The Arizona Cardinals made one of the biggest bangs in the offseason when they signed three-time Defensive Player of the Year J.J. Watt to a two-year contract. Other notable signings include wide receiver A.J. Green and center Rodney Hudson. 

All in all the roster looks complete and could challenge for a playoff spot in the very competitive NFC West. Arizona has the electric duo of Kyler Murray and DeAndre Hopkins, a steady offensive line and a promising defense.  

That is not to say the team does not have any holes. Below are four bold predictions for the Cardinals this offseason. 

Draft a cornerback

For the first time in a long time, Arizona has a need at cornerback. That is what happens when you have All-Pro Patrick Peterson locking down the position just as he locks down number one receivers. Peterson was one of the highest-rated cornerbacks coming out of college and he hid not disappoint.

He was dominant and put up impressive numbers, despite having the unenviable task of matching up against the opposing team's best receiver. He was so athletic he was even used in punt returns. Now, he and fellow corner Dre Kirkpatrick are no longer with the team, and understandably so. The duo's 2020 season performance was forgettable, to say the least. 

The team signed Malcolm Butler, which is a step in the right direction. The two-time Super Bowl winner with the New England Patriots had a solid 2020 campaign as he had 14 passes defended and four picks. He is versatile as he can play well in both man and zone coverages. At this stage in his career, he may be best suited as a number two cornerback, especially in a division with dangerous passing offenses like the Seattle Seahawks and Los Angeles Rams. 

Almost every mock draft has the Cardinals picking a corner with their first-round pick and this is the reason why. In a perfect world, either Patrick Surtain from Alabama or Virginia Tech's Caleb Farley falls into their laps, however, this unlikely. It is important to note though that Farley will be undergoing back surgery and had an ACL injury years ago. These may scare away some of the more cautious teams and make Farley available to the Cardinals. 

The prospect that would be available for Arizona will probably be Jaycee Horn coming out of South Carolina. He is not at the same level as the two other prospects, but he plays hard and does a good job of really sticking to his assignment, and displays refined technique. The biggest knock on him is his lack of top-tier speed.  

Select a tight end

The crop of tight ends in the free agency class was not very deep and the best ones were signed right away just look at Hunter Henry and Jonnu Smith. Arizona's starting tight end is Maxx Williams. He does little in the passing game but is a very good run blocker. The issue with him is that he cannot seem to shake off the injury bug. Last season, he only appeared in nine games. There is not much depth behind him either. 

This year's tight end prospects are Florida's Kyle Pitts and everyone else. Arizona can use a third-round selection and pick up Brevin Jordan from the U. Jordan is a smooth route-runner and gives Murray another option in the passing attack. He has strong hands, plays with physicality, and is not afraid of contact. He is engaged in blocking, but at 6'3, 245 pounds, there is not much growth to be expected.  

Grab an interior, defensive lineman

The Cardinals' pass rush looks good on paper with Chandler Jones and Watt, turning up the pressure, but the team needs to get better in the trenches. Arizona was below-average against the run. Signing Jurrell Casey can address both issues. 

Like other veteran free agents at his position, his best days are behind him. However, following his biceps injury last year, he should still have enough gas in the tank to be a cog in the Arizona defense. He is a reliable run-stuffer, who is more than capable of getting to the quarterback. 

The front office can sign him to a modest, one-year deal.

Improve the ground game

The running back position is not as recognized as it once was, but it remains a critical component of a balanced offense and head coach Kliff Kingsbury's system is no different. Chase Edmonds had his moments last season playing behind Kenyan Drake, who almost had a 1,000-rushing yard last season. Edmonds looks more like a secondary running back, although Arizona seems to think differently, according to Kyle Odegard of AZCardinals.com.  

Historically, it is wiser to get a running back in the draft rather than sign a free agent with wear and tear from being in the professional game for a couple of seasons. Late-round gems at this position are one of the easier ones to find.