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ArticleJust Don't: The Gut Check No. 684, the Do Not Draft List
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The Cardinals defense isn't going to stop the Rams, Seahawks, or a semi-healthy 49ers offense. We'll see a lot of passing scripts...There's also the ankle injury that will likely bug him early on and possibly get aggravated enough to limit him all year.

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Love faces passing scripts, committee work, and ankle injury; avoid early-round gamble.

Matt Waldman warns against drafting Jeremiah Love early based on talent alone. The Cardinals' weak defense will force passing scripts against the Rams, Seahawks, and 49ers, and the Cardinals' receiving corps is strong enough that Love won't be a top-two passing-down option. Love will split time with Tyler Allegier, a solid between-the-tackles runner and screen option. Waldman cautions against overprojecting Love's value in a system that won't complement his ceiling. Additionally, an ankle injury will likely bug him early and possibly get aggravated enough to limit him all year. Waldman advises selecting players with good track records and better offenses early rather than high-risk picks like Love.

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