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10/10 Arizona Cardinals news: Anquan Boldin is tough, Carson Palmer talks, Arians talks 'big boy pads'

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Practice started for the week preparing for the San Francisco 49ers. Here are the stories of the day that came out Wednesday.

Cardinals:

Bruce Arians: 'You better have your big boy pads'
Coach Bruce Arians met with the media to preview this Sunday's game against division rival San Francisco.

Same Prep For Carson Palmer
Cardinals remain confident veteran quarterback will bounce back

Anquan Boldin Back In NFC West
Notebook: Ex-Cardinals WR leading 49ers; Washington shines; Taylor back on practice squad

Cards Daily - Carson Palmer preps for SF
Quarterback Carson Palmer met with the media before practice to talk about prepping for San Francisco.

Stats say Arizona Cardinals offense slows with Andre Roberts - ESPN
The statistics show that the Cardinals' offense is better without Roberts on the field.

Anquan Boldin on Arizona Cardinals: 'It s just another game for me' - ESPN
"I barely know any of the guys there so it’s not a big deal for me."

QB Watch: Cardinals' Carson Palmer - NFC West Blog - ESPN
A weekly analysis of the Arizona Cardinals' quarterback play:

Palmer at a loss to explain struggles
Cards' QB Carson Palmer has struggled since season opener, but past two fourth quarters offer hope.

Boldin's playmaking, leadership impress 49ers
Senator Boldin? 49ers coach Harbaugh could serve as campaign manager.

Former Arizona Cardinals receiver Anquan Boldin shining with San Francisco 49ers
Former Arizona Cardinals receiver Anquan Boldin shining with San Francisco 49ers,Boldin will play the Cardinals for just the second time since he left Arizona four years ago to sign as a free agent with the Ravens.

Hard Knocks and traveling to London? | Insiders
It’s interesting to me that Arians thinks certain conversations between coaches and players should remain private. He did, after all, threaten to cut a player in front of the whole team, per Jim Trotter of Sports Illustrated.

Arizona Cardinals, San Francisco 49ers to renew rivalry ArizonaSports.com
Dansby has been a Cardinal for 12 games between the teams, with six being won by each side. He took a few years off from the feud, but is back now and says nothing has changed.

Arizona Cardinals have mixed feelings on last game at Candlestick Park ArizonaSports.com
Cardinals' head coach Bruce Arians doesn't feel all that nostalgic about the stadium they call "The Stick."

NFL:

Into the light: The minds behind 'League of Denial' discuss the NFL's ongoing concussion crisis and what comes next - SBNation.com
The minds behind 'League of Denial' discuss the NFL's ongoing concussion crisis and what comes next.

NFL news roundup: Dan Snyder defends Redskins name, Matt Schaub still the Texans' starter - SBNation.com
Dan Snyder isn't backing down from criticism about the "Redskins" name and Gary Kubiak isn't backing away from Matt Schaub just yet. Those stories, plus more on Aldon Smith, Brandon Marshall and Geno Smith.

NFL QB watch, Week 6: Injuries open doors for new starters - SBNation.com
Several QB injuries have paved the way for others to get perhaps their last chance in the NFL to prove themselves, plus a guy in Houston is trying to prove himself out of a job.

The Notebook: Tom Brady struggles, Alshon Jeffery emerges, and Lions get too cute - SBNation.com
Former NFL defensive end Stephen White is back with his Notebook from Week 5. This week, he looks at issues on both sides of the ball in New England, a hole in the Seahawks offense, and what to do in Houston with Matt Schaub.

Can the Ravens defensive line stop Aaron Rodgers? - SBNation.com
The Ravens and the Packers are both looking towards Sunday's game as a potential jump-start for their respective seasons. Aaron Rodgers will face one of the league's best pass rushes in what should be one of the best matchups of the weekend.

NFL picks, Week 6: Saints, Broncos, Chiefs try to stay unbeaten - SBNation.com
Only three teams in the NFL are still without a loss. Does our panel of experts think they will stay that way?

NFL won't let Brandon Marshall wear green shoes for Mental Health Awareness Week - SBNation.com
The NFL won't let Brandon Marshall wear green shoes to promote awareness for mental illness, at least not if he wants to play.

NFL Players of the Week: Geno Smith honored for Week 6 performance vs. Falcons - SBNation.com
Geno Smith earned the highest honor of his young NFL career, being named AFC Offensive Player of the Week for throwing three touchdown passes against the Falcons. Joining him among the week's honorees were Charles Woodson and DeSean Jackson.

Conflicting reports emerge from Matt Schaub house confrontation - SBNation.com
Houston police say a lone man was seen taking photos from the driveway, while NFL security has confirmed a fan shouted obscenities from the street.

Julio Jones to have season-ending foot surgery next week - SBNation.com
Falcons wideout Julio Jones is done for the year.

Falcons to sign WR Brian Robiskie, according to report - SBNation.com
The Falcons will sign a wide receiver for depth after the loss of Julio Jones.

Trade Hakeem Nicks? Of course the Giants should - Big Blue View
Vote in our poll and let us know whether the Giants should trade Nicks now, or gamble that they can sign him long-term when he hits free agency after the season.