We're just 3 days till Opening Kickoff against the Seattle Seahawks. Yesterday our team captains were named. Have a look at that, and other Links in today's edition of Cardinals Bird Droppings

Patrick Peterson Primed For Punt Return
If it wasn’t for the fingertips of Seahawks punter Jon Ryan, Patrick Peterson would be the NFL’s solo record-holder for the punt-return touchdowns in a season.

Defending A Rookie QB -- Again
First it was Sam. Then it was Cam. Now it’s Russ

Word From the Birds Blog | Skelton and Fitz’s speed sensitivity
"The one thing they told me when I was first drafted was when I was throwing to Larry, one, don’t overthrow it, because he’s kind of sensitive about his speed," Skelton said. "And two, he’ll go up and get it no matter what."

Word From the Birds Blog | Cards name their captains
The Cardinals officially named their team captains today. Offensively, it is Larry Fitzgerald and Lyle Sendlein. Defensively, it’s Paris Lenon and Adrian Wilson. For special teams, however, it’s a couple of new names: Reggie Walker and Anthony Sherman

NFL News:

Sam Bradford: I wasn't avoiding Detroit Lions in 2009 - NFL.com
St. Louis Rams quarterback Sam Bradford would have been the likely No. 1 pick in the 2009 NFL Draft by the Detroit Lions, but he returned to Oklahoma instead. Was he avoiding an 0-16 team?

Marshawn Lynch a game-time decision vs. Cardinals - NFL.com
Marshawn Lynch has redefined the Seattle Seahawks running game, but the star running back's ability to play in the team's Week 1 matchup against the Arizona Cardinals is in jeopardy.

Victor Cruz: I 'lacked concentration' against Dallas - NFL.com
Victor Cruz was money in the bank down the stretch last season, playing hero for the Giants in their improbable Super Bowl frolic. So what happened in Wednesday night's loss to the Cowboys?

Art Modell dies; longtime Browns/Ravens owner was 87 - NFL.com
Art Modell, the 87-year-old, longtime Cleveland Browns and Baltimore Ravens owner, died Thursday in Baltimore.