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Bird Droppings: Cardinals introduce day one and two picks, finally add defense, and more

News and notes from around the web on the Arizona Cardinals.

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Happy Sunday one and all, the 2018 NFL Draft is in the books.

We looked closer at Chase Edmonds, the Arizona Cardinals surprising, to some, fourth round selection.

Today, we’ll take a closer look at Christian Campbell, who has some upside, but was a sixth round pick for a reason.

To get your day started, let’s look at some news and notes coming out of the 2018 NFL Draft for the Arizona Cardinals.

Cardinals Add CB Chris Campbell In Sixth Round
Notes: Kirk links up with Rosen; offense a draft priority

RB Chase Edmonds Is Cardinals' Fourth-Round Pick
Fordham product was Patriot League's all-time leading rusher

Cardinals Blogs
From no QBs to now: Draft aftermath

Cardinals Blogs
With Warner history, Christian Kirk picks 13

Keim’s approach on first two days of NFL Draft was aggressive, logical
Let’s hold off on proclaiming general manager Steve Keim’s brilliance on the first two days of the 2018 NFL Draft, but the GM was aggressive and logical with his moves.

Cardinals select running back Chase Edmonds in fourth round of NFL Draft
The Arizona Cardinals selected running back Chase Edmonds out of Fordham in the fourth round of the 2018 NFL Draft on Saturday.

Cardinals select CB Chris Campbell in sixth round of NFL Draft
The Cardinals selected cornerback Chris Campbell out of Penn State with the No. 182 overall pick (sixth round) on Saturday.

Cardinals select T Korey Cunningham in seventh round of the NFL Draft
The Arizona Cardinals went back to offense in the seventh round of the 2018 NFL Draft selecting tackle Korey Cunningham of Cincinnati.

Cardinals stick to value on draft board over positional needs
One look at the Arizona Cardinals draft class and its safe to say that concerns on offense were addressed by general manager Steve Keim and first-year head coach Steve Wilks.

WR Christian Kirk to wear No. 13, knows he’s ‘got to rock it well’ | Cards Wire
Wearing Kurt Warner's former number, he knows he needs to be productive.

Cardinals draft RB Chase Edmonds in 4th round | Cards Wire
The small-school RB is the fourth offensive player the Cardinals take in the draft.

Cardinals 3rd-round pick Mason Cole brings toughness, durability | Cards Wire
He has started 104 straight games, dating back to his freshman year of high school.

Josh Rosen to wear No. 3, following Carson Palmer | Cards Wire
"It’s an honor to wear his jersey, and hopefully, I can do him proud."

Cardinals have Raiders to thank again for franchise QB | Cards Wire
The Cardinals got Carson Palmer from the Raiders and drafted Josh Rosen with the Raiders' pick.

Cardinals finally draft defensive player, add CB Christian Campbell in 6th round | Cards Wire
He is the first defensive player they take in the draft.

Cardinals have options in the slot with new rookie additions | Cards Wire
Perhaps the Cardinals will use Larry Fitzgerald less inside.

What happened to the draft picks the Cardinals traded away? | Cards Wire
Arizona's five traded picks turned into many players.

Cardinals close the draft taking tackle Korey Cunningham in 7th round | Cards Wire
Five of the Cardinals' six picks are on the offensive side of the ball.