Today, Monday, April 16, the offseason schedule begins for the Arizona Cardinals. It isn't much. For the next two weeks, the players will work out only with strength and conditioning coach John Lott. There will be no work in helmets or pads, and the only time that a football can be used is quarterbacks throwing to uncovered receivers.

Calais Campbell, who has been franchised, is still working on a long-term deal and is expected to not participate, as these workouts are voluntary.

Already the players are getting excited. Check out some of the tweets:

First day back tomorrow. Definitely the beginning of something bigger!!!! #birdgang

— Reggie Walker (@Rwalk56) April 16, 2012

At airport heading out to Arizona to start off season training tomorrow...cant wait to see the sun again! #birdgang #cardinals #Golf

— David Zastudil (@zasty15) April 15, 2012

Alright PHX. Last "day off". Tomorrow the Cards start their assault of the West. RISE UP RED SEA!!!! It's our time!!!!! #birdgang

— Daryn Colledge (@DarynColledge71) April 15, 2012

While it is not much, it is the beginning of football.

Thank goodness!

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