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5/19 Arizona Cardinals news: Patrick Peterson a top five corner, Larry Fitzgerald moving on from frustrating 2012

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

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Making a case for Patrick Peterson as a top five cornerback, Larry Fitzgerald moving on from a frustrating 2012 season, checking in on the mood in the Cardinals new-look locker room and more in today's links.

Cardinals:

Is Patrick Peterson a Top 5 Cornerback?
Is Patrick Peterson a top five cornerback? Unless I am being flagrantly fooled by that famous so called "Eye Test" you not only have to put Peterson in the top 5 but you might have to consider him for the #1 spot. Yes, spit that Hot Pocket out and grab a seat.

Larry Fitzgerald's 2012 Season Was His 'Most Frustrating'
We all know that Larry Fitzgerald’s 2012 season doesn’t reflect his talent, and we all know that Fitzgerald is mad about how 2012 turned out.

How Are Things Going With the Team?
With a whole new group of players stepping onto the practice field for the Arizona Cardinals, it would be perfectly realistic to expect some bumps in the relationships and development of some players. However, that doesn't appear to be the case for the Cardinals.

Carson Palmer Player Profile
Arizona's offensive line was atrocious in 2012, but the Cardinals' biggest need was quarterback. Palmer, who ranked second in passer rating in 2005 (he posted a spectacular 101.1 passer rating that year), has the potential to be great in Arizona.

NFL:

NFLPA Rookie Premiere 2013 - SBNation.com
Rookies talk about the NFLPA Rookie Premiere and their excitement for the upcoming season, review their college careers and participate in humorous activities.

San Diego Chargers sign OLB/DE Dwight Freeney - Bolts From The Blue
Tom Telesco got his man today as the Chargers agreed to terms with the veteran pass rusher.

Jets considering veteran QB after David Garrard retirement - SBNation.com
The Jets may be looking for another veteran QB after David Garrard retired. It's a pretty bare market.

NFL news: Dwight Freeney signs, NFL bringing rugby to the U.S.? - SBNation.com
After weeks on the free agent market, Dwight Freeney has a new team. Meanwhile, the NFL is helping to lay the foundation for a professional rugby league in the United States. That and more in the daily roundup.