The Arizona Cardinals had a clear need at cornerback, which was why they traded a sixth-round pick to the Cleveland Browns for Jamar Taylor.

Taylor started 29 games in his two seasons with the Browns, and that experience is apparently enough to make him the man to beat for the starting job opposite Patrick Peterson in Cardinals coach Steve Wilks’ eyes. However, that could still change later in the offseason, where it'll still be an open competition.

“I think when you look at what he’s done on paper, I think you can say that (he’s the favorite),” Cardinals head coach Steve Wilks said, via Bob Baum of the Associated Press, “but once we get out on the field, it’s a clean slate for everybody.”

Taylor had three interceptions, 119 tackles, a forced fumble, a half sack and during his two-year stint in Cleveland. He was able to become a regular starter with the Browns after starting just nine games in his first three years in the league with the Miami Dolphins.

Taylor’s competition for that second starting cornerback spot on the Cardinals isn’t exactly fierce. After the release of Marcus Williams, the likes of Bene Benwikere, Brandon Williams, and rookie sixth-rounder Chris Campbell remain as Taylor’s likely top rivals for the job.

With opposing teams often scared of throwing to Peterson’s side of the field, that other outside corner spot is important for the Cardinals since that'll be where opponents will be looking to target. Although the job is seemingly Taylor's to lose, he’ll still need to prove to his new team that he is indeed the best option at that key position.