10/5 Arizona Cardinals news: Getting ready for the Panthers

The Arizona Cardinals play the Carolina Panthers on Sunday. This means you need some reading material. That is what we have for you this morning.

Cardinals:

Clearing Up Offensive Confusion
Notebook: Cards need more effective offense; Defense preps for Newton

Friday Five: Panthers At Cardinals
A glance at five top storylines for Sunday’s Cardinals-Panthers game at University of Phoenix Stadium:

Lining Up the Panthers
Get to know the starters for Carolina

Cardinals Blogs | Friday before the Panthers
The Panthers, for a while, seemed to be on the Cardinals’ schedule every season.

Cardinals Blogs | Peterson and the "best" talk
After Patrick Peterson made a pair of interceptions last week in Tampa, coach Bruce Arians called Peterson the best cornerback in the game. That shouldn’t come as a surprise.

Cards feel Sowell is ready for the limelight - NFC West Blog - ESPN
Sowell was needed in general manager Steve Keim’s office. Sowell thought it could only mean one thing: his month-long run with the Arizona Cardinals was over.

What’s the Fuss with… Daryn Colledge - NFC West Blog - ESPN
This week What’s the Fuss caught up with Daryn Colledge, who enjoys wine as much as he enjoys blocking defensive linemen.

Cards G Daryn Colledge's run in question - NFC West Blog - ESPN
Daryn Colledge's streak of consecutive games played is in jeopardy this weekend.

Mendenhall not taking it easy at practice - NFC West Blog - ESPN
Arizona Cardinals coach Bruce Arians and his top running back are on the same page after Rashard Mendenhall fumbled twice and dropped another carry Sunday in Tampa Bay.

LB John Abraham happy with new role - NFC West Blog - ESPN
The NFL’s active sack leader was signed to be a pass-rusher, leaving the every-down duties up to someone else. It was a role change for Abraham, one that he wasn’t happy with, but one that he accepted.

Yeremiah Bell, Darnell Dockett each fined $15,750 | ProFootballTalk
The Cardinals came back to beat the Buccaneers last weekend and they did it despite a pair of personal fouls that the NFL deemed worthy of $15,570 fines.

Washington's return brings much to Cardinals' table
Washington returns from suspension ready to move on, make an impact for Cardinals.

NFL:

Power, traps, counters, and zone: Breaking down the Colts running game - SBNation.com
Under offensive coordinator Pep Hamilton, the Indianapolis Colts are the latest team to embrace innovations in the ground game to beat opposing defenses. Here's a look at how they do it.

Know the Score, Week 5: Who dat gonna beat dem Saints? - SBNation.com
The Bears try to stop a jazzed-up Saints squad, and the rest of Week Five's action.

2013 NFL Rookie Watch: Kiko Alonso emerging as rookie of the year candidate - SBNation.com
The numbers are starting to pile up for Bills rookie linebacker Kiko Alonso, and he could be bringing home hardware at the end of the season.

2014 NFL Draft top 100 - SBNation.com
South Carolina defensive end Jadeveon Clowney still comes in at No. 1, but the gap is closing.

Bears secondary preparing for Saints' Jimmy Graham, a matchup nightmare - SBNation.com
Jimmy Graham has quickly established himself as the best tight end in the NFL. How will the Chicago Bears hope to defend him on Sunday?

NFL coaches on the hot seat: Greg Schiano earns his way onto the list in Week 4 - SBNation.com
Greg Schiano has earned his way onto our weekly watch of NFL coaches on the hot seat.

Report: Giants acquire linebacker Jon Beason from Carolina - Big Blue View
Giants make deal with Carolina Panthers in effort to improve linebacking unit.