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A prediction of the starters against the Saints in September

For What It's Worth In June, Defensive Edition

A prediction of the starters against the Saints in September

Predicting the starters against the Saints in September

For What It's Worth In June, Offensive Edition

Predicting the starters against the Saints in September

Third-round pick in 2024 has improved strength from rookie year

Isaiah Adams Making His Play To Remain As Starting Guard

Third-round pick in 2024 has improved strength from rookie year

Quarterback wants Cardinals to improve on off-schedule plays

Kyler Murray's Effectiveness When There Is Room To Roam

Quarterback wants Cardinals to improve on off-schedule plays

More From The Birds

Arizona Cardinals linebacker BJ Ojulari (9) during the offseason workout program at the Dignity Health Training Facility on Thursday, May 1, 2025 in Tempe, AZ.

BJ Ojulari Not Quite Back On Field But Nears Return

Linebacker coming off ACL injury in 2024 training camp

Arizona Cardinals defensive lineman Justin Jones (98) , Arizona Cardinals Defensive Line Coach Winston "DeBo" DeLattiboudere III and Arizona Cardinals Defensive Quality Control Coach Alec Osborne during Phase Two of the offseason workout program at the Dignity Health Training Facility on Tuesday, May 6, 2025 in Tempe, AZ.

The Benefit And The Danger Of Coaching In Cleats

Coaches getting involved in drills is sometimes necessary but has downsides

Arizona Cardinals linebacker Dennis Gardeck (45) during the Week 3 regular season game between the Arizona Cardinals and the Detroit Lions on Sunday, Sep. 22, 2024 at State Farm Stadium.

As Dennis Gardeck Moves On, His Imprint Was Heavy

Linebacker headed to Jacksonville after memorable Cardinals career

Arizona Cardinals Head Coach Jonathan Gannon during Phase Three of OTAs at the Dignity Health Training Facility on Friday, May 30, 2025 in Tempe, AZ.

The Offseason And Jonathan Gannon's Philosophy On Talking About Injuries

Every player is different and no rehab is linear

The Arizona Cardinals during the Week 18 regular season game between the Arizona Cardinals and the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday, Jan 5, 2025 at State Farm Stadium.

Next Steps After The Kyzir White Era

Cardinals reshuffling deck at inside linebacker

Arizona Cardinals running back James Conner (6) and Arizona Cardinals offensive lineman Paris Johnson Jr. (70) during Phase Three of OTAs at the Dignity Health Training Facility on Wednesday, May 28, 2025 in Tempe, AZ.

Jonathan Gannon Shrinks OTA Work For Cardinals

Coach sees efficient value in nine total practices including minicamp

Arizona Cardinals safety Budda Baker (3) and Arizona Cardinals cornerback Garrett Williams (21) during practice at the Dignity Health Training Facility on Thursday, December 5, 2024 in Tempe, AZ.

Budda Finds Himself Not As Angry Anymore

Safety continues to grow as leader among youthful secondary

Arizona Cardinals cornerback Sean Murphy-Bunting (23) during the Week 15 regular season game between the Arizona Cardinals and the New England Patriots on Sunday, Dec 15, 2024 at State Farm Stadium.

Sean Murphy-Bunting Placed On NFI

Cornerback is most experienced on Cardinals at position

Arizona Cardinals tight end Trey McBride (85) during the Week 8 regular season game between the Arizona Cardinals and the Baltimore Ravens on Sunday, Oct 29, 2023 in Glendale, AZ.

Brotherly Shoves - And All Pushes And Pulls - Remain In NFL

Not enough teams support proposal to end Tush Push

Arizona Cardinals cornerback Garrett Williams (21) during Phase Two of the offseason workout program at the Dignity Health Training Facility on Tuesday, May 13, 2025 in Tempe, AZ.

Garrett Williams As The Most Underrated Cardinal - Or Someone Else?

Cornerback earns title after his quietly excellent slot season

Arizona Cardinals defensive lineman Darius Robinson (56) during the offseason workout program at the Dignity Health Training Facility on Tuesday, April 22, 2025 in Tempe, AZ.

Sizing Up Darius Robinson

Second-year defensive lineman ready to put injury-filled rookie season behind him

during the 2025 Rookie Minicamp at the Dignity Health Training Facility on Friday, May 9, 2025 in Tempe, AZ.

Cardinals Rookies Get Their Minicamp, Although Most Learning Off The Field

Newest players will fold into workouts with the veterans starting Monday

Arizona Cardinals linebacker Akeem Davis-Gaither (27) during Phase Two of the offseason workout program at the Dignity Health Training Facility on Tuesday, May 6, 2025 in Tempe, AZ.

ADG, Cody Simon, And Reshuffling The Inside Linebackers Lineup

Adding free agents, fourth-round pick impacts look of new-look defense

Zak Devlin Graves award 2025

Zach Devlin Earns Rod Graves Scouting Award

Honor goes to scout who shows passion and represents Cardinals professionally

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A Familiar Number 93 For Calais Campbell, And Rookie Numbers

Veteran gets back old jersey, rookie class also gets number choices

UseEdited Fitz Supper Club 2025

Larry Fitzgerald Continues Important Work With Supper Club

Former wide receiver reaches his 15th version of charity event

A general view of the stage after the Arizona Cardinals “Pick is In” during the 2025 NFL Draft on Thursday, April 24, 2025 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. (Perry Knotts/NFL)

The Defense (Building) Never Rests, And Draft Aftermath

inside the Cardinals Draft Room during the 2025 NFL Draft on Thursday, April 24, 2025 in Tempe, AZ.

Heading Into Round 2, Looking At What Cardinals Could Do

Team holds picks 47 and 78 in second, third rounds

Matt Leinart throws a pass against Texans in 2010 preseason

As Draft Arrives, Matt Leinart Delivers Message To Cardinals Fans

QB was team's first-round pick in 2006 to much celebration

MOCKS

The NFL Draft And The Meaning Of The Mocks

Cardinals, like every team, glean information where they can

Arizona Cardinals General Manager Monti Ossenfort during a press conference at the Dignity Health Training Facility on Wednesday, April 16, 2025 in Tempe, AZ.

Getting On Top Of The '30' Visits Before The Draft

Cardinals use tool to get more time with players for handful of reasons

Former Arizona Cardinals cornerback Patrick Peterson announces his retirement from football on Monday, April 14, 2025 in Tempe, AZ.

Patrick Peterson To Announce Cardinals' Second Day Picks

Recently retired cornerback to be in Green Bay for selection No. 47, 78

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A Return Of Patrick Peterson To The Nest

Cornerback will officially retire with Cardinals

Jacoby Brissett press conference March 2025

Jacoby Brissett 'Can Win You Some Games' - If Needed

Veteran QB an important add to roster, although Murray usually healthy

Arizona Cardinals tight end Trey McBride (85) during the Week 18 regular season game between the Arizona Cardinals and the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday, Jan 5, 2025 at State Farm Stadium.

The New Hurdle Trey McBride Would Like To Clear

Tight end wants to stop his own airborne acrobatics

Arizona Cardinals offensive lineman Isaiah Adams (74) Arizona Cardinals offensive lineman Jonah Williams (73) Arizona Cardinals offensive lineman Paris Johnson Jr. (70) during the Week 15 regular season game between the Arizona Cardinals and the New England Patriots on Sunday, Dec 15, 2024 at State Farm Stadium.

Paris Johnson Jr, Jonah Williams Expected To Be Healthy For 2025

Tackles both ended season on IR with knee injuries

Calais run blog 2016 Saints TD

Homecoming Of Calais Campbell Is Simply Fitting

Veteran should be perfect piece on rebuilt defensive line

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You Always Want - Need - To Have A Quarterback

Rodgers situation underscores hole when that guy isn’t there

Arizona Cardinals offensive lineman Hjalte Froholdt (72) and Arizona Cardinals quarterback Clayton Tune (15) during the Week 10 regular season game between the Arizona Cardinals and the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday, Nov 12, 2023 in Glendale, AZ.

Future Of Tush Push Up For Discussion

One of a handful of changes to be considered at next week's owners meetings

The 2008 Cardinals offensive huddle during a game

Cardinals Hope They Can Keep O-Line Together More Often

Offense didn't have any lineup together for more than 20 percent of time in 2024

Monti Combine 2025

Filtering Free Agency Thus Far Through Lens Of Salary Cap

Sweat, Tomlinson eat up relatively little cap space

Arizona Cardinals' Ryan Lindley (14) looks for an open receiver as the Carolina panthers try and break through the line during the second half of an NFL wild card playoff football game in Charlotte, N.C., Saturday, Jan. 3, 2015. The Panthers won 27-16. (AP Photo/Bob Leverone)

Could NFL Playoff Seeding Be Changed?

That's one of proposals set forth headed into month-end owners meetings

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