TEMPE, Ariz. (AP) — The Arizona Cardinals coveted Alan Branch so much that they traded up to get him with the first pick in the second round of the 2007 draft.
He's been a big, literally too big, disappointment — until this season.
The coaching staff challenged the former Michigan standout to show up weighing less and in better shape, and Branch complied. That gave him his chance, and he's earned a backup role at nose tackle and defensive tackle.
In last Sunday night's 24-17 road victory over the New York Giants, Branch got the first two sacks of his pro career. He says he's finally feeling at home.
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