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Steve Keim is an old-school scout at heart, most comfortable using tape and in-person observation to guide his decisions as the Cardinals’ general manager. He also knows football is evolving, with data playing a more essential role every season. Keim and team president Michael Bidwill took a...

“I know he’ll bring some value to our group,” Fitzgerald said, before declining to get too deep into analysis of the Cardinals’ wide receiving situation. “I just play here,” Fitzgerald said. “I’m just fighting and scratching to get my roster spot. Those decisions are way above my pay grade...

The Cardinals got some defensive line depth Thursday, agreeing to a trade with the Eagles to land Bruce Hector. In exchange, the Cards traded safety Rudy Ford. The deal hinges on both players passing physicals. Hector, 6-foot-2 and 296 pounds, came into the league undrafted in 2018. He...

Kliff Kingsbury had just said there were some “good players out there” when it came to wide receiver, as the Cardinals try to figure out their depth chart at a position that figures to play a crucial role. The Cards grabbed one of those on-the-market players Wednesday night, finally agreeing...

What this reputation has done, however, is drown out Swearinger the player. He is a video junkie, studying his position more than most. He has been overlooked – in Swearinger’s eyes, all the time – as a top safety. But he emerged after a bumpy start to his career during his first go-round with...

Kevin White’s rejuvenation attempt in Arizona didn’t work out. The Cardinals released the former first-round pick of the Bears on Wednesday afternoon. White, who was signed to a one-year deal in March, missed some time in training camp with a hamstring injury but had recently returned to...

Vance Joseph has an aggressive defensive philosophy predicated on strong cornerback play. For at least the first six weeks of the season, the Cardinals defensive coordinator may have to shelve it. The Cardinals won’t have Patrick Peterson (suspension) and Robert Alford (broken leg) for that...

There will be an opportunity, yes. And sitting with the first waiver claim is important. But a couple of things to remember. One, waivers only applies to players with less than four accrued NFL seasons -- in other words, a name veteran will likely be an unrestricted free agent and free to sign...

OFFENSE, WITH “WRINKLES” STILL MOSTLY UNDER WRAPS IN THIRD PRESEASON GAME The Cardinals are approaching the third game of the preseason like most teams, in terms of ramping up preparation and starters playing their longest stretch. Murray said the Cardinals “actually have a couple of wrinkles...

The sky fell on Kyler Murray Thursday night. The No. 1 overall pick struggled against the Raiders – he completed 3-of-8 passes for 12 yards, was called for three penalties and took a safety – and before Murray reached the locker room at halftime, there were delirious demands for Brett Hundley...

For the league's season-long NFL 100 celebration, each franchise has boiled down its history to its top four moments -- and now the fans will determine which of those moments deserves the title of the Top Moment In Cardinals' History. The four choices from which to pick: Hall of Famer Ernie...

Belichick’s greatness manifests on game days, where he combines meticulous preparation with creative game plans. The Super Bowl was a shining example, as the Patriots’ scheme stunted the Rams’ dynamic offense. “It starts with the players, obviously -- it’s about those guys-- but when you have...

Brandon Williams is a former third-round pick of the Cardinals, but for the majority of training camp he was a forgotten man. The fourth-year cornerback was on the physically-unable-to-participate list until a week ago with a back injury and seemed to have an uphill climb to make the 53-man...

VANILLA IS A DIFFERENT FLAVOR FOR KINGSBURY As the regular season draws closer and the Cardinals get ready to play the third – often thought of as the most important – preseason game, Kingsbury remains guarded with what his offense might look like come the regular season. “You can’t give...

These Cardinals don’t really have an option. Coach Kliff Kingsbury was ready for that reality anyway, although injuries have only underscored the need for the newcomers. “We feel great and who we brought in with that draft class,” Kingsbury said. “Talking with (GM) Steve (Keim) before the...

The Cardinals are getting reacquainted with the 3-4 scheme under new defensive coordinator Vance Joseph, but the bigger issue at this point may be personnel. Defensive linemen Darius Philon and Robert Nkemdiche have both been released in recent weeks, while inside linebacker Haason Reddick...

The Cardinals have used a clap to snap the ball throughout training camp, and the inability to fake would make it easy for opposing defenses to time up the snap when Murray moves. Kingsbury said he is confident the Cardinals can learn how to feign a snap without drawing a penalty and continue...

ANDY ISABELLA MAKES A SPLASH IN HIS FIRST GAME Rookie wide receiver Andy Isabella didn’t get into the game offensively until late in the third quarter, in his first NFL action after missing last week with a knee injury. Playing with quarterback Charles Kanoff, Isabella was actually targeted...

TUNE-IN INFORMATION FOR CARDINALS-RAIDERS Where to Watch, Listen & Follow Thursday, Aug. 15 at 5 p.m. at State Farm Stadium TELEVISION BROADCAST Joe Tessitore (play-by-play), Booger McFarland (analyst) and Lisa Salters (sideline) LOCAL RADIO BROADCAST 98.7 FM Arizona’s Sports Station...

After Pete Robertson left Texas Tech for the NFL in 2016, he would periodically receive text messages from Kliff Kingsbury. Robertson was an outside linebacker trying to find his footing in the league, and bouncing between active rosters, practice squads and free agency was tough. So it was...