Despite awful defense, 3 Cardinals defenders deserve Pro Bowl consideration

The Arizona Cardinals have one of the league’s worst defenses in 2019. The specifics of the statistical struggles are detailed in this post from Thursday. However, the Cardinals do have standout players on defense, which makes their struggles even more confusing.

As Pro Bowl voting has begun for fans, three Cardinals players warrant consideration.

OLB Chandler Jones

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This should be no surprise. Jones leads the NFL with 12.5 sacks and also five forced fumbles. His 13 tackles for loss are tied for sixth in the league. He is one of the elite edge defenders in the league.

LB Jordan Hicks

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Hicks has filled the stat sheet this season. The team shared his stats via social media.

Through 11 games, @JordanHicks has:
🔘111 tackles
🔘1.5 sacks
🔘3 interceptions
🔘8 tackles for loss
🔘6 QB hits
🔘6 passes defensed
🔘2 forced fumbles

Make sure he gets your vote for the 2020 #ProBowl ⤵️

— Arizona Cardinals ⋈ (@AZCardinals) November 22, 2019

He leads the NFL in tackles. His three interceptions are tied for sixth.

S Budda Baker

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Baker actually leads NFC free safeties in Pro Bowl votes. It is warranted.

His 98 tackles are third in the NFL are the most of any defensive back in the league. He also adds five tackles for loss and six broken up passes to his resume.

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