While the Arizona Cardinals’ season as a whole has not been going well, the team has seen bright spots from individual players.
ESPN’s Matt Bowen listed tight end Trey McBride as the most versatile pass catcher and safety Budda Baker as the best defensive back in run support in his article covering the top NFL players at 109 different skills.
McBride has been the rock of a Cardinals offense that has seen immense change throughout the year, and Bowen noted that his production this season has adapted to a wide variety of looks.
McBride leads the NFL with 88 receptions, and he produces from multiple alignments. He has 36 receptions from the slot, 34 out of tight alignments, nine from out wide and one from a backfield set.
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Throughout the season, McBride’s versatility has allowed him to produce at an elite level. He’s been one of the top tight ends in the NFL this season and currently leads the fan vote at the position for the Pro Bowl.
The first Pro Bowl selection for McBride came last year, and he is currently on pace to have more receptions and yards this season. He already has more touchdowns than his previous three seasons combined.
McBride has hauled in 28% of the Cardinals’ passes this season, with 38 more receptions than the team’s next highest pass catcher in wide receiver Michael Wilson.
Baker, meanwhile, is the second-longest tenured Cardinal, having spent all nine of his seasons in Arizona. While safeties aren’t normally thought about for their run defense, Bowen identified Baker’s aggression as the reason for his success against the run.
An urgent and aggressive alley runner, Baker can also spin down to mix it up in the box. He has 38 tackles on designed rushes this season.
In total, Baker has 87 tackles on the year, leading the team. He was also the Cardinals’ top tackler last season when he had a career-high 164.
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