Smoke vs DJ for WR2, Gabbert in the Cards offense, Eagles and Bucs and more

While the beginning of the week is usually slow, we are really focusing on not just the Arizona Cardinals, but their opponents during the season.

Every Monday, leading up to the season, we will take a look at the non NFC West teams on the schedule and what they are up too.

During the season, I am going to have a daily notes from the enemy section from Wed-Mon (or Tues for the Monday Night Football affair) but leading up, at least we can have a little insight into the opponents.

Of course, we will have our daily Arizona Cardinals links as well.

Let's get to it.

John Brown, David Johnson could be battling to be Cardinals' No. 2 receiver - Arizona Cardinals Blog- ESPN
Larry Fitzgerald's a near-lock to lead Arizona in receiving, but who will be No. 2? It could depend on John Brown's health and David Johnson's touches.

QB Blaine Gabbert: Cardinals' offense fits him, 'makes things fun'
Blaine Gabbert appeared to be getting ready to head out of the Cardinals' locker room when he was approached by a reporter who had a few questions.

GM Steve Keim says Cardinals ‘are going to surprise people’ in 2017 | Cards Wire
He has a very good feeling about this year's team.

More high grades for Cardinals WR Larry Fitzgerald | Cards Wire
Not only did he lead the NFL in receptions, he also got the highest grade as a blocker among all receivers.

5 possible free agent pickups Cardinals could make before training camp | Cards Wire
They have discussed six to eight players on the market. Here are some those players could be.

See which Cardinals defender is considered one of league’s most indispensable | Cards Wire
It's not Chandler Jones, Patrick Peterson or Markus Golden.

Kicker Phil Dawson knows people waiting for him to ‘fall apart’ | Cards Wire
At his age, he knows fans will expect to see him fail. At 42, he just keeps working and succeeding.

2 Cardinals among league’s fastest players | Cards Wire
J.J. Nelson should be no surprise, but Patrick Peterson's speed is often underrated.

Phil Dawson and kickoff stats | Cards Wire
He can place the ball better than anyone else in the league.

Notes from the Enemy:

Doug Pederson names six Eagles players who have stood out in offseason practices - Bleeding Green Nation
Eagles head coach likes what he’s seen from rookies.

Jordan Matthews injury: What’s going on with the Eagles wide receiver? - Bleeding Green Nation
Curious.

The Eagles’ biggest offseason mistake - Bleeding Green Nation
What should the Eagles have done differently?

Whether O.J. Howard starts for the Buccaneers is beside the point - Bucs Nation
His playing time will depend on more than just a battle with Cameron Brate.

O.J. Howard “will develop into a big-time NFL tight end” - Bucs Nation
Greg Cosell was very impressed with the Bucs’ new tight end before the draft.