# Donnie Druin: After reviewing Cardinals training camp, Druin predicted several roster and depth-chart outcomes: Trey Benson being traded or cut, Bam Knight making the 53 as a fourth running back, Isaiah Adams winning the starting right guard job over rookie Chase Bisontis, Kedon Slovis being cut, Christian Jones missing the roster, Andrew Wingard starting at safety over Dadrion Taylor-Demerson, BJ Ojulari as a cut candidate, and Kitan Crawford making the roster. **Claimed:** Aug 12, 2026 **Pundit:** Donnie Druin — https://missedtakes.co/pundits/donnie-druin **Outlet:** Sports Illustrated — https://missedtakes.co/outlets/sports-illustrated **How it reached us:** published in writing **Original:** https://www.si.com/nfl/cardinals/onsi/14-biggest-winners-losers-arizona-cardinals-training-camp 12 checkable claims — 6 roster spot calls, 5 depth chart calls and 1 trade and signing call — each graded on its own rather than as one all-or-nothing call. It names 13 players and teams, each linked to their own record. 1 of 12 have settled so far, averaging 100 out of 100, against 100 for a naive guess at the same calls. Of the 2 unsettled calls enough other pundits have weighed in on, this one lands below the rest of the room on every one. > The overwhelming feeling in the desert is Benson will either be traded or cut before the regular season *(their words, quoted for attribution)* ## The claims - **Eku Leota to make the roster** - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: Eku Leota, Arizona Cardinals - Verdict: scored 100 out of 100, against 100 for a naive guess - **Kedon Slovis to be cut** - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: Kedon Slovis, Arizona Cardinals - Verdict: not settled yet - **Christian Jones: a roster call with no direction stated** - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: Christian Jones, Arizona Cardinals - Verdict: not settled yet - **Chase Bisontis to be 2nd on the depth chart** - Kind: Depth Chart Calls · About: Chase Bisontis, Arizona Cardinals - Verdict: not settled yet - **BJ Ojulari: a roster call with no direction stated** - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: BJ Ojulari, Arizona Cardinals - Verdict: not settled yet - **Andrew Wingard to be 1st on the depth chart** - Kind: Depth Chart Calls · About: Andrew Wingard, Arizona Cardinals - Verdict: not settled yet - **Isaiah Adams to be 1st on the depth chart** - Kind: Depth Chart Calls · About: Isaiah Adams, Arizona Cardinals - Verdict: not settled yet - **Jayden Williams to be 2nd on the depth chart** - Kind: Depth Chart Calls · About: Jayden Williams, Arizona Cardinals - Verdict: not settled yet - **Trey Benson to move to Arizona Cardinals** - Kind: Trade and Signing Calls · About: Trey Benson, Arizona Cardinals - Verdict: not settled yet - **Bam Knight: a roster call with no direction stated** - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: Bam Knight, Arizona Cardinals - Verdict: not settled yet - **Dadrion Taylor-Demerson to be 2nd on the depth chart** - Kind: Depth Chart Calls · About: Dadrion Taylor-Demerson, Arizona Cardinals - Verdict: not settled yet - **Kitan Crawford: a roster call with no direction stated** - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: Kitan Crawford, Arizona Cardinals - Verdict: not settled yet ## Who this take is about - Eku Leota — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/eku-leota - Arizona Cardinals — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/teams/cardinals - Kedon Slovis — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/kedon-slovis - Christian Jones — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/christian-jones-9382 - Chase Bisontis — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/chase-bisontis - BJ Ojulari — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/bj-ojulari - Andrew Wingard — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/andrew-wingard - Isaiah Adams — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/isaiah-adams - Jayden Williams — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/jayden-williams - Trey Benson — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/trey-benson - Bam Knight — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/bam-knight - Dadrion Taylor-Demerson — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/dadrion-taylor-demerson - Kitan Crawford — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/kitan-crawford ## What others said about the same people - John Breech on Kedon Slovis: Breech reports the Ravens' quarterback chaos and states that if undrafted rookie Joe Fagnano is healthy they will start Thursday against Jacksonville, with Slovis or Reed behind them; they also suggest the Ravens could carry three active QBs. — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/9f9f6096-00e6-47a6-a9ad-21b848db0ffb (scored 0) - Garrett Podell on Carson Beck: Podell argues the Cardinals have maxed out with Jacoby Brissett and that rookie Carson Beck should be ramped up to replace them as starter, targeting Week 8 at Dallas for Beck's regular-season debut. — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/2f499498-ebbe-41f8-8ea3-41fe96f79432 (scored 0) - Jesse Holley on Arizona Cardinals: Jesse predicted the Cowboys finish 10-7 but still win the NFC East with 10 wins, picking Dallas over the Giants, Commanders, Texans, Buccaneers, Colts (loss), and losing to Baltimore, Green Bay, Philadelphia twice, Arizona, Seattle and the Rams. — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/c8bf64dc-c1b3-42db-86f8-51b862676332 (scored 100) - Garrett Podell on Arizona Cardinals: For Week 7 of the 2026 season, Podell predicts Daniel Jones plays a clean, turnover-free game against Minnesota's top-ranked defense, Bijan Robinson rushes for 150-plus yards against the undefeated 49ers, and the Cardinals upset the Broncos at home without scoring a touchdown. — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/5e8e3212-036d-46f2-8339-92fbb0e4be71 (scored 0) - Tyler Sullivan on Arizona Cardinals: In his Week 7 upset alert column, Sullivan expects the Cardinals to score in the low-to-mid 20s and beat the visiting Broncos, whose offense he views as broken under Bo Nix. He also suggests Sam Darnold's turnovers will let the Chiefs win in Seattle and remain undefeated. — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/acdebc00-85f6-4a9d-9cd8-f803aaebe525 (scored 0) - Tyler Sullivan on Arizona Cardinals: Sullivan projects final scores for every Week 7 NFL game, including a comfortable Vikings home win over the Colts, a Jets win over the winless Dolphins, a Browns road win in Tennessee, another Cardinals upset over Denver, and a Bengals win in Baltimore. — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/97bc793d-c9fd-46fc-9ecb-2df22b1100ac (scored 23.81) ## More roster spot calls The same kind of call, about other players and teams. - Zack Kelberman on Sean Fresch Jr.: Kelberman expects Sean Fresch Jr. to clear waivers and return to the Broncos' practice squad, sees Riley Moss back from concussion for the Week 11 game at Las Vegas, and projects newly acquired Daiyan Henley to begin as the third inside linebacker behind Alex Singleton and Justin Strnad before likely moving into a starting role. — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/978f775c-5611-4514-ad2f-b35a6eac0402 (scored 0) - Zack Kelberman on Sean Fresch Jr.: Kelberman writes that Riley Moss may sit out the preseason finale against Minnesota but should be available for the Week 1 opener at Kansas City; they also suggest undrafted corners Sean Fresch Jr. and Brent Austin are being evaluated for practice squad spots. — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/3c8c47b8-6041-4282-8d21-d21741d8f11b (scored 0) - Parker Hurley on Khalid Kareem: Hurley predicts the 49ers will release Khalil Kareem when Nate Hobbs is activated and cut Brandin Cooks when C.J. West returns, while arguing Sebastian Valdez won't be the one let go and no cornerback will be cut. — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/5a729417-69ee-493a-9bec-d905fd1a7082 (scored 0) - Jason Harmon on Max Brosmer: Harmon expects the Vikings' quarterback room to stay intact while Kyler Murray is hurt, and predicts Max Brosmer will be released and re-signed to the practice squad since Minnesota won't carry four QBs. — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/fa393501-3f38-481e-8e75-48125587e911 (scored 0) - Chad Jensen on Jordan Turner: Jensen predicts Daiyan Henley's arrival will cut into Justin Strnad's snaps while Alex Singleton keeps playing virtually every down, and that Denver will return to a three-linebacker rotation after the Week 10 bye. They also expect one of Jordan Turner or Karene Reid — most likely Turner — to be waived to clear a roster spot. — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/a84d2c6e-5554-46aa-95b1-620858d31e0f (scored 0) - Charean Williams on Odell Beckham Jr.: Williams writes that after releasing Odell Beckham Jr. to open a roster spot for Kirk Cousins, the Vikings will bring them back on the practice squad. — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/d4fd8cfb-3c75-4209-9e1a-d60e821f315b (scored 0) --- Accuracy is 0-100 against what actually happened. The naive guess is what a strategy requiring no knowledge would have scored on the same call — the difference is the skill, and it is what the MissedTakes Score averages. Full method: https://missedtakes.co/methodology We summarize what a pundit said and quote a short span for attribution; we never republish their article. If this is wrong, tell us: https://missedtakes.co/corrections?pundit=donnie-druin