Bird Droppings: Arizona Cardinals defensive line preview and a look at the Lions and Colts

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Former Cardinal Alex Okafor was efficient pass rusher in 2016 | Cards Wire
In a limited role, he had one of the highest productivity rates in the NFC West, according to Pro Football Focus.

Arizona Cardinals: 2007 Was the Year of Their Turnaround
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Arizona Cardinals: Right place but wrong time players
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Arizona Cardinals: Defensive line camp preview
The Arizona Cardinals have depth at defensive tackle, with at least a couple inactive each week in 2016, so what you see now may be the case come September.

Arizona Cardinals: Winning the turnover battle
The Arizona Cardinals usually come out smelling like roses when they win the turnover battle, something they did six times in 2016.

Early 53-Man Roster Projection For The Cardinals
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Notes from the Enemy:

DC Gregg Williams: Matthew Stafford is ‘playing the best ball’ since coming into the league - Pride Of Detroit
Then Rams defensive coordinator Gregg Williams showered praise on two of the Lions’ biggest playmakers.

Zach Orr finishes visit with Lions, doctors claim ‘everything looks great’ per agent - Pride Of Detroit
Detroit Lions doctors didn’t confirm it, but it sure sounds like Zach Orr passed his physical.

Pro Football Focus: Detroit Lions have 5th-worst roster in NFL - Pride Of Detroit
PFF thinks the Lions roster ranks in the bottom five, but they’re missing something very important.

Who is on the Colts Roster Bubble and Whose Bubble Might the Colts Target? - Stampede Blue
It has been a busy off-season for the Indianapolis Colts. New General Manager Chris Ballard has done a great deal of work bringing in new blood on the defensive side of the football. Two of those...

Former Ravens Inside Linebacker Zachary Orr Visited the Colts - Stampede Blue
Zach Orr has had a rather interesting year. After finishing 2016 with 132 tackles, 5 passes defensed, and 3 interceptions, Orr announced his retirement due to a congenital spine issue. Now he has...

Chuck Pagano’s future likely to incorporate many factors - Stampede Blue
Contrary to popular belief, Chuck Pagano’s fate isn’t likely to be determined strictly by wins and losses