Cardinals' Tackling Struggles: A Rule-Bound Dilemma
Update: 2025-12-17
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The Arizona Cardinals defense is grappling with a significant challenge: a lack of tackling practice due to NFL rules. With the league only allowing fourteen padded practices per season, teams have limited opportunities to hone this fundamental skill. The Cardinals, who have lost eleven of their last twelve games, are currently the worst in the NFL for tackling, according to Pro Football Focus. Despite efforts to strengthen their defensive line, injuries have hindered their run defense, making it slightly worse than last season. The teams head coach, Jonathan Gannon, emphasizes the need for practice to improve tackling, but the current regulations make this difficult. The issue is a common concern among NFL coaches, with some suggesting that teams should focus on acquiring players who are already skilled tacklers.
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