5/22 Arizona Cardinals news: Sputtering offense in camp, Palmer's weakness

While many writers are toasting the Cardinals for their brilliant offseason, it's a gentle reminder that what matters is how the team plays. According to Bruce Arians, the offense is not playing well. Get ready for a day of bringing the expectations back to earth.

Cardinals:

Bruce Arians dissatisfied with offense’s (lack of) progress | Insiders
It seems not all the offensive woes last season were erased with free agency and the draft.

'He's going to get hit in the chin a bunch' - NFC West Blog - ESPN
While many can't help compare Palmer to Kurt Warner, the weaknesses are set them quite far apart.

Word From the Birds Blog | Staying healthy this time of year
For offseason injuries, team's tend to be more cautious so more damage won't be induced.

Grading Their Offseason
The Arizona Cardinals will win some games, and just might shock the world again. Why? Because of the offseason moves they made.

Should They Run a 3-4 or 4-3 Defense?
A hybrid defense may just be what the Cardinals need to make a good defense into a great one this next season.

Arizona Cardinals: Free Agent Profile Jerraud Powers
A brief rundown of the Arizona Cardinals signing of Jerraud Powers and his impact in 2013

NFL:

NFL selects Santa Clara for Super Bowl 50, Houston for Super Bowl 51 - SBNation.com
Santa Clara has will be hosting Super Bowl 50 in its shiny new stadium in 2016, while Houston has been awarded Super Bowl 51 in 2017.

Seahawks QB Russell Wilson is 'miles ahead' of last offseason - SBNation.com
Seahawks coach Pete Carroll says that Russell Wilson is ahead of the learning curve entering his second year in the league.

Marshawn Lynch skips Seahawks OTAs for personal workouts - SBNation.com
The 2012 All-Pro is in his hometown doing personal workouts instead.

NFLPA Rookie Premiere: Learning the business of playing football - SBNation.com
A group of 40 NFL rookies descended on Los Angeles last week to learn more about the finer points of life in the NFL, the stuff that isn't covered in a playbook.

Chargers sign Max Starks - SBNation.com
The veteran left tackle spent nine season with the Steelers before joining San Diego, where he is expected to start.

Tony Romo injury: Cowboys QB will miss OTAs after cyst removal surgery - SBNation.com
The Cowboys quarterback underwent a minor procedure on his back in April.

Falcons owner Arthur Blank wants Matt Ryan extension 'as soon as possible' - SBNation.com
Arthur Blank would like to get Matt Ryan locked up to an extension before training camp.

Jets could decide between Mark Sanchez, Geno Smith before training camp - SBNation.com
The Jets could already decide their starting QB before training camp even starts.

Melvin Ingram injury: Chargers LB could return in 2013 - SBNation.com
The second-year linebacker tore his ACL last week, but the recovery time could have him ready for a return by November.

Detroit Lions likely to start college football bowl game - SBNation.com
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