Last updated 8/31/13
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QUARTERBACK
Carson Palmer
———Drew Stanton
———Ryan Lindley

*It’s Palmer’s job in Arizona, but it’s not an enviable one…his O-line is downright horrible

RUNNING BACK
Rashard Mendenhall (knee – probable for Week 1) (3DB, GLB)
———Ryan Williams (knee – questionable for Week 1)
———Stepfan Taylor
———Alfonso Smith
———Andre Ellington

*Coach Bruce Arians has stated that Mendenhall is absolutely his starter.
*With the injuries to Mendenhall and Williams, the Cardinals are going to carry 5 RBs into the season.
*Coaches are getting peeved with Williams’ lingering knee injury, saying that he is jeopardizing his backup role (probably just motivational).

WIDE RECEIVER
LWR Larry Fitzgerald
———Jaron Brown

RWR Michael Floyd
———Andre Roberts (WR3)

*Roberts likely does a lot of his work out of the slot this year.
*Floyd is a huge breakout candidate, starting at the Z in the new Arians vertical offense.

TIGHT END
TE1 Rob Housler
———DC Jefferson

TE2 Kory Sperry
———Jim Dray

*The Cardinals will utilize two tight ends, since Arians loves their flexibility as opposed to a fullback.
*Housler is very athletic and is another breakout candidate on this team; after him, the remaining tight end options will rarely be used in the passing game.

KICKER
Jay Feely

*Feely’s job is secure, with only a backup punter on the roster