Scouts think Cardinals need most help on the line

However, the team will need to improve if it is to return to the playoffs, and according to Scouts Inc. in an ESPN Insider story, the biggest need is along the offensive line.

According to them, Arizona's top needs are at offensive tackle, guard/center and cornerback.

Levi Brown hasn't displayed much promise over the past five seasons to solidify himself as Arizona's franchise left tackle, right tackle Brandon Keith is a free agent and depth at the position is nonexistent. Cardinals quarterbacks were sacked 54 times last season, which ranked as the second highest total in the NFL behind the Rams.

The story also says the Cardinals may be able to get by with Daryn Colledge and Rex Hadnot at guard for one more year, but really needs to acquire youth at the position.

Unfortunately for the Cardinals, offensive line has been an issue pretty much since they moved to the Valley. That it hasn't been fixed yet is as mystifying as it is frustrating, but maybe this is the year the team addresses the position and gets it right.

Of course, the article also notes the Cards could use more depth at cornerback, but if Richard Marshall returns the team should be set with him, Patrick Peterson and a healthy Greg Toler.