NFL execs believe drafting Jeremiyah Love was Michael Bidwill's decision
Many believed that owner Michael Bidwill demanded the Cardinals select Jeremiyah Love.
The Arizona Cardinals used their top draft pick, the No. 3 overall selection on running back Jeremiyah Love. That has been met by both praise and questions.
While nobody is questioning the talent or his impact, it is valid to question the value. In fact, it is such a move that has other executives around the league believing that the selection of Love was really a decision by owner Michael Bidwill. The Athletic's Mike Sando wrote about what he heard surrounding the draft after its conclusion and multiple executives said that.
“They’re not one piece away, and they put money into (running back) Tyler Allgeier — like, I get why people push back on the Love pick,” one exec said. “But at the same time, ownership is trying to sell tickets, they don’t have a face of the franchise and this guy can fit that bill. ” “Is the roster ready for a running back?
Probably not, but there was no real flashing light to pick other than Love,” another exec said. “If the owner wanted the back, like everybody said, that is not a hill you are going to die on as a GM. Love is special.