Arizona Cardinals prepare for losses, need tight end and Tony Jefferson and a raccoon?

Happy Friday.

I take off today to head back home for weekend full of little league, soccer, soccer, and little league.  Should be a good time, what do you have planned this weekend?

Onto today's news and notes on the Arizona Cardinals.

Free Agency Primer 2017: Running Back
David Johnson is a star, but depth needed as Chris Johnson, Ellington hit the market.

Zane Gonzalez Kickstarts NFL Journey
Arizona State kicker likes Cardinals, but wanting specific team would be "bad karma".

Carson Palmer Or Not, Cardinals Need QB
Even with veteran returning, draft selection makes sense for cloudy future of position.

Cardinals Blogs | Catanzaro will be “pushed” with new kicker

Salary-cap flexibility grades for all 32 NFL teams in 2017
Hue Jackson's Browns are rolling in cash, while Jason Garrett's Cowboys have only spare change for roster improvements. Kevin Seifert grades each team's books as the new league year draws near.

Arizona Cardinals GM Steve Keim wants another David Johnson at RB - Arizona Cardinals Blog- ESPN
The Cardinals have enjoyed having David Johnson at running back so much that they'd like to get another back like him in free agency.

Tony Jefferson and a raccoon? | Cards Wire
Get a laugh out of this funny moment on social media.

Cardinals may need to replace two starting tight ends in free agency - Arizona Cardinals Blog- ESPN
Arizona tight ends Jermaine Gresham and Darren Fells are both eligible for free agency.

Cardinals have prepared for loss of Calais Campbell for 2 years | Cards Wire
Bruce Arians said Rodney Gunter, Robert Nkemdiche should be ready to take the next step in their development.