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Arizona Cardinals news 2/21: The Combine continues, talk of player health

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The NFL Combine continues and so there is plenty to find about the NFL and the Cardinals. Here is some Saturday content to get the day going.

Cardinals:

Focus On Andre Ellington - And Running Backs
Cards, NFL want to lean on good producers, but that doesn't necessarily translate to high picks

If The Quarterbacks Slip
Winston, Mariota likely will drafted long before Cardinals pick - but research done regardless

Cardinals Blogs | Peterson dealt with “blood issues”
“(Patrick) needs to have a great offseason which he is determined to have,” Arians said. “But to me, he had a bad September and he was battling some blood issues at the time that no one would be aware of …”

Cardinals Blogs | Palmer health and an offseason of Logan Thomas

“This will be a big spring for Logan because of the two guys,” Arians said. “We’ll see how much Drew can do. But I want to give Logan a ton of work anyway. If Carson is cleared and ready to go, we’ll put him out there.”

Q&A: Bruce Arians is a popular interview at NFL combine

Cardinals coach Bruce Arians touches on a variety of topics during combine press conference.

Daryl Washington's return to the Cardinals still up in the air

Cardinals coach Bruce Arians touches on a variety of topics during combine press conference.

Arizona Cardinals will employ same defensive system in 2015 but hope to improve speed

Cardinals coach Bruce Arians touches on a variety of topics during combine press conference.

Bruce Arians: Couldn't have imagined Larry Fitzgerald in another uniform | FOX Sports

Bruce Arians talks with Mike Garafolo about Larry Fitzgerald's new contract, Carson Palmer's recovery and more at the 2015 NFL Combine.

Arizona Cardinals GM Steve Keim discusses team's approach to free agency

Since being named as the Arizona Cardinals' general manager in January 2014, Steve Keim has made more than 400 roster moves.

Antonio Cromartie vs. Orakpo: Who Should Be Cardinals' Top Free-Agent Target? | Bleacher Report

Orakpo?

NFL:

Jameis Winston waves off shoulder injury concerns, still plans to throw - SBNation.com

He also reminded the audience that he was not fat and that he was also not Johnny Manziel.

Amari Cooper might be too good at what he does - SBNation.com

The Alabama wide receiver looks like the complete package, but retired NFL defensive end Stephen White wonders if there's something missing.

How the Titans can turn their franchise around at the Combine - SBNation.com

They face a number of considerations, but the choice is clear.

Dan Quinn could reunite with Dante Fowler with the Atlanta Falcons - SBNation.com

The new Falcons head coach recruited the former Gator in college and now could use him along the defensive line.

Is Michigan State CB/WR Tony Lippett the next Richard Sherman? - SBNation.com

The rare two-way player wants to be a receiver in the NFL, but teams are intrigued by his potential as a cornerback.

Jameis Winston experiencing weakness in his throwing shoulder, according to report - SBNation.com

The former Florida State quarterback may not participate in all drills at the combine.

Todd Gurley, Melvin Gordon and the return of the 1st round running back - SBNation.com

There hasn't been a running back taken in the first round of the draft the past two seasons, but two players could change that trend this year.

Chargers, Raiders propose shared NFL stadium in Carson - Bolts From The Blue

The longtime AFC West rivals appear to have joined forces to beat the St. Louis Rams to Los Angeles.