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See the full story · 1 sourcesThe Arizona Cardinals played their first preseason game on Thursday in the Hall of Fame Game.
They lost to the Carolina Panthers 33-30 on a last-second play. They had players step up andand improve their stock to make the roster.
In Thursday's game, which Cardinals improved their stock?
QB Carson Beck
Beck was already a lock to make the roster, but his play has made some people start talking about him as the Cardinals' starting quarterback. That is far-fetched at this point, but the way he played, even if it was against backups and fringe roster players, showed that the NFL game isn't too big or fast for him. He was poised. He made good throws. He made good decisions. Fans can start envisioning him as an NFL starting quarterback, even if it is just a little hope. There is at least some evidence. He was 15-of-19 passing for 188 yards and a touchdown.
WR Jalen Brooks
Brooks had three receptions for 99 yards. Two came on deep downfield throws. He also had one pass broken up on third down that he should have caught. But he made plays, took a big hit and, as head coach Mike LaFLeur said postgame he "wasn't shocked at what we saw out of him," as he has been consistent all offseason and in camp.
He really is making a case for the final roster.
NT Andrew Billings
Billings is a monster of a man and played 12 early snaps. He had a sack and a pair of tackles for loss. He looked great. However, as a 10-year NFL vet with 90 career starts, that's how he should look against offensive linemen fighting to make a roster. That said, he and Roy Lopez should give the Cardinals some strength on the defensive interior.
WR Reggie Virgil
Virgil has been making some noise in training camp and continued that on Thursday, catching five passes for 66 yards. He also made a tackle on special teams, which is a role he will have to fill if he is going to make the roster.
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This article originally appeared on Cards Wire: Rising stock: 4 Arizona Cardinals players who stood out vs. Panthers
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