BronxRik Posted March 17, 2018 Share Posted March 17, 2018 Now a Cardinal. The Arizona Cardinals are giving their beleaguered offensive line unit a much needed shot in the arm. Former New York Giants offensive lineman Justin Pugh signed a five-year deal worth just over $45 million on Saturday, sources informed of the contract told NFL Network's Mike Garafolo and NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport. Pugh, 27, was considered one of the top offensive linemen on the market this offseason and was ranked No. 19 in NFL.com's Top 101 Free Agents of 2018. Pugh's agreement, which follows the Cardinals' signing of offensive tackle Andre Smith, bolsters a struggling offensive line unit that didn't provide Carson Palmer, Blaine Gabbert and Drew Stanton much protection last season. The only question that remains is Pugh's health. A back injury sidelined him for the final four games of the 2017 season, but he was given the green light to resume all football activities just last week after an MRI revealed no structural damage. If Pugh can continue to play at a high level, it could help the Cardinals' new quarterback corps of Sam Bradford and Mike Glennon remain healthy. Bradford's history of knee problems all but demand that he play behind of the league's better offensive line units to remain effective. Pugh's signing should go a long way in helping the Cardinals improve in pass and run protection. http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000921902/article/justin-pugh-signs-45m-deal-with-arizona-cardinals From the comments section: Will Drucker · San Diego State University Love the signings of Pugh and Smith...but truth be told....gonna need a fortress to protect Broken Knees Bradford....and g forbid if they have to turn to Glennon to save the season....better off keeping Stanton and Gabbert Charles Nystrom · Lynbrook Senior High School Quality player when healthy, gives cards lots of versatility and a solid lockerroom guy. Sad to seem him go but he deserves to get paid. Good luck big guy. Joe Biedron · Yardley, Pennsylvania He couldn’t keep Manning off the turf or help establish a run game. How desperate do you have to be to give an average guard such a contract? Sammy Sleeves is going to be in a body cast by week 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NeMesiS Posted March 17, 2018 Share Posted March 17, 2018 I think letting him go was the right thing. He was great at Pass Blocking as a guard. And average as a run blocker. I really liked him. But he was injured prone... I honestly wish him the best. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Storm Posted March 17, 2018 Share Posted March 17, 2018 Not a huge loss. Can pencil in just about any top 3 round draft pick in at guard and it wont be much drop off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BronxRik Posted March 17, 2018 Author Share Posted March 17, 2018 I really just posted this because I needed an excuse to post the "Sammy Sleeves" comment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigblue25 Posted March 18, 2018 Share Posted March 18, 2018 Joe Biedron is dead on some Giants fans loved him and I never understood why Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tempest Posted March 18, 2018 Share Posted March 18, 2018 Joe Biedron is dead on some Giants fans loved him and I never understood why Justin Pugh was never the problem with the offensive line. Everywhere they plugged him in along the offensive line, he got the job done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MakeMeSomeFoodHo Posted March 18, 2018 Share Posted March 18, 2018 I thought Pugh was a solid olineman..... not an all pro, but solid enough to start on any team...injury prone was more the problem than ineffectiveness Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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