'We can't expect (Hopkins) to be the savior,' Coach Kingsbury said. 'We're all excited to have him and what he brings, the competitor he is, and all those things, but we've got a lot we've got to get better at.'
Arizona's in the midst of a midseason offensive makeover, celebrating the return of Hopkins while also adding receiver Robbie Anderson in a Monday trade with the Panthers. The Cardinals hope the Hopkins-Anderson combo can make up for the loss of leading receiver Marquise Brown, who has a foot injury and will likely miss several weeks.
They also hope the roster shakeup will revive an offense that has been among the worst in the NFL. The Cardinals lost to the Seahawks 19-9 on Sunday in a game that they didn't score an offensive touchdown. "We can't expect to be the savior," Kingsbury said."We're all excited to have him and what he brings, the competitor he is, and all those things, but we've got a lot we've got to get better at."Arizona is 3-9 in its past 12 games dating to last season. The start of that stretch was about the time Hopkins began to struggle with hamstring and knee injuries.
Hopkins will be expected to produce right away. Kingsbury said the Cardinals can't expect miracles, but it should be a welcome addition. "He definitely brings a dynamic that any team would want to have," Kingsbury said."He's a true No. 1, a playmaker that defenses have to be aware of each and every snap, it makes a difference in scheme and play calling."Arizona's defense continues to play well. Defensive coordinator Vance Joseph has built a solid group around safeties Budda Baker and Jalen Thompson, linebackers Zaven Collins and Markus Golden, and defensive linemen J.J. Watt and Zach Allen.
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