NFL Training Camp Battles 2022: Rookies vs Vets for All 32 Teams

NFL Training Camps are here & there are so many positional battles worth watching. GrindingTheTape breaks down one rookie vs. veteran battle for each of the 32 teams. Here's what to watch for. FrontOffice33 | RatedRookie

The good news? The Cardinals added several new talented pieces to their pass rush room this offseason via the NFL draft. The bad news? The Cardinals bid farewell to Chandler Jones this offseason.

107.5 career sacks off the table is going to be a hard pill for anyone to swallow, even if the same defense still holds serve with J.J. Watt and his 102 career sacks . Where do the Cardinals go from here with their rush linebackers? They’ve got a battle royale of contenders at their disposal, many of which offer little to no experience rushing the passer in the NFL.

So who is the best of the rest? It depends on what you’re looking for. I like Sanders’ speed rush capabilities but functional strength is a concern that will be difficult to negotiate when he’s faced with NFL pass sets. I’m not sure he’s ready to be a first-year contributor in a heavy role.

That leaves Thomas as a player who will need to play a big role for Arizona. Fortunately, I think he can. I was impressed with his motor and urgency despite his lack of length. The Aztecs moved him around a fair bit around the front and I think the Cardinals could reap similar benefits with some of the positional flexibility they have with their linebackers and a player like Watt.

Put me down for having Thomas as a starting outside linebacker in Arizona’s odd front looks opposite Golden. From there, I’d likely give Kinnard the nod against the competition, but I wouldn’t sleep on Luketa finding his way onto the field throughout the season, too.

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