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Fitz plays for a ring and "wide open" CB spot

Some quick news and notes from media availability here on a quiet Sunday:

-- Wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald spoke for the first time. Of course, his future came up. He wants to win a Super Bowl. (Duh.) "That's the only reason I'm playing at this point," Fitzgerald said. He also said he doesn't know what the future holds, and that he won't make his decision about playing or not playing beyond 2017 based on what Carson Palmer or Bruce Arians do with their similar decisions.

-- Arians said the No. 2 cornerback spot is "wide open" although he praised Justin Bethel's play. Still a lot of speculation about whether the Cardinals bring in a veteran cornerback. It seems like Bethel -- and Brandon Williams for that matter -- will get a little time to show what they have.

-- Along those lines, the two injured players from Saturday's first practice were cornerbacks. Elie Bouka (ankle) and Jumel Rolle (hamstring) both were having MRIs Sunday. They both were hoping to be in that CB mix. We'll see how much of a setback this is.

-- On how No. 2 rookie Budda Baker has done early after missing all the offseason because of the school graduation rule: "He looks like a damn rookie."

-- Arians said he wants his defenders to get more hands on the ball after that first practice. He doesn't want a rash of interceptions from his quarterbacks, mind you, but he would like a couple of picks a day.

-- Lastly, there's still a chance to get your picture in a Kickoff Magazine, the Cardinals' official game program. Send your best photo of yourself, friends, or family wearing your favorite Cardinals gear. Submit the picture, your name and the town where you live to photos@cardinals.nfl.net. Fan photos will be selected based on size and photo quality.

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