Arizona Cardinals 2010 Training Camp Updates

The Cardinals began their 2010 training camp this past weekend after OTAs ended nearly two months ago. All of their draft picks have reportedly signed and no one is holding out of camp. I haven't attended camp yet but I will sometime soon. Until then, all I can base the progress on is what is reported to us. I'm a local and current resident of Arizona, so I was able to watch a few news pieces and interviews about camp. Here's what I know so far:

• Today's practice was moved inside due to the rain. It is expected to remain rainy in Flagstaff at least until next week. 
• Rashad Johnson has played well and got into a skirmish with tight end Stephen Spach (see picture). Spach also got under the skin of Adrian Wilson last offseason. I don't mind it. I think it can bring out the best in guys.
• In an interview, Beanie Wells said it didn't matter who started at running back, and that they were one unit. When answering the same question, Tim Hightower said it does matter and he wants to be number one. He said he's very competitive. 
• Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie has reportedly looked outstanding in camp, and he's admittedly at 85% health after recovering from offseason knee surgery. He said he liked the competition between he and Larry Fitzgerald and that he doesn't initiate smack-talk between the two -- but he will if Fitz starts it. He also said he's increased his muscle and now weighs 194-pounds.
• Trumaine McBride has been starting opposite DRC in camp so far, not Greg Toler. Ken Whisenhunt is going to make Toler earn the starting job much as he's always done. No argument there. 
• As we know, defensive tackle Darnell Dockett showed up to camp with no complaints. There were a number of Dockett-supporters that showed up with signs reading, "Extend 9-0". Dockett was surprised but appreciated the support very much. Darnell also said that he and Joey Porter would be equal when it came to trash-talk. 
• Adrian Wilson was humble in an interview. He said he's not worried about the defense and that he and Kerry Rhodes were improving their chemistry together. He said they needed the rest of training camp and preseason to be completely ready. Wilson also said that he is trying to improve his game and that he is, "only 30[years old]". When asked who he thought everyone should look out for, he said Beanie Wells and that he can reach 1,500 yards and 10 touchdowns this season. When asked about all of the offseason changes Wilson said it didn't matter to him because that stuff is up to the front office.
• Outside linebacker and NFL-new comer Stevie Baggs was interviewed. Baggs said one NFL team actually told him he should quit football because get this -- he's pigeon-toed. Baggs said he's worked as a bouncer and model to try to make ends meet when he was in the CFL. I support Baggs even more now.
• Calais Campbell was signing fans' autographs and doing a TV interview at the same time. Campbell said he'd like to reach at least 10 sacks and that since Joey Porter has arrived, it has/it will make his job a lot easier since Porter will draw double teams. 
• Jason Wright said a lot of guys are happy to be wearing pads finally. He said everyone is fresh and although football is their job, they are having fun out there. 
• According to Darren Urban, safety Hamza Abdullah injured his hamstring, but it's nothing serious. And Dockett has been ripping into the Cardinals offensive line.
• I was able to watch Matt Leinart speak to the press and the change in his tone is crazy. He sounds confident and freakishly ready for the season to begin. I think he's going to surprise a lot of people and become the leader on offense -- something he has never been before. He was very happy by the round of applause he received when he entered camp. At the end of one practice when Leinart was walking off the field, the fans were chanting his name. He ran back to the crowd and signed every autograph. Kurt Warner was known for signing each and every autograph when he was in camp. It looks like he did the same today. Great to hear that from Matt.
• Kent Somers has live updates and pics from camp that you can follow here.