5 NFL teams who could exceed expectations in the 2023 season ft. Steelers

Modified Jul 06, 2023 10:43 GMT

The Pittsburgh Steelers and Denver Broncos are poised for massive rebound years

#4 Arizona Cardinals

Paris Johnson Jr. could be the difference maker in the Cardinals' offense

Injuries derailed the Cardinals' 2022 campaign. Quarterback Kyler Murray, tight end Zach Ertz, offensive tackle DJ Humphries and safety Budda Baker were on IR by the time the team concluded its campaign with seven straight losses, tied for the most in franchise history.

Now, with everyone hopefully healthy, the Cardinals are looking to regroup, and they have seemingly found their savior: offensive tackle Paris Johnson Jr.

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The No. 10 pick was a member of C.J. Stroud's security blanket and performed well, and the brand-new head coach/general manager tandem of Jonathan Gannon and Monti Ossenfort will hope that he can do the same with Murray and return them to the playoffs after a year away.

About the author

Andre Castillo is an NFL journalist at Sportskeeda who holds a Bachelor’s degree in English and Master’s degree in Journalism. He has over seven years of working experience and has also covered MMA with FanSided, wrestling with The Sportster, and automobiles with Hot Cars.

Andre follows the New York Jets and the Washington Commanders, mostly because he likes their colors. His favorite position is tight end, and players like Mark Andrews and Travis Kelce have always drawn Andre's attention when watching a game. Bill Belichick is his favorite coach, and his all-time favorite Super Bowl is the XLII edition, when the underdog New York Giants upset the then-undefeated New England Patriots.

If he can change one moment in NFL history, it will be from the NFC Championship Game in January 2019. In that game, a highly controversial no-call cost the Saints what would have been Drew Brees' second Super Bowl visit, where he would have faced Tom Brady and the Patriots.

Andre is always on the lookout for fresh perspectives in a story and ensures complete factual accuracy by double-checking all information before using it in his articles. He has an innate understanding of how to present information in an efficient and compelling way.

Outside the writing realm, Andre is a professional licensed teacher. His hobbies include watching UFC, MotoGP, playing the piano, and travelling.

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Edited by Andre Castillo