or RT positions depending on where they want him with Matt Leinart being a left hander. Thomas' great run blocking skills will also be shown when Edge James finds a little more daylight this year than he did last season.
With their 2nd rounder the team should focus on acquiring a DE to provide a serious pass rush opposite a healthy Bertrand Berry. Players who could be available at this point are Charles Johnson, Anthony Spencer, and Quentin Moses. The player who has the size and speed to succeed in the NFL is Charles Johnson, who will hold up against the run a lot better than the other two, who may be better utilized as situational pass rushers.
With their 3rd round pick the team needs to add a run stuffing DT to the defensive line, where Darnell Dockett and Kendrick Clancy are better suited to play the three-technique defensive tackle. The best DT available at this spot is Marcus Thomas, who was the most talented defensive player at Florida but was kicked off the team for marijuana use. Thomas has top 15 talent to go with his 315lb frame. He will provide a huge pass rush as well as run stuffing from his spot and the behavioral risk is offset by depth at the position and getting him in the third round.
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