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5/8 Arizona Cardinals news: Playoff Contention, Karlos Dansby visiting, and more

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Karlos is so excited to be coming to the Valley!
Karlos is so excited to be coming to the Valley!
Jamie Squire

The Arizona Cardinals front office continue to be active in the free agent market as reports of Karlos Dansby visiting is confirmed. All while reports and analysis seem to think the team's performance will improve this upcoming season.

Cardinals:

Can the Arizona Cardinals Contend in the NFC West? - Raising Zona
The Cardinals had a positive offseason, but only the on-field results matter, could the Cardinals contend for the playoffs.

Karlos Dansby to visit with Arizona Cardinals Wednesday ArizonaSports.com
Time to dust off the old jersey's, Karlos Dansby returning became a little more likely.

Word From the Birds Blog | Dansby’s potential return
Urban explains why Karlos Dansby may return to the Cardinals.

Aggressive Approach For Dockett, Campbell
New defense will allow defensive ends chance to make more plays. Hopefully it will help improve the weak pass rushing.

NFC West Power Rankings: Best Of The Defensive Backfields
Don't put much stock in the rankings, according to this Kerry Rhodes is still a safety. Although, they could just know the future since Rhodes is still a UFA.

Word From the Birds Blog | Still on the market
What other former Cardinals are UFA's? Glad you asked. Doucet and Wells.

Arizona Cardinals targeting late-summer completion of $4.2 million indoor practice facility
Team spokesman says facility 'not being contemplated' as a site for summer training camp.

2013 draft picks putting veterans on alert - NFC West Blog - ESPN
There are a few veterans who may be playing for their jobs in the 2013 offseason besides Adam Snyder.

Around the NFC West: Advantage, 49ers - NFC West Blog - ESPN
Sometimes, I wonder if there is a conspiracy by the 49ers to sabotage the Cardinals, then I realize the Cardinals sabotage themselves.

NFL:

Titus Young arrested twice in 15-hour span - Pride Of Detroit
Former Detroit Lions wide receiver Titus Young completed his fall from grace by being arrested twice in a 15-hour span over the weekend.

Dion Jordan, Kyle Long among graduating seniors to miss first NFL OTAs - SBNation.com
Several first-round picks will be late reporting to their team's OTA program, as they have to wait for graduation.

2013 NFL Offseason: John Kasay to retire a Carolina Panther - Cat Scratch Reader
Former Panthers kicker John Kasay is expected to sign a one day contract today and officially retire a Carolina Panther, the Charlotte Observer reports.

Titans pursuing John Abraham, per report - SBNation.com
Could John Abraham land with the Titans? Tennessee is reportedly considering a deal for the veteran defensive end.

Where else could Kansas City Chiefs' Branden Albert end up? - Arrowhead Pride
Branden Albert didn't get the long-term deal many thought he did this weekend. If he ends up leaving the Chiefs, where will he land?