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Arizona Cardinals: Quarterback is the major concern for the Cardinals as there is really no proven starter on the roster. Derek Anderson will likely be cut as soon as possible, leaving Max Hall and John Skelton to battle it out. The team will almost definitely acquire a veteran once free agency begins, with the most likely candidates Kevin Kolb from Philadelphia or Donovan McNabb. In addition, the team failed to address their offensive line in the draft which could be a source of problems this season.

1) Carolina Panthers – Cam Newton, Quarterback, Auburn

This year’s top pick is one of the most unpredictable in recent memory. The Panthers have holes all over the field, but their passing game in 2010 was horrid. New Head Coach Ron Rivera has no loyalty to last year’s second round pick, Jimmy Clausen, and Newton brings immediate excitement to a down franchise. While he may not be ready to play right now, his physical abilities and intangibles make him too hard to pass up.

2) Denver Broncos – Marcell Dareus, Defensive Lineman, Alabama

Arizona Cardinals: The Arizona Cardinals self destructed after the loss of Kurt Warner, and need a new quarterback to lead the team in the future. The jury is still out on last year’s rookie John Skelton, but it is likely the Cardinals will look to address this issue at some point in the draft. When picking fifth in the first round, it is likely Arizona will not be able to look past Texas A&M outside linebacker Von Miller. He is a tremendous pass rusher and brings young legs to a unit whose starters are both 34 years old.

The Dallas Cowboys (5-9) overcame a furious rally by the Redskins last week to nip Washington 33-30, while Arizona Cardinals (4-10) handed the Carolina Panthers just their second win of the season 19-12.

The NFL betting spread for this contest is Dallas -7 on the road, with the total set at 45.

Dallas games have certainly been exciting since Jason Garrett took over as head coach, as the Cowboys have gone 4-2 while averaging 32.2 points per game and allowing 27.3 points per contest. The defense has gotten progressively worse though, allowing at least 30 points in each of the last four games.

Whoever scheduled this contest between the San Francisco 49ers (3-7) and the Arizona Cardinals (3-7) probably regrets that decision now, although in all fairness, both teams have underachieved badly and this game was seen as a potential battle for NFC West supremacy before the season started.

The NFL latest line for this contest is San Francisco –1 on the road, with the betting total set at 40.

A Look Back – The Arizona Cardinals proved that their unlikely run to the Super Bowl two years ago wasn’t a fluke. Last year, they finished with a 10-6 record and once again won the NFC West. Though they couldn’t go on the road and win a playoff game again, no one is upset with a first round victory over the Green Bay Packers. The offseason was a tumultuous one though, as the team made a number of moves and gutted the team.