The Arizona Cardinals have the unfortunate burden of residing in the NFL’s toughest division.
With Super Bowl-or-bust clubs in the reigning champion Seattle Seahawks, Los Angeles Rams and San Francisco 49ers, few if any give the Cardinals a chance to dig themselves out of the cellar. The Cards’ place in the league is considered to be akin to a mobile home living on the same block as three mansions.
Players do not care about the perception of outsiders.
Asked recently about the NFC West Gauntlet during an appearance on SiriusXM NFL Radio, Cardinals cornerback Will Johnson said he’s not shying away from taking on the Giants.
“I mean, I love it. I wouldn’t want it any other way,” he said. “It’s the best. You get to face the best every week and that’s how you prove you’re the best.”
The Seahawks just lifted Lombardi. The Rams traded for defensive player of the year Myles Garrett. The 49ers are getting healthier and still have talent at the top. The Cardinals are shy of those expectations.