Roster ratings

Can the 2015 Arizona Cardinals go 20-0?

We rated every player on the 2015 Arizona Cardinalsagainst their own era and built their best 12-man roster. Here's how strong this squad really was — and whether it could chase a perfect 20-0.

83.4Roster rating /100
#87All-time rank of 861
Strong — a real playoff rosterOur verdict
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The best 12 — our all-time picks from this squad

One player per slot, chosen by our era-relative rating. This is the lineup that sets the projection above.

Offense

QBCarson Palmer90
RBDavid Johnson95
WRLarry Fitzgerald89
TEDarren Fells74
WRJohn Brown83
WRMichael Floyd81

Defense

EDGECalais Campbell83
DTRed Bryant63
LBKevin Minter78
CBJustin Bethel ★AP79
STyrann Mathieu ★AP99
SRashad Johnson85

How we rate it

Every rating is era-relative: a player is graded against their own era's peers at the same position, with impact plays counting most and an All-Pro boost. The roster rating is the position-weighted strength of the best 12 — premium spots (QB, edge, corner) count for more, and a single weak link drags the average down. Only a near-flawless roster projects to run the table. Full method →

An independent fan project. Player ratings are our own derivation from public statistics. Not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by any professional sports league, team, or player.