Cardinals predicted to sign $100 million veteran with 64 TDs to mentor Marvin Harrison Jr

The Arizona Cardinals are one of the most intriguing teams to watch this season. Things could go in either direction—either really well or really poorly. There’s no way to predict how it will unfold, but it will heavily impact quarterback Kyler Murray, who is aiming to lead his team to the playoffs.

However, if the season doesn’t go as planned, it could mark the end of the line for Murray in Arizona—especially with next year’s stacked quarterback class looming.

“He is as physically gifted as any player in the league,” Fox Sports’ Henry McKenna wrote. “He plays with flair — even his scrambling is dramatic because of the way he runs. He makes highlight plays that are truly transcendent. But he can’t figure out how to convert those big plays into wins. Unless he turns a corner with his decision-making and patience — this season — he might find himself on the hot seat in Arizona.”

A key factor in the Cardinals’ success will be how much Marvin Harrison Jr. develops in his second year. Cardinals legend Larry Fitzgerald believes he’s on the right track.

“I saw a guy who made a lot of plays," Fitzgerald said. "He did a really good job. When the ball came to him, he made his plays. He's only gonna continue to get better, so I'm excited to see his Year 2.”

Even with Harrison’s growth, the Cardinals still have room to add another wide receiver—particularly one who had built a strong reputation before a quiet season last year.

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“The Cardinals could use a veteran who can come in for Harrison and Wilson when both need to rest or if either of them is injured. The best outside receiver still on the market is Amari Cooper, who spent last season with Cleveland and Buffalo,” ESPN’s Aaron Schatz wrote. “But at this point in his career, it wouldn't cost much to take a chance that Cooper could rebound and provide some value.”

Adding Cooper would be a significant move for Arizona, giving Harrison another seasoned receiver to learn from. Even if just for one year, Cooper could offer a strong veteran presence in the wide receiver room.