Updated 53 Week 1 of Camp

[Mitch]

QB (3): Palmer, Stanton, Gabbert

I don't think there is any question that having Gabbert in the mix has improved the competition and energy of the group.

RB (4): Johnson (David), Williams (Kerwynn), Johnson (Chris), Logan

Not only has Logan shown breakaway speed as a RB/receiver/KR, he held his own blocking OLB Kareem Martin.

WR (6): Fitzgerald, Brown (John), Nelson, Brown (Jaron), Williams (Chad), Dobson

Aaron Dobson has been making big plays...and as of right now he may have a slight edge over Brittan Golden (who is having a very good camp) and super sleeper Larry Clark.

TE (3): Gresham, Niklas, Momah

Hakeem Valles has a chance...but might have to be stashed on the PS until needed.

OL (9): Humphries, Iupati, Shipley, Boehm, Veldheer, Wetzel, Toner, Johnson (Dorian), Holden

Anyone see Dorian Johnson's one on one block on Robert Nkemdiche? He jolted and stacked him.

DL (7): Rucker, Peters, Mauro, Nkemdiche, Gunter, Pierre, Williams (Xavier)

Ed Stinson nursing an injury early, but has seemingly been on the wrong side of the bubble anyway.

ILB (5): Dansby, Bucannon, Wright, Reddick, Martin (Gabe)

Wright and Reddick are getting after it in all aspects. Gabe Martin is off to a good start and has STs value. Gave the slight nod this week over UCFA Tre-Von Johnson. although Johnson just notched his first interception.

OLB (4): Golden, Jones (Chandler), Martin (Kareem), Jones (Jarvis)

BA gave Kareem Martin some good props, even saying he might be the team's best STs player (that's a stretch, but was said in encouragement). Jarvis Jones' mystery quad injury right in line with Okafor's constant injuries, which may be why BA said that more veterans are on their way.

CB (4): Peterson, Bethel, Williams, Ford

Have to give Justin Bethel a ton of credit for having such a good camp thus far. So far, so good. If the Cardinals sign Brandon Flowers, and he stays healthy, that would likely eliminate Elie Bouka's and Jumal Rolle's roster chance (each out for 2 weeks). For Ruby Ford, seeing as he is combo CB/S, he still has a very good chance to stick. For now he does at CB, because Flowers has not signed yet.

S (5): Mathieu, Bethea, Baker, Branch, Miller

Budda Baker is making the most noise in this group while making up for having to miss OTAs because of Washington's extended school year. Sooner rather than later, imo, Baker will be starting at FS, with the Honey Badger starting at SS. Bethea, Branch and Miller can be contributors in the nickel and dime packages.

ST (3): Dawson, Wile, Brewer

Dawson's been nailing 50+ yard FGs and Wile has been booming punts and kicks.

 

[Capital Card]

Barring injury and potential Flowers signing, I think this is a pretty solid take on our day 1 roster. (other than ST, which I have to admit all three names were foreign to me)

 

[Garthshort]

Mitch, your picks are probably in trouble, as I think that I agree, 100%.

 

[GuernseyCard]

May be wrong, but I don't believe Arians has ever opened a season with less than 4 T-ends on the 53.

 

[BigRedRage]

May be wrong, but I don't believe Arians has ever opened a season with less than 4 T-ends on the 53.

The only way we went with 3 is if we carry an extra OL instead IMO

 

[JeffGollin]

QB (3): Palmer, Stanton, Gabbert

I don't think there is any question that having Gabbert in the mix has improved the competition and energy of the group.

RB (4): Johnson (David), Williams (Kerwynn), Johnson (Chris), Logan

Not only has Logan shown breakaway speed as a RB/receiver/KR, he held his own blocking OLB Kareem Martin.

WR (6): Fitzgerald, Brown (John), Nelson, Brown (Jaron), Williams (Chad), Dobson

Aaron Dobson has been making big plays...and as of right now he may have a slight edge over Brittan Golden (who is having a very good camp) and super sleeper Larry Clark.

TE (3): Gresham, Niklas, Momah

Hakeem Valles has a chance...but might have to be stashed on the PS until needed.

OL (9): Humphries, Iupati, Shipley, Boehm, Veldheer, Wetzel, Toner, Johnson (Dorian), Holden

Anyone see Dorian Johnson's one on one block on Robert Nkemdiche? He jolted and stacked him.

DL (7): Rucker, Peters, Mauro, Nkemdiche, Gunter, Pierre, Williams (Xavier)

Ed Stinson nursing an injury early, but has seemingly been on the wrong side of the bubble anyway.

ILB (5): Dansby, Bucannon, Wright, Reddick, Martin (Gabe)

Wright and Reddick are getting after it in all aspects. Gabe Martin is off to a good start and has STs value. Gave the slight nod this week over UCFA Tre-Von Johnson. although Johnson just notched his first interception.

OLB (4): Golden, Jones (Chandler), Martin (Kareem), Jones (Jarvis)

BA gave Kareem Martin some good props, even saying he might be the team's best STs player (that's a stretch, but was said in encouragement). Jarvis Jones' mystery quad injury right in line with Okafor's constant injuries, which may be why BA said that more veterans are on their way.

CB (4): Peterson, Bethel, Williams, Ford

Have to give Justin Bethel a ton of credit for having such a good camp thus far. So far, so good. If the Cardinals sign Brandon Flowers, and he stays healthy, that would likely eliminate Elie Bouka's and Jumal Rolle's roster chance (each out for 2 weeks). For Ruby Ford, seeing as he is combo CB/S, he still has a very good chance to stick. For now he does at CB, because Flowers has not signed yet.

S (5): Mathieu, Bethea, Baker, Branch, Miller

Budda Baker is making the most noise in this group while making up for having to miss OTAs because of Washington's extended school year. Sooner rather than later, imo, Baker will be starting at FS, with the Honey Badger starting at SS. Bethea, Branch and Miller can be contributors in the nickel and dime packages.

ST (3): Dawson, Wile, Brewer

Dawson's been nailing 50+ yard FGs and Wile has been booming punts and kicks.

Two minor bones to nitpick -

1. Penney and Ellington could challenge K Williams if BA wants to add specific skill sets to the RB room

2. I think we'll sign Brandon Flowers

 

[NJCardFan]

I'd take Gabbert over Stanton right now. Stanton is just plain terrible and there's no room for improvement. I still think Gabbert can be a viable backup and stop gap starter. I don't think he can ever be a full time starter/QBOTF.

 

[gmabel830]

Jeremy Ross (WR) and Alani Fua (LB) are worth a mention as potential bubble guys -- nothing outlandish here on the whole though -- maybe another week or two until Mitch convinces himself that 6 UDFA's will make the roster??

 

[ARZCardinals]

God help them if Bethal is the starter at CB opposite PP

 

[BigRedRage]

Two minor bones to nitpick -

1. Penney and Ellington could challenge K Williams if BA wants to add specific skill sets to the RB room

2. I think we'll sign Brandon Flowers

I dont think Ellington can unseat williams at all.

 

[cardncubfan]

Kurt covering camp a little bit. The interview with Fitz is good.


http://www.azcardinals.com/videos/v...ardinals/cea2d9f6-b6e5-4fd5-b285-9aa1deb3ddb0

 

[jbeecham]

I dont think Ellington can unseat williams at all.

I think it depends on which Ellington shows up... If it's the scared & injured one from the last 2 years then I agree. If he somehow regains that 2014 form then he's more dynamic running & catching the ball than KW. They both suck at pass protection & special teams.

AE has to know this is his last chance with the Cards & possibly his last chance in the league... If he doesn't go all out then it's his own fault.

I like KW, but he's really only been solid as a runner & he's expendable (again) as long as Chris Johnson stays healthy.

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[BullheadCardFan]

Cardinals make moves, including signing TE Gerald Christian

The Cardinals signed tight end Gerald Christian to a one-year contract, releasing tight end Steven Wroblewski to make room.

Arizona also announced it had reached injury settlements with linebacker Tevin Floyd (hamstring) and cornerback Jumal Rolle (hamstring).

Christian returns to the Cardinals, who made him a seventh-round choice in the 2015 draft out of Louisville. As the final pick of the draft that year, Christian earned the title of Mr. Irrelevant.

 

[iLLmatiC]

I dont think Ellington can unseat williams at all.

I think Ellington and Stinson are as good as gone. Jarvis Jones too if he doesn't get out of the trainer's room. How do you pull a quad running suicides? Mind boggling.