Kareem Martin adjusting to Cards' defense

Posted May 14, 2014
The Arizona Cardinals' third-round pick had never been to Arizona or this side of the country before. He’s learning how to play at the speed of the NFL. And the former North Carolina sack specialist is adjusting to playing in a 3-4 defense. But give Kareem Martin a month, he said, and he’ll have the defense “down pat.” (ESPN.com)

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