Bird Droppings: Arizona Cardinals have new outlook, Kliff Kingsbury learns from losses, A.J. Green likes the idea of being #2 and more

Happy Monday one and all.

We are back into football, and training camp is taking off for the Arizona Cardinals.

We have all the news from the first several days and will continue to bring you all the news as it happens.

Let’s get to it.

J.J. Watt Put On PUP, But Knows Opening Day Is Most Important Date
Defensive lineman has hamstring issue after run test

Being No. 2 Might Be No. 1 Thing A.J. Green Needs For Cardinals Impact
Wide receiver ready to pair with DeAndre Hopkins

Devon Kennard Looks Forward To ‘Fresh Start’ After Rough 2020
Notes: Backup OL gets work with protocol issues; Hopkins back at practice

No Sugarcoating Kyler Murray’s Importance To Cardinals
Whether it’s his play on field or his behind-the-scenes dialogue, QB1 matters

Jordan Hicks Frustrated He Can’t Compete For Starting Job
Role given to rookie Zaven Collins; Trade never worked out for veteran

Cardinals Head Into Season Motivated By Frustrating Playoff Miss
With new players, moving forward important but feeling ‘never goes away’

Cardinals Would Also Like To Rally The Valley
After Suns’ success, players see opportunity

J.J. Watt Shows Zaven Collins Good-Natured Locker Room Zings An NFL Staple
Veteran pokes fun at Collins’ speeding issue from offseason

Welcome Back Fans, And A Training Camp Practice Aftermath
A little feel of normalcy at State Farm Stadium

Cardinals Cover 2 – Robert Alford, A.J. Green Early Standouts In Camp
Ep. 446 – Yes, it’s been only two practices. And, no, neither practice has been in pads. Yet, it’s been hard not to notice both Robert Alford and A.J. Green making play after play on the field. Craig Grialou and Mike Jurecki give their thoughts

Cardinals Cover 2 – Let There Be Fans
Ep. 447 – For the first time in two years, the Cardinals held a training camp practice with fans in attendance. Kliff Kingsbury said, “It was awesome.” Kyler Murray mentioned, “It felt normal.” Welcome back, Birdgang.

The Dave Pasch Podcast – Trailer
Voice of the Arizona Cardinals and ESPN broadcaster Dave Pasch has something new for you. The Dave Pasch Podcast is where sports, entertainment and broadcasting collide. Pasch relies on over 20 years of broadcast experience

‘Ball’s in his court’: Larry Fitzgerald missed on first day of Cardinals’ camp – Arizona Cardinals Blog- ESPN
Fitzgerald, the future Hall of Fame receiver, hasn’t publicly announced his plans for the near future: Come back for an 18th NFL season or retire.

Arizona Cardinals training camp questions: Is coach Kliff Kingsbury on the hot seat? – Arizona Cardinals Blog- ESPN
The Cardinals’ nosedive during the second half of last season left them out of the playoffs, a place they should reach with such a talented roster.

Arizona Cardinals put J.J. Watt on PUP list with sore hamstring
J.J. Watt has been put on the physically unable to perform list after a sore hamstring kept him out of the Cardinals’ first practice of training camp.

Arizona Cardinals’ Jordan Hicks says he requested trade after learning he can’t vie for starting job
Arizona Cardinals linebacker Jordan Hicks said he requested a trade this offseason after GM Steve Keim informed him he couldn’t compete for a starting job this season.

Coach: Cardinals’ DeAndre Hopkins misses practice with ‘minor thing’
Arizona Cardinals wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins missed practice on Thursday with a “minor thing,” head coach Kliff Kingsbury told reporters.

Cardinals WR A.J. Green excited to be entering unfamiliar territory in 2021
First-year Arizona Cardinal A.J. Green is more concerned with wins and championships than personal stats and being the No. 1 receiving option.

Cardinals notebook: Kliff Kingsbury looking on plus side of early absences
While Day 3 of the Arizona Cardinals’ training camp was missing some notable faces on Thursday, the coaching staff is looking at the positives.

Cardinals’ Edmonds has front office aspirations post-NFL career
Recently dubbed “RB1,” the Arizona Cardinals’ Chase Edmonds said Friday that he hopes a front-office role is in his future.

Cardinals notebook: Hopkins back in action as fans return to training camp
The Cardinals got their first taste of fans back in the stands for training camp since 2019 on Friday, while DeAndre Hopkins made his return to the field.

Cardinals’ Kliff Kingsbury on QB Kyler Murray: ‘It’s his team now’
Embarking on his third season with the Arizona Cardinals, quarterback Kyler Murray has taken over the reins of the offense and team.

Cardinals’ Kliff Kingsbury all for Kyler Murray’s input on roster moves
While the Packers have left Aaron Rodgers in the dark regarding roster decisions, the Cardinals’ Kliff Kingsbury encourages opinions to be shared by his QB.

Cardinals’ J.J. Watt and Kyler Murray rank top-40 in NFL jersey sales
Arizona Cardinals defensive end J.J. Watt ranked No. 23 in the NFLPA’s latest jersey sales list. He is ahead of teammate and quarterback Kyler Murray (38).

Jordan Hicks: ‘I was told I couldn’t compete’ for starting MIKE backer job
Arizona Cardinals LB Jordan Hicks divulged Saturday what went on at the beginning of the offseason that led to reports that he was searching for a new home.