Bird Droppings: Arizona Cardinals News and Links for Wednesday

Wednesday usually ramps up our coverage of not only the Arizona Cardinals, but starts to give us a look at their opponents for the week.

However, the Cardinals are on Monday Night Football, so we'll wait one extra day to start the focus on the Jets.

Here are some stories from around the web to get us going though.

Tyrann Mathieu 'rusty' in return to slot corner, brings 'passion' to D - Arizona Cardinals Blog- ESPN
The Arizona Cardinals' defense took a step forward in Week 5, in part because vocal leader Tyrann Mathieu was back playing the role he prefers.

Drew Stanton has 2nd-highest winning percentage as starter in Cardinals history | Cards Wire
The only guy with a better winning percentage is the man he backs up.

Cardinals Film Room: Pump Fake Touchdown
Analyzing the second-quarter pass from Drew Stanton to Larry Fitzgerald.

Arians on Cardinals WR drops: 'You don't give up on guys'
The Arizona Cardinals have a long week of practice and a healthy quarterback with Carson Palmer set to return for the next opponent, the New York Jets.

Familiarity with Todd Bowles adds a little extra in game preparation for Bruce Arians | Cards Wire
Bowles knows the Arians offense quite well.

Win over San Francisco spurs optimism for Cardinals - Arizona Cardinals Blog- ESPN
Cardinals move up to 10th in ESPN Power Rankings.

Despite injuries, Steve Keim remains optimistic about O-line
The Arizona Cardinals lost both starting guards last Thursday, but GM Steve Keim isn't too worried about the position moving forward.