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ESPN NFL Insider Mike Sando spends each Sunday with ESPN NFL analyst Jon Gruden and the Monday Night Football crew. This week, theyre in Glendale, Arizona, for the New York Jets-Arizona Cardinals matchup (ESPN, 8:30 p.m. ET). Here are some takeaways from Gruden on the Cardinals.The Cardinals built their reputation stretching defenses with a vertical passing game, but they have struggled in that area this season.One of their biggest mismatches in the passing game Monday night against the New York Jets could feature young running back David Johnson. The second-year pro is exceptional as both a runner and receiver, drawing comparisons to Pittsburgh Steelers RB LeVeon Bell.But for Arizonas offense to reach its potential and keep quarterback Carson Palmer healthy, Johnson needs to step up his game in another critical area. How these factors come together Monday night and for the remainder of this 2016 season will be important as Arizona tries to position itself for another playoff run. . -- Eastern Kentucky thrives off creating havoc for others. . But when it comes to determining if Raymond will find a place on the Leafs roster when training camp concludes in a week, well, that decision will ultimately fall to the head coach. . -- Its been a long road back for Sean Bergenheim. . -- Bobby Ryan helped the U. . LUCIE, Fla. RALEIGH, N.C. -- The Carolina Hurricanes have signed first-round draft picks Jake Bean and Julien Gauthier to three-year entry-level contracts.The Hurricanes announced both deals Saturday. They chose Bean, a defenseman, with the 13th overall selection and Gauthier, a forward, with the No. 21 pick. Both deals pay $832,500 on the NHL level or $70,000 on the American Hockey League level, with a signing bonus of $277,500.The 18-yeaar-old Bean scored 24 goals and had 40 assists in 68 regular-season games for the Calgary Hitmen with the Western Hockey League last season.ddddddddddddThe 18-year-old Gauthier ranked tied for sixth among all Quebec Major Junior Hockey League skaters last year with 41 goals in 54 regular-season games. ' ' '
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