Two Cardinals players named most underrated at respective positions

Dubin on Conner’s importance to Cardinals:

“There’s something about Conner’s playing style that invites people to underrate his impact. Maybe it’s because he’s he’s such a big, bruising-looking player at 6-foot-1 and 233 pounds, but his efficiency on a per-carry basis and especially his impact in the passing game often go overlooked. He just had his two best rushing seasons of his career at age 28 and 29 and doesn’t look like he’s slowing down.”

Conner has had back-to-back 1,000-yard seasons with the franchise and has made it an elite rushing attack the past few years. Arizona has been within the top five in rushing yards per game the past two seasons because of Conner’s prowess. The 30-year-old is entering his fifth season with the Cardinals and looks to be better than ever.

The second name is a returning Campbell, who was drafted by the franchise back in 2008. Campbell is a six-time Pro Bowler, and despite entering his age-39 season, is still an impact player on the field. Dubin highlighted Campbell’s versatility to play inside and outside on the line to battle against the run and pass.

In 2024 with the Miami Dolphins, Campbell had the most tackles for loss with 12 since 2018. Campbell’s five-sack season last year would’ve tied linebacker Zaven Collins for the most on the team. Even after only playing in 58% of Miami’s defensive snaps, Campbell put up impressive counting stats for the team.

Campbell joins an Arizona’s defense filled with young talent in the front seven, that he’ll be able to mentor and lead by example heading into next season.