(Sports Network) - The Cardinals' reported interest in Eagles cornerback Lito Sheppard is an indication that they're not happy with that area, and if they can't swing a deal for Sheppard, expect the team to look long and hard at the cornerbacks available at No. 16. It's not out of the question that the team would pick a safety such as Miami's Kenny Phillips either. The recent signing of ex-Steeler Clark Haggans mitigates the free agent loss of Calvin Pace (Jets) somewhat, but the fact that Haggans is effectively a one-year rental means the club might look at a versatile LB like Keith Rivers (USC) if one of their coveted secondary figures isn't available in the first. Some mock drafts have Arizona taking a running back early, given the age of Edgerrin James (30 in August) and the lack of depth behind him. But we expect that Ken Whisenhunt, who had great success with undrafted free agent Willie Parker while in Pittsburgh, will put far less of a premium on running back talent.

2007 Record: 8-8

First Pick: No. 16

Number of Selections: 7 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7)

RECENT FIRST ROUND HISTORY: 2007 - Levi Brown (T, Penn State); 2006 - Matt Leinart (QB, USC); 2005 - Antrel Rolle (CB, Miami-Florida); 2004 - Larry Fitzgerald (WR, Pittsburgh), 2003 - Bryant Johnson (WR, Penn State), Calvin Pace (DE, Wake Forest); 2002 - Wendell Bryant (DT, Wisconsin); 2001 - Leonard Davis (OL, Texas); 2000 - Thomas Jones (RB, Virginia); 1999 - David Boston (WR, Ohio State), L.J. Shelton (OT, Eastern Michigan); 1998 - Andre Wadsworth (DE, Florida State); 1997 - Tom Knight (CB, Iowa); 1996 - Simeon Rice (DE, Illinois); 1995 - none; 1994 - Jamir Miller (LB, UCLA); 1993 - Garrison Hearst (RB, Georgia), Ernest Dye (OT, South Carolina); 1992 - none; 1991 - Eric Swann (DT, no college); 1990 - none.