TEMPE, Ariz. (AP) — The Arizona Cardinals have a new coach in Mike LaFleur and a holdover general manager in Monti Ossenfort.

The franchise’s hope is their different perspectives can combine for one successful philosophy as they evaluate players heading into the NFL draft, which begins on April 23 when the Cardinals have the No. 3 overall pick.

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