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Cardinals Insiders Kent Somers and Bob McManaman report from practice. Michael Chow/azcentral.com
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WATCH THE LATEST CARDINALS AND NFL VIDEOS FROM AZCENTRAL SPORTS David Johnson speaks for first time since injury | 1:28
Arizona Cardinals running back David Johnson talks for the first time since his injury in Week 1. || Michael Chow/azcentral.com
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Shot Clock: Jay Dieffenbach and Dan Bickley discuss the upcoming Monday Night Football game between the Cardinals and Cowboys.
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Somers and McManaman discuss tension between Arians and Palmer. Rob Schumacher/azcentral sports
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WATCH THE LATEST CARDINALS AND NFL VIDEOS FROM AZCENTRAL SPORTS Bruce Arians discusses his thoughts about Colts, Cowboys | 1:30
Arians, on returning home: “I can’t remember the last time we did four road games, and three on the east coast.” Rob Schumacher/azcentral sports
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WATCH THE LATEST CARDINALS AND NFL VIDEOS FROM AZCENTRAL SPORTS Kent Somers, Dan Bickley discuss Cardinals’ win | 3:28
azcentral sports’ Kent Somers and Dan Bickley talk about the Cardinals’ 16-13 win over the Colts on Sunday. Kent Somers/azcentral sports
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Jay Dieffenbach and Doug Haller discuss the Cardinals and Sun Devils in our Shot Clock video.
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The Arizona Cardinals play the Indianapolis Colts on Sunday. Dan Bickley and Kent Somers from azcentral sports give you everything you need to know before kickoff.
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Kent Somers and Bob McManaman on how the Cardinals can rebound in Week 2.
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WATCH THE LATEST CARDINALS AND NFL VIDEOS FROM AZCENTRAL SPORTS Arizona Cardinals running back D. J. Foster talks after Wednesday practice in Tempe. | 1:05
Arizona Cardinals running back D. J. Foster talks after Wednesday practice in Tempe.
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Shot Clock video: azcentral sports’ Dan Bickley and Jay Dieffenbach discuss the latest with the Cardinals, particularly Chris Johnson and Carson Palmer.
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azcentral sports’ Kent Somers and Bob McManaman discuss Arizona Cardinals highlights from Wednesday’s practice.
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WATCH THE LATEST CARDINALS AND NFL VIDEOS FROM AZCENTRAL SPORTS Arizona Cardinals quarterback Carson Palmer talks after Wednesday practice in Tempe. | 1:29
Arizona Cardinals quarterback Carson Palmer talks after Wednesday practice in Tempe.
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Jay Dieffenbach and Dan Bickley hoping D-Backs and Dodgers series and Arizona Cardinals possibly looking at Adrian Peterson.
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WATCH THE LATEST CARDINALS AND NFL VIDEOS FROM AZCENTRAL SPORTS David Johnson seeking a second opinion on wrist injury | 0:42
Arizona Cardinals coach Bruce Arians discusses David Johnson’s wrist injury. By Rob Schumacher/azcentral sports
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WATCH THE LATEST CARDINALS AND NFL VIDEOS FROM AZCENTRAL SPORTS Bruce Arians discusses loss to Lions | 0:43
Arizona Cardinals head coach Bruce Arians discusses his team’s season opening loss top Detroit. By Rob Schumacher/azcentral sports
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Bickley and Somers discuss the Cardinals’ 35-23 loss to the Lions on Sunday Kent Somers/azcentral sports
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WATCH THE LATEST CARDINALS AND NFL VIDEOS FROM AZCENTRAL SPORTS Kent Somers and Bob McManaman on David Johnson’s injury | 2:11
azcentral sports’ Kent Somers and Bob McManaman with injury news on Arizona Cardinals’ David Johnson. By Rob Schumacher/azcentral sports
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Kent Somers and Dan Bickley from azcentral sports preview the Arizona Cardinals game against the Detroit Lions Sunday morning in Detroit. azcentral sports
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WATCH THE LATEST CARDINALS AND NFL VIDEOS FROM AZCENTRAL SPORTS Bob McManaman wraps up Cardinals practice on Friday | 0:54
azcentral sports’ Bob McManaman discusses the Cardinals final preparations for the season opener against the Lions.
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Greg Moore and Mark Faller discuss the Cardinals season opener against Detroit Lions on Sunday.
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azcentral sports’ Kent Somers and Bob McManaman discuss highlights from the Cardinals practice on Thursday.
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azcentral sports’ Jay Dieffenbach and Dan Bickley discuss the Arizona Cardinals and their season opener against the Lions in our Shot Clock video.
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Scott Bordow and Kent Somers from azcentral sports break down the Cardinals practice on Weds., Sept. 6, 2017. David Kadlubowski/ azcentral sports
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azcentral sports’ Greg Moore and Jay Dieffenbach discuss Moore’s Super Bowl pick in our Shot Clock video.
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Cardinals Insiders Kent Somers and Bob McManaman weigh in on the Cardinals’ move at punter on Monday and more from the team’s training facility in Tempe. Michael Chow/azcentral sports
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WATCH THE LATEST CARDINALS AND NFL VIDEOS FROM AZCENTRAL SPORTS Somers wraps up the Cardinals’ preseason finale | 3:00
Cardinals insider Kent Somers breaks down the end of the preseason.
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The Arizona Cardinals game at Denver Broncos Thursday night offers some interesting position battles as roster cuts loom. Kent Somers/ azcentral sports
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WATCH THE LATEST CARDINALS AND NFL VIDEOS FROM AZCENTRAL SPORTS Somers and McManaman wrap up Cardinals’ Tuesday practice | 2:19
Cardinals insiders Kent Somers & Bob McManaman wrap up the Cardinals’ practice on Tuesday in Tempe, including the team’s punting situation going into the final preseason game. Rob Schumacher/azcentral sports
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Jay Dieffenbach and Dan Bickley discuss Chris Johnson and the Cardinals roster as well as Diamondbacks fans vs. Dodgers in our Shot Clock video.
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Sights and sounds from the 9th Annual Fitz’s Supper Club, themed “The Grand Illusion,” at Dominick’s Steakhouse in Scottsdale on Monday. David Kadlubowski/azcentral sports
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WATCH THE LATEST CARDINALS AND NFL VIDEOS FROM AZCENTRAL SPORTS Arizona Cardinals break camp | 4:35
The Arizona Cardinals broke training camp on Thursday as the team prepares to face the Atlanta Falcons in a preseason game on Saturday. Kent Somers and Bob McManaman from azcentral sports break down the last four weeks. Kent Somers/ azcentral sports
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WATCH THE LATEST CARDINALS AND NFL VIDEOS FROM AZCENTRAL SPORTS McLellan and McManaman wrap up Cardinals practice | 3:07
Sarah McLellan and Bob McManaman of azcentral sports wrap up the Cardinals’ practice on Monday. Topics include the improvement of Kareem Martin, the status of Chris Johnson and the play of John Brown. Tom Tingle/azcentral sports
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WATCH THE LATEST CARDINALS AND NFL VIDEOS FROM AZCENTRAL SPORTS Somers on Cardinals vs. Falcons | 3:32
The Cardinals settled down after a rough start in Atlanta. Kent Somers/azcentral sports
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The Cardinals game planned for tonight’s game with the Falcons, something out of the ordinary, Kent Somers explains. Tom Tingle/azcentral sports
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WATCH THE LATEST CARDINALS AND NFL VIDEOS FROM AZCENTRAL SPORTS Kent and Bob talk Cardinals game planning and remaining preseason games | 2:31
Kent Somers and Bob McManaman break down what the Cardinals have in front of them for the rest of preseason. Patrick Breen/azcentral sports
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WATCH THE LATEST CARDINALS AND NFL VIDEOS FROM AZCENTRAL SPORTS Bickley and Moore: Cardinals looked ‘sluggish’ | 8:24
Bickley and Moore breakdown the starters’ performances in the Cardinals game vs. the Bears. Patrick Been/azcentral sports
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azcentral sports’ Jay Dieffenbach and Kent Somers discuss the Arizona Cardinals.
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WATCH THE LATEST CARDINALS AND NFL VIDEOS FROM AZCENTRAL SPORTS Kent and Bob break down Cards’ preseason loss to Bears | 3:59
Kent Somers and Bob McManaman talk Bruce Arians’ decision to go for it with Saturday’s preseason game on the line and other moments against the Bears. Patrick Breen/ azcentral sports
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WATCH THE LATEST CARDINALS AND NFL VIDEOS FROM AZCENTRAL SPORTS Somers, McManaman on the Cardinals’ ‘boring’ camp | 3:35
Arizona Cardinals Insiders Kent Somers and Bob McManaman talks about the dog days of training camp. David Kadlubowski/azcentral.com
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Arizona Cardinals insiders Kent Somers and Bob McManaman with the latest news from Cardinals training camp on Tuesday. David Kadlubowski/azcentral.com
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azcentral sports’ Jay Dieffenbach and Dan Bickley talk about Cardinals wide receivers and more in our Shot Clock video.
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Arizona Cardinals Insiders Kent Somers and Bob McManaman with the latest news from Cardinals Training Camp on Monday. David Kadlubowski/azcentral.com
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azcentral sports’ Jay Dieffenbach and Kent Somers talk about Cardinals’ win over the Raiders and LaVar Ball not being the big baller he claims to be.
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Mark Faller and Kent Somers discuss the Arizona Cardinals’ strategy with QB Carson Palmer.
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WATCH THE LATEST CARDINALS AND NFL VIDEOS FROM AZCENTRAL SPORTS Greg Moore and Bruce Arians talk charities | 0:59
Greg Moore of azcentral sports talks with Arizona Cardinals Head Coach about charities in the Valley. Tom Tingle/azcentral sports
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azcentral sports’ Greg Moore and Jay Dieffenbach discuss the latest with the Cardinals and the Hall of Fame Game.
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azcentral sports’ Jay Dieffenbach and Dan Bickley discuss Arizona Cardinals coach Bruce Arians being tough on the team and the Diamondbacks’ playoff chase.
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WATCH THE LATEST CARDINALS AND NFL VIDEOS FROM AZCENTRAL SPORTS Greg Moore and Bob McManaman break down the Red-White practice | 8:44
azcentral sports’ Greg Moore and Bob McManaman break down the Arizona Cardinals’ Red-White practice Saturday afternoon in Glendale. Hannah Gaber-Saletan/ azcentral sports
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WATCH THE LATEST CARDINALS AND NFL VIDEOS FROM AZCENTRAL SPORTS Somers, McManaman on Gruden possibility, CB battle | 2:35
Kent Somers and Bob McManaman of azcentral sports give their take after Arizona Cardinals practice at University of Phoenix Stadium, Friday, July 28, 2017. || Tom Tingle/azcentral sports
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azcentral sports’ Greg Moore and Mark Faller discuss early concerns for the Arizona Cardinals at training camp.
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azcentral sports’ Greg Moore and Bob McManaman on the first day of Arizona Cardinals training camp. || By Rob Schumacher
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Shot Clock: azcentral sports’ Greg Moore and Jay Dieffenbach weigh in on pressing issues with the Cardinals and Diamondbacks.
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azcentral sports’ Kent Somers and Jay Dieffenbach discuss Cardinals camp, Tyrann Mathieu’s status and more in our Shot Clock video.
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WATCH THE LATEST CARDINALS AND NFL VIDEOS FROM AZCENTRAL SPORTS Somers sits down with Cardinals rookie Budda Baker | 1:39
Kent Somers of azcentral sports sits down to talk with new Arizona Cardinals safety Budda Baker at the team’s Tempe training facility. Baker played college ball at the University of Washington. | Tom Tingle/azcentral sports
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azcentral sports’ Jay Dieffenbach and Kent Somers discuss Blaine Gabbert’s role with the Cardinals and LeBron James’ performance in the NBA finals.
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WATCH THE LATEST CARDINALS AND NFL VIDEOS FROM AZCENTRAL SPORTS Kent and Bob talk new NFL rules and wide out depth | 2:07
Azcentral’s Kent Somers and Bob McManaman catch up during second week of OTAs at the Cardinals Training Facility. azcentral.com sports
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Coaches and players talk about the importance of head coach Bruce Arians’ family fundraiser at Top Golf in Gilbert. (Michael Chow/azcentral sports)
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How has free-agent QB Blaine Gabbert adjusted so far to the Arizona Cardinals? (Michael Chow/azcentral sports)
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The NFLPA has released its 2017 Rising 50 list of players poised to break out and rank among next season’s top-sellers in officially licensed merchandise and the Cardinals running back is No. 1.
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Cardinals insider Kent Somers talks with Cardinals head coach Bruce Arians about Arians’ annual fundraiser at Steak 44 on Wednesday. Michael Chow/azcentral sports
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Arizona Cardinals’ general manager Steve Keim and head coach Bruce Arians have found some of their best players in the third round. Wochit
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azcentral sports’ Kent Somers and the Cardinals’ Larry Fitzgerald discuss Fitzgerald’s charity softball tournament on Saturday.
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Of the many story lines worth watching on Monday Night Football when the Cardinals meet the Cowboys, one of the more intriguing to follow is the one-on-one matchup between Arizona cornerback Patrick Peterson and Dallas wide receiver Dez Bryant.
It’s a battle that could swing the game, and they both know it.
“Two great players, Pro Bowl players, All-Pro players going at each other all day long,” Cardinals coach Bruce Arians said. “Neither one of them is going to back off, that’s for sure.”
This will be the third meeting between Peterson and Bryant. They’ve each had their moments. In 2011, Peterson’s rookie season, Bryant caught eight passes for 86 yards and a touchdown. In 2014, Peterson held Bryant without a catch until the fourth quarter, when Bryant had two receptions for 15 yards and a touchdown well after the game had been decided.
The Cardinals won both games.
“It’s always a privilege to attract that matchup each and every week, and I think it’s going to be another great matchup between me and Dez,” Peterson told azcentral sports on Thursday. “We should be out there all the time going up against each other. He’s had his fair share of plays, I’ve had my fair share of plays and we’re going toe-to-toe again.”
Cowboys coach Jason Garrett said there is a certain form of artistry in watching two of the game’s very best try to out-do the other.
“They’re two great players and, obviously, we have a tremendous amount of respect for Patrick Peterson,” Garrett said Thursday on a conference call with Arizona reporters. “He’s a tremendous athlete. He’s big, he’s strong, he’s fast, he’s quick, he’s explosive. He’s everything you want at that position.
“… We obviously love Dez. He’s one of our best players and he plays the game the right way, so I think it’ll be a great matchup for everybody.”
Asked if he’d be happy with a certain over/under number on the amount of receptions Bryant gets against him, Peterson had to stop and think.
“An over/under? Hmm,” he said. “You know, I’d be happy with not letting him in the end zone. I can’t give up a touchdown.”
Only two players did not practice on Thursday for the Cardinals – receiver John Brown (quadriceps) and left tackle D.J. Humphries (knee). Listed as limited were inside linebackers Deone Bucannon (ankle) and Karlos Dansby (hip), tight end Jermaine Gresham (ribs), left guard Mike Iupati (triceps) and receiver J.J. Nelson (hamstring).
Arians said Bucannon and Gresham were very active during what he called a very spirited practice overall by the Cardinals. He said Bucannon, who has yet to play a down this season, is getting closer to returning and could be on a “pitch count” Monday night if he plays.
As for Gresham, who didn’t play last week after getting body-slammed by Detroit’s Jarrad Davis, Arians said he loved what he saw from the player on Thursday.
“He was slamming it up in there pretty good today. I pulled him out,” Arians said. “I just didn’t want to have a setback because he was going after it. He knows he can do it, and I didn’t want to see him get hurt.”
The Cowboys had four players who did not practice Thursday. They were cornerbacks Chidobe Awuzie (hamstring) and Nolan Carroll (concussion), linebacker Anthony Hitchens (knee) and defensive tackle Stephen Paea (knee). Cornerback Orlando Scandrick, meanwhile, reported to practice on a limited basis Thursday following surgery to repair a broken bone in his hand.
Rookie offensive lineman Will Holden got the treat of a lifetime last Sunday when he not only made his NFL debut, but was pressed into starting action as a tight end with Gresham unable to play. He performed so well during Arizona’s 16-13 overtime win over the Colts that Arians said he might call upon Holden again as a tight end.
“I think he did a great job for never having done it in his life,” Arians said. “He’s a good athlete. The assignments, he had no mental errors. It’s a package that if we need, we can look forward to.”
Holden, a fifth-round pick out of Vanderbilt, was ecstatic that he was able to help.
“I was really happy to get into that situation as a rookie,” he said. “I mean, coming out and starting your first game at tight end? Whatever I can do to help the team win, you know? And if that’s me at tight end, or catching the football, anything they need me to do.”
What, now he wants to be a pass catcher, too?
“No, no. no. I’m not saying that,” Holden said. “Put me anywhere that’s going to help this team win, though, and I’ll do it. And I’ll be in that playbook making sure there’s no mental errors, no missed assignments.”
Holden said if they ever throw him a pass, he promises to catch it. Just don’t ask him to double as a fullback and carry the ball.
“If you saw my 40-yard dash time, yeah, probably not,” he said.