Arizona Cardinals OL Isaiah Adams names most outstanding player from preseason game
The Arizona Cardinals had a number of players turn in good performances in the team's preseason opener last Saturday against the Kansas City Chiefs. We named a few players who helped themselves in the 20-17 win.
But who was the most outstanding player of the night for the Cardinals?
According to Pro Football Network, it was right guard Isaiah Adams.
The presumed starting right guard for the Arizona Cardinals, coming off just five starts as a rookie, much is expected from Isaiah Adams in year two. And in the preseason opener against the Kansas City Chiefs, Adams proved the coaching staff correct with the sentiment that he can hold it down at that spot full-time.
At 6'4″ and 315 pounds, Adams is known as a mover in the run game. While he showed that, he demonstrated an improved pass-blocking ability, making his presence more invaluable for the Cardinals.
Adams continues to really establish him as the guy deserving to start. Even with Will Hernandez returning, Adams has been great all offseason and has received praise from head coach Jonathan Gannon multiple times publicly.
It was just one preseason game, but he is stacking those performances from camp to under the lights.
It is exactly what you want to see from a second-year player.
Get more Cardinals and NFL coverage from Cards Wire's Jess Root and others by listening to the latest on the Rise Up, See Red podcast. Subscribe on Spotify, YouTube or Apple podcasts.
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