Steve Keim Not Tempted To Take Cornerback In First Round

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While Collins may not have been the cornerback or wide receiver that many fans desired, Keim selected an athlete that clearly intrigues the Cardinals.


Collins is 6-foot-5 and 265 pounds with good movement skills, and should be an asset to a defense that jumped from among the league's worst in 2019 to above average in 2020. Keim saw progress in the group from Year 1 to Year 2 under defensive coordinator Vance Joseph, and is excited about adding more athleticism to the unit.


Cornerback may still need to be bolstered, but the Cardinals have an intriguing inside linebacker pairing for the foreseeable future.


"Playing side-by-side with Isaiah Simmons, when you see those two guys in there with their length, it's really like having two trees in the middle of the field," Keim said.


While there is room on the roster for another playmaker on offense, coach Kliff Kingsbury said there was no tug of war when the Cardinals were on the clock, as everyone felt good about Collins.


"The athletic traits are just special," Kingsbury said. "There wasn't much doubt when the pick came."

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