Bird Droppings: Arizona Cardinals wrap up mini-camp, release 2018 schedule, Sam Bradford healthy and more

Happy Friday one and all, we have made it.

The NFL released their 2018 schedule and made quite a statement on the Arizona Cardinals, which we will talk about in a bit.

But first, the news from around the web coming out of mini-camp, the schedule release and more.

Steve Wilks Pleased With Sam Bradford Progress
Coach says quarterback's knee is fine as Cardinals wrap up minicamp

Arizona Cardinals Announce 2018 Schedule
Open home against Washington; Lone national TV game home versus Denver on Thursday night

PFF: Arizona Cardinals have some of NFL's worst pass-catching groups
The Arizona Cardinals will want to focus on adding pass-catchers in the 2018 NFL Draft, according to Pro Football Focus.

Cardinals' Steve Keim listed in top-third of NFL.com's GM power rankings
Arizona Cardinals GM Steve Keim's resume looks strong, but in the business of NFL management, past success means little.

Cardinals sign veteran CB Marcus Williams to one-year contract
The Arizona Cardinals announced they have signed fifth-year cornerback Marcus Williams to a one-year contract on Thursday.

2018 NFL mock draft: Doug & Wolf make their top 15 picks
98.7 FM Arizona's Sports Station's Doug & Wolf are putting their GM caps on and mocking the first 15 picks of the 2018 NFL Draft.

Arizona Cardinals 2018 schedule features TNF vs. Denver, home opener - Arizona Sports
The Arizona Cardinals' 2018 schedule released on Thursday and has several enticing matchups fans will want to tune in for.

Arizona Cardinals 2018 schedule: By the numbers
The Arizona Cardinals' schedule for the 2018 season is out and includes several notable matchups and key points of the season.

QB Sam Bradford patient, trusts plan in place by Arizona Cardinals
The Arizona Cardinals want to establish right away that quarterback Sam Bradford's knee is fine, even with the plan in place.

Valley football schedule includes Cardinals, ASU sharing a Thursday
Unfortunately for Valley sports fans, the Arizona Cardinals' lone primetime game shares Thursday night with the Arizona State Sun Devils.

Arizona Cardinals face big draft question: to trade or not to trade - Arizona Cardinals Blog- ESPN
Trading up -- or down, for that matter -- is easier said than done for Cardinals GM Steve Keim, as it's based on more than who he wants to draft.

Arizona Cardinals sign Marcus Williams to one-year contract
The Cardinals have signed former Jets and Texans cornerback Marcus Williams to a one-year contract.

2018 NFL schedule release: Early divisional games key for Cardinals - Arizona Cardinals Blog- ESPN
The NFL didn't do any favors for new coach Steve Wilks. The Cardinals' playoff fate could well be decided by the first week of October.

2018 Arizona Cardinals game-by-game predictions - Arizona Cardinals Blog- ESPN
It's going to be tough season for an Arizona team that has to adapt to a new offense and a new defense, along with breaking in a new quarterback.