The Arizona Cardinals have begun training camp and they held their first open practice to fans this week. Saturday will be “Back together Saturday” leaguewide and fans will be able to attend an afternoon practice.
There is plenty to watch for throughout camp and the upcoming preseason, but a few players are worth watching in particular.
Who are they? Read on!
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WR A.J. Green
(AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)
Green has looked good early on and how he performs this season could be a gamechanger for the offense. His last couple of years’ production suggests he might be washed up but no one around the organization believes that.
WR Rondale Moore
(AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)
Moore is an exciting rookie. He wowed on a couple of plays in minicamp and has a dog mentality as a receiver. He has speed, strength and desire. He will be fun to watch, especially if he gets past a defensive back.
CB Robert Alford
Alford got beat by DeAndre Hopkins in this photo but he looks good again in camp. Before he got hurt the last two years in training camp, he looked like the best defensive back on the field.
Keep an eye on him because if he stays healthy, the Cardinals have a very nice rotation of cornerbacks.
DL Michael Dogbe
(AP Photo/Matt York)
Dogbe got caught in the numbers game last year but appeared to be the focus of some attention in offseason work. He will get extra reps now with J.J. Watt on PUP. He is a player I loved when he was drafted.
CB Byron Murphy
Murphy is getting a lot of hype from his coaches. I will say he looks different physically this year. They talk about him like a No. 1 corner. Watch him to see if the hype is real.
LB Isaiah Simmons
(AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)
This goes without saying. The Cardinals are counting on him. He needs to look fast and look like he knows where he is supposed to be.
