5 Options To Replace Carson Palmer As Arizona Cardinals QB In 2016

By Jason Fletcher

The Arizona Cardinals were widely considered the most well-rounded team in the NFL heading into the playoffs. There were many experts who picked them to run the table and win Super Bowl 50, but then the NFC Championship Game happened and the Cardinals were steamrolled by the Carolina Panthers. Carson Palmer was a big reason why as he turned the ball over six times which could be the beginning of the end for the 36-year-old.

5 Options To Replace Carson Palmer As Arizona Cardinals QB In 2016
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5. Ryan Fitzpatrick

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It's widely expected that Fitzpatrick will re-sign with the Jets, but the Cardinals could be an enticing option as they were one game away from the Super Bowl. He had a tremendous season throwing to Eric Decker and Brandon Marshall and could have an even better year with Bruce Arians.

5. Ryan Fitzpatrick

It's widely expected that Fitzpatrick will re-sign with the Jets, but the Cardinals could be an enticing option as they were one game away from the Super Bowl. He had a tremendous season throwing to Eric Decker and Brandon Marshall and could have an even better year with Bruce Arians.

4. Brock Osweiler

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I would venture to say that Osweiler will re-sign with the Broncos, but it will be interesting to see how his average audition affects his future with the team. Arians is known as the quarterback whisperer, and he could turn Osweiler into a star.

4. Brock Osweiler

I would venture to say that Osweiler will re-sign with the Broncos, but it will be interesting to see how his average audition affects his future with the team. Arians is known as the quarterback whisperer, and he could turn Osweiler into a star.

3. Chase Daniel

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I feel so bad for Daniel. He's always shown well in training camps and preseasons, but he's been stuck behind Drew Brees and Alex Smith his entire career. I'm hoping he gets the chance to compete for a starting job next year and would love to see him with the Cardinals.

3. Chase Daniel

I feel so bad for Daniel. He's always shown well in training camps and preseasons, but he's been stuck behind Drew Brees and Alex Smith his entire career. I'm hoping he gets the chance to compete for a starting job next year and would love to see him with the Cardinals.

2. Drew Stanton

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Stanton is a free agent, but there shouldn't be a reason for him to sign with any team but the Cardinals. He knows the system and performed admirably last year when Palmer was out injured.

2. Drew Stanton

Stanton is a free agent, but there shouldn't be a reason for him to sign with any team but the Cardinals. He knows the system and performed admirably last year when Palmer was out injured.

1. Sam Bradford

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Bradford is the best quarterback available on the free agent market, and he would be a nice upgrade over the aging Palmer. If anyone can get the most out of Bradford, it would be Arians.

1. Sam Bradford

Bradford is the best quarterback available on the free agent market, and he would be a nice upgrade over the aging Palmer. If anyone can get the most out of Bradford, it would be Arians.

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