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Allgeier Joins Cardinals: Right Team or Wrong?
24 Mar
Summary
- Tyler Allgeier signed a multi-year deal with the Cardinals.
- Some analysts question his fit due to a crowded backfield.
- Allgeier is expected to lead the running back hierarchy.
Tyler Allgeier has officially joined the Arizona Cardinals on a multi-year contract, a move that has generated discussion about his fit within the team's running back depth. While Allgeier brings a tough running style, some analysts, like Moe Moton of Bleacher Report, suggest he may have landed with the wrong team.
Moton points to the Cardinals' already established running back stable, which includes a restructured James Conner, re-signed Bam Knight, and Trey Benson. He argues that Allgeier's addition creates an unnecessary surplus unless a trade occurs, especially given the limited passing game involvement of multiple backs.
However, other perspectives suggest Allgeier's role is clear. He is expected to be a significant contributor, potentially in a 1A/1B situation with Conner, fitting well within Mike LaFleur's zone scheme. Allgeier, set to turn 26, arrives on a two-year, $12.5 million deal, and is anticipated to lead the running back hierarchy as training camp approaches.
