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5/12 Arizona Cardinals news: Carson Palmer will succeed in Arizona, Minter's hitting fitting in, revisiting the '09 draft

Your Arizona Cardinals and NFL news round-up to start the day.

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Find out what makes the Cardinals stand out from Palmer's previous team and why he is poised for success in Arizona. Just how bad was the 2009 draft? It wasn't just the Cardinals that bombed. Finally, catch up with some of the players the Cardinals drafted this year, like Kevin Minter and Tyrann Mathieu.

Cardinals:

Cardinals' Minter let's his hits do the talking
Rookie Minter, part of Cardinals' insurance policy at linebacker, brings physicality, leadership.

Carson Palmer: Breaking Down Why He Will Succeed In Arizona
It's safe to say Carson Palmer didn't do too well in Oakland. However, he's poised for lots of success in his new home.

Carson Palmer: 2013 Fantasy Football Projections for Arizona Cardinals QB | Bleacher Report
If Carson Palmer is your No. 1 fantasy quarterback in 2013, you’re probably going to be in some deep trouble...

Mathieu wants to shed Honey Badger nickname
Mathieu says he wants to ditch Honey Badger nickname as part of fresh start with Cardinals.

Aaron Curry to Giants: Ah, the '09 memories - NFC West Blog - ESPN
Aaron Curry's recent signing with the New York Giants invites a look back at the 2009 NFC West draft class, painful as it might be in some cases.

Rival Update: Arizona Cardinals Draft Evaluation - 12th Man Rising
Over the next couple of days, I’m going to be taking a look at the drafts of the division rivals of our Seattle Seahawks, and giving my opinion of their drafts. Let's start by looking at Arizona.

2013 NFL Draft: Tyrann Mathieu Profile - Raising Zona
Steve Keim and the rest of the organization decided to take a big risk in the 3rd round at number 69 overall, and took Tyrann Mathieu, defensive back out of LSU.

2013 NFL Draft: Alex Okafor Player Profile
Fourth-round draft picks aren't always dominant, but Alex Okafor has the potential to be a good player.

Is The NFC West The Best Division In Football - Ramblin' Fan
I was listening to NFL Radio that airs on Serius/XM last week and I heard something that just blew my mind away.

NFL:

NFL news: Tyrann Mathieu ready to prove himself, Michael Vick leading for Eagles - SBNation.com
From rookies like Tyrann Mathieu to veterans like Michael Vick, plenty of people have questions to answer this offseason.

Matt Barkley anticipates a bright future with the Eagles - SBNation.com
Filled with resolve and ready to compete, can Philadelphia's newest quarterback find his way to NFL success under Chip Kelly?

Raiders CEO Amy Trask resigns - SBNation.com
The first female CEO in NFL history, Amy Trask resigned from the Raiders Saturday.

NFL news roundup: Larry Warford injured, Rex Ryan not happy with Quinton Coples - SBNation.com
Rookie minicamps continued around the NFL, while Rex Ryan isn't happy with one of his top defenders. All of that and more in the daily roundup.