7-9-12: Arizona Cardinals Bird Droppings: Juggernaut Index

It's oh so quite in the Football world, but on the bright side, there's just one week separating us and the start of Training Camps.

Juggernaut Index No. 27: The Arizona Cardinals | Roto Arcade - Yahoo! Sports
From the blog Roto Arcade: Four months ago, on a Sunday in mid-March, Peyton Manning spent nearly six-and-a-half hours meeting with Arizona head coach Ken Whisenhunt, team president Michael Bidwill, and various other coaches and executives. Pro Bowl receiver Larry Fitzgerald was present, too. Whatever else you think about the Cardinals' off-season, you have to acknowledge that the team attempted [...] (Sadly it's an older story, and it's from Yahoo)

Arizona Sports News:

Trevor Bauer leads Arizona Diamondbacks to win over Los Angeles Dodgers
Trevor Bauer leads Arizona Diamondbacks to win over Los Angeles Dodgers, After a rough major league introduction, the Diamondbacks' Trevor Bauer found a rhythm Sunday, leading the Diamondbacks to a 7-1 win over the National League West-leading Dodgers, a strong performance that takes the home team into the All-Star Break.

Phoenix Coyotes' Shane Doan ready to look over options
Phoenix Coyotes' Shane Doan ready to look over options, Coyotes captain Shane Doan was one of those elite free agents attracting attention, but he made himself unavailable to suitors, waiting to negotiate with teams until the Coyotes ownership situation earned some clarity.

Arizona Diamondbacks prospects face off in 5th inning at All-Star Futures Game
Arizona Diamondbacks prospects face off in 5th inning at All-Star Futures Game, When Alfredo Marte stepped in against Tyler Skaggs on Sunday afternoon, it was one Diamondbacks prospect facing another in the All-Star Futures Game. And it was one pitch, all or nothing.

NFL News:

Lofa Tatupu nearly retired before joining Falcons - NFL.com
Lofa Tatupu was mentally preparing for the end of his NFL career when the Falcons gave him a call. Now the 29-year-old is getting ready for a chance to possibly start at linebacker.

Jermaine Gresham rewards homeless man with $100 - NFL.com
If you do Jermaine Gresham a favor, it's likely he'll reciprocate. A homeless man learned that lesson after saving the Bengals tight end from a parking ticket.

Aaron Hernandez reportedly might seek receiver tag - NFL.com
While the Patriots could offer Aaron Hernandez the franchise tag in 2014, a report suggests the tight end could instead ask for the wide receiver franchise number based on his usage.

Adrian Peterson says 'truth will surface' after arrest - NFL.com
Minnesota Vikings star running back Adrian Peterson on Sunday channeled a legendary statesman on Twitter in his first public comments since his Saturday morning arrest in Houston.