Arizona Cardinals played stupid, Fitz unhappy, and more

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Cardinals To Play In Hall Of Fame Game
Will face Cowboys in first game of 2017 NFL preseason.

Free Agency Primer 2017: Safety
Position group in flux with Tony Jefferson, D.J. Swearinger set to hit the open market.

3 NFL draft prospects Cardinals could target in 1st round | Cards Wire
The draft is only a couple of months away, and with the combine coming up, these three names should rise. Maybe as high as no. 13.

Is Eric Weddle trying to recruit free agent S Tony Jefferson to Ravens? | Ravens Wire
Safety Eric Weddle could be trying to lure former Arizona Cardinals safety Tony Jefferson to the Ravens this offseason.

Cardinals Blogs | Canton means more time on 2017 road

Cardinals in Hall of Fame Game solves Metallica problem for training camp | Cards Wire
It appears the Cardinals will not have to make any practice changes to accommodate the concert.

Larry Fitzgerald thinks playing in Hall of Fame Game is ‘worst news ever’ | Cards Wire
He doesn't love the idea of more training camp or an extra preseason game.

Carson Palmer’s return means Cardinals not a factor in QB rat race this offseason | Cards Wire
Vegas has the odds set for several quarterbacks' potential destination for 2017. The Cardinals are thankfully not listed.

Are the Cardinals sure Jared Veldheer can play right tackle? | Cards Wire
While there is no reason to believe he can't, he never has even practiced on the right side of the line in a decade.

Larry Fitzgerald is not a fan of the Cardinals being in the Hall of Fame Game
While Cardinals fans may be excited to see their team play an extra preseason game, veteran star Larry Fitzgerald is less-than-enthused about the news.

Bruce Arians thinks Arizona Cardinals 'played stupid at times' in 2016 - Arizona Cardinals Blog- ESPN
The Cardinals' backslide in 2016 was surprising to everyone, including Arizona coach Bruce Arians, who cites questionable decision making as a reason.

Larry Fitzgerald unhappy about Cardinals playing in Hall of Fame game - Arizona Cardinals Blog- ESPN
Playing a fifth preseason game wasn't what Larry Fitzgerald had in mind, but the Cardinals WR has some fun teed up during the team's trip to Ohio.