9/2 Arizona Cardinals news: Looking ahead to the Rams, waiver claims

Get perspective on the upcoming Rams/Cardinals match-up from SBNation's Rams community. Find out who the Cardinals claimed on waivers, and see how all the pieces are going to fit together this season. Will the following Cardinals' season preview come true?

Cardinals:

Cardinals 2013 Season Preview, Predictions and More
The Arizona Cardinals are up next as Thomas Emerick's 2013-2014 NFL season team preview series bounds forward.

Two waiver claims add offensive, defensive linemen
The Cardinals ended up with two linemen today awarded on waiver claims: tackle Bradley Sowell (late of the Colts) and defensive tackle Alameda Ta’amu (cut by the Steelers).

Arizona/St. Louis Game Prediction
Arizona has a great defense that shut out the Green Bay and Dallas starters in the preseason. It's a top 10-15 defense for sure. However, they will have no idea what to expect week 1 and therefore this might be a higher scoring game than anticipated.

Season preview: Offensive line

After years of neglect, the line finally has been addressed but Cooper's season-ending injury hurts.

Fantasy Football Rankings 2013: Underrated QBs Who Will Have Huge Seasons
The quarterback position is incredibly deep for this fantasy football season, meaning you can find amazing bargains in the later rounds.

2013 NFL age rankings at reduction to 53
How does the age of the Cardinals roster compare to the rest of the league?

NFL:

NFL practice squad roundup 2013: A full rundown of selections - SBNation.com
A few hundred players will get to continue their dream of playing in the NFL by latching onto practice squads.

NFL roster cuts: Tim Tebow, Vince Young among notable releases - SBNation.com
NFL teams cut quite a few players on Saturday, but a few names were much more recognizable than the rest.

49ers CEO reveals truth behind Super Bowl blackout - SBNation.com
Okay, maybe not "truth." But he's got a great sense of humor!

E.J. Manuel injury: Bills QB returns to practice Sunday - SBNation.com

Will Manuel start Week 1 for Buffalo after returning to practice this weekend?

Jairus Byrd injury: Bills safety has plantar fasciitis - SBNation.com
Jairus Byrd has a potentially nasty injury, as reports say that he's been diagnosed with plantar fasciitis

Mark Sanchez injury: Jets QB still experiencing shoulder pain - SBNation.com
Sanchez has not resumed throwing since injuring his shoulder in the Jets third preseason game.