The Cardinals, who upgraded at quarterback by trading for Carson Palmer, took highly touted North Carolina guard Jonathan Cooper in the first round and selected ballhawking defensive back Tyrann Mathieu in the third round. A risk taking Mathieu, who failed multiple drug tests at LSU? Absolutely. But if Mathieu overcomes his offfield problems, he'll be a major upgrade on a defense that has to contend with the highpowered attacks of San Francisco and Seattle..Because in the National Football League you're only one efficient quarterback away from contention. Only one QB injury away from being the Buffalo Bills. And only one panicked General Manager shy of selling your soul to the running game and signing.

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