Bird Droppings: Cardinals compensatory picks, quarterback plan and more

Happy Sunday one and all. Welcome to the start of another week. We are that much closer to the official start of the offseason with the 2018 NFL Combine.

If you missed yesterday, get a question in for a potential 2018 NFL Draft pick here.

Plenty of news and notes from around the web to get your week started off right, enjoy.

For Some Coaches, A Return To Cardinals
Brown, Merritt played for the team while Wilson back to coach 10 years later

Cardinals Awarded Three Comp Picks For Draft
Team earns extra selections after 2017 free-agent losses, including bonus third-rounder

McCoy, Leftwich provide insight on desirable traits for new QB
One of the biggest question marks still remaining for the Arizona Cardinals this offseason is how the team will address the vacancy at quarterback.

ESPN's Sando: Cardinals' situation might not rule out hefty Cousins' price
Ask someone who they would like to see as the Arizona Cardinals' starting quarterback next season and the most likely answer you'll get is Kirk Cousins.

New Cardinals OL coach Ray Brown brings passion, experience
Taking over one of the key groups for the Arizona Cardinals next season, Ray Brown wants responsibility and respect from his offensive line.

Arizona Cardinals receive three compensatory draft picks
The Arizona Cardinals earned three of the 32 compensatory draft picks, including the earliest compensatory pick in the third round.

Cardinals preparing 'aggressive' plan to pursue starting QB - Arizona Cardinals Blog- ESPN
The Cardinals will enter free agency and the draft season without a single quarterback on their roster.

No. 1 trait for new Cardinals QB will not be about arm, mobility | Cards Wire
Wilks doesn't say anything about arm or stature. His number one requirement is heart and ability to lead.

Cardinals get 3 compensatory picks in 2018 draft | Cards Wire
They net compensatory picks in the third, fourth and seventh rounds.

Cardinals’ compensatory picks worth more than any other team’s haul | Cards Wire
They get the greatest value out of all the teams who were awarded compensatory selections.

Adrian Peterson trade might have cost more than originally thought | Cards Wire
In addition to the draft pick the Cardinals gave up, it might have also have cost them a compensatory pick.

NFC West now will feature 3 of league’s best CBs | Cards Wire
The division will now have Patrick Peterson, Richard Sherman and Marcus Peters.

Mel Kiper’s mock draft makes QB Ryan Tannehill a possibility for Cardinals | Cards Wire
Mel Kiper's latest mock draft makes it possible that the Dolphins trade QB Ryan Tannehill.