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Arizona Cardinals news 6/9: RB depth chart, mini-camp

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Cardinals:

Arizona Cardinals: Full Position Breakdown, Depth Chart Analysis at Running Back | Bleacher Report
Last week, we broke down the Arizona Cardinals quarterbacks room. Continuing the series this week, we will break down and analyze the depth chart at running back, starting at the top and working our way to the bottom

Bringing the pressure

Images of Cardinals players pressuring opposing quarterbacks in 2013.

Michael Floyd in 2013
Some top images of wide receiver Michael Floyd in 2013.

Seven teams holding mandatory minicamps this week | ProFootballTalk
As was the case last week, all 32 NFL teams will engage in organized offseason workouts this week. However, in a sign we've moved into the late stages of the pre-training camp work, seven teams — the Cardinals, Bengals, Browns, Broncos, Lions, Saints and Buccaneers — will hold their mandator...

NFL:

Dennis Pitta healthy, shooting for 'breakout year' - NFL.com
After playing just four games last season, Dennis Pitta is hoping to have a big 2014. The Baltimore Ravens tight end believes he can thrive in Gary Kubiak's tight end-friendly offense.

Johnny Manziel drafted by Padres in 28th round - NFL.com
The San Diego Padres on Saturday used a late-round pick in the 2014 MLB Draft on Johnny Manziel. Will the Cleveland Browns rookie quarterback ever grace the baseball diamond?

Jadeveon Clowney signs contract with Houston Texans - NFL.com
Top overall pick Jadeveon Clowney signed his deal with the Houston Texans on Friday. Clowney's freakish combination of size and speed makes him must-watch material come September.

Matt Forte: 'No ceiling' on Chicago Bears' offense - NFL.com
Chicago's offense was a revelation under Marc Trestman last season. Pro Bowl running back Matt Forte believes the Bears' offense can rise to new heights in in 2014.

Nate Burleson compares Johnny Manziel, Matt Stafford - NFL.com
Nate Burleson spent four seasons with franchise quarterback Matthew Stafford in Detroit. Now he's working with Johnny Manziel in Cleveland, and Burleson sees a similarity between the two.

Ben Roethlisberger: Steelers to run more no-huddle - NFL.com
Ben Roethlisberger excelled in the no-huddle offense last season for the Pittsburgh Steelers. The two-time Super Bowl winning quarterback believes he'll get to call even more shots in 2014.

The NFL's extravagant demands for Super Bowl host cities - SBNation.com
In order to deliver a Super Bowl, the NFL wants free luxury hotel rooms, police escorts and tax exemption from the host city. A leaked report reveals the league's 153 pages of requests for the 2018 Super Bowl in Minneapolis.

Alex Smith's first pitch at Royals-Yankees was way better than his previous first pitch - Arrowhead Pride
KC Chiefs QB Alex Smith threw out the first pitch on Friday. It was better than the last time we saw him throwing out a first pitch.

How many carries will Frank Gore have in 2014? - Niners Nation
The San Francisco 49ers have incredible depth at running back in 2014. How will this impact Frank Gore's number of carries?

What it means that Patrick Willis is switching from 'Mike' role to NaVorro Bowman 'Jack' role - Niners Nation
As Patrick Willis indicated, there are slight differences between the 49ers' ILB positions, but what are they?