The top two selections in the 2023 draft – owned by the Panthers and Texans – are widely expected to be used on quarterbacks. The same is true of the Colts at No. 4, which has fueled plenty of speculation regarding what the Cardinals will do with the third overall pick. They will likely have a number of suitors if they choose to move down the board. 
Arizona has received inquiries from “at least six teams” on the subject of the availability of the No. 3 pick, reports ESPN’s Adam Schefter (Twitter link). That comes as little surprise, considering the standalone value of that slot and what it represents in this year’s pecking order for teams eyeing a rookie signal-caller. Any team looking to jump ahead of Indianapolis to secure the third-best QB in the class (likely either Florida’s Anthony Richardson or Kentucky’s Will Levis) would need to send a sizeable package to Arizona.
The Colts themselves could guard against that possibility by moving up one spot, something which would guarantee the Cardinals having a free choice of the best defensive players available. Other teams – including the Raiders (scheduled to pick seventh) and Titans (11th) have been linked to a jump up the board, likely the third spot. That could result in a bidding war, something which would of course greatly benefit Arizona.
The Cardinals had a highly disappointing campaign in 2022, and have undergone a house cleaning in the front office and on the sidelines. Without many young, foundational pieces in place, anything which would allow Arizona to add draft capital in 2023 and/or future years would likely outweigh the immediate benefits of staying put. The Cardinals currently have four of the draft’s first 96 picks.
Schefter notes that the team remains undecided with respect to keeping or trading the pick. A decision will likely not be made until draft night itself, as teams have yet to complete their QB evaluations and those of other top prospects. Waiting to see how the first two selections shake out could allow new Cardinals GM Monti Ossenfort to maximize his leverage against teams looking to move up. In either case, Arizona figure to be a team to watch as the draft draws nearer.
“our pick is BIGLY in demand” — cardinals
Lol they need to draft a QB themselves..But in typical cardinal fashion theyll punt.
When you have to write in their contract ‘watch real tape of NFL games more than Madden…’ You shouldn’t offer them a penny.
They have too much invested in Kyler to give up so easily. They just need to hope the new coach can reign in his ego.
I personally agree that Murray is what he is at this point, but I also agree that the Cards have put themselves in a corner with Keim’s contract with Murray. They have to see how he responds for at least one season with Gannon’s regime. Drafting a quarterback to push Murray might not be a bad idea, but they probably can’t do that with a first round pick. Perhaps a second or third, but not a first, and I’m certain that they have other positions they’ll have their eye on by then.
Jeff Bezos or whoever doesn’t get to buy the Commanders please save us!
Bezos is your answer to caring ownership?
Na just being sarcastic. People in the Valley are looking for a savior for the Cardinals ownership. Sarver was ousted from the Suns now the sights are set on Bidwill. As major city with 4 teams our owners have sucked. Jerry Colangelo however was a great owner.
Gotcha. I see where you’re coming from. My bad.
The Cardinals once used a first round pick on a kicker (Steve Little) who went on to post a stunning 48% career accuracy on FGs, so I doubt other teams see any real danger in giving Arizona additional draft capital.
Please make the trade down so the Lions are forced to pick Carter at # 6
This whole article is nothing more then Adam Schefter doing his job as an “NFL Insider” to create a story and try to drive up the pick value.
“at least 6 teams” … so who needs a QB? Carolina and Houston, but doubt that are contacting Arizona to move. Indy, Las Vegas, Seattle, and Bucs. So four teams could be looking to move up.
Doesn’t have to be a QB to move up.
The Titans would be stupid to trade multiple draft picks to move up to #3 to take a quarterback when they have multiple holes on their roster that they need to fill. Neither Richardson nor Levis make them a better team with there offensive deficiencies. Need to build up the offensive line and receiving corps
Agreed, completely.
Makes me wonder if the Titans could go back would they have taken Corral over Willis?
Take a QB and send Kyler packing to the Dolphins. Tua might not make it through the first week of the season
The Cardinals don’t seem to be drafting a QB, so if Indianapolis is considering a move up to leapfrog them, it appears as if that would be a waste of resources. I’m not sure why one would move up for the third best QB in the class (especially in a class with no can’t miss prospects), but Indianapolis would a lot of future picks to acquire a prospect with questions. Ballard is a good GM saddled with an impatient and meddling owner who sabotaged the Colts’ season, and as such is on the hot seat. I suppose the question here is whether or not Indianapolis will draft with that in mind or keep a more sound overall strategy and not give away future picks to attempt to save their current staff’s jobs.
It’s the cardinals…they will trade the 3rd overall for a couple of 7th rd picks and then bring in Billy Barty to camp to compete for a 2nd QB spot