Bird Droppings: Jamar Taylor and Steve Wilks, Rosen’s college performances and predictions, and more

Happy Monday one and all, I hope your weekend was a good one.

The Arizona Cardinals get started with another set of OTA’s this weekend, but there is plenty of news coming out to get us started for the week to come.

Let’s get to it.

ESPN: College performances show Cardinals' Josh Rosen's ceiling, floor
ESPN insider writer and former NFL safety Matt Bowen's advice to Arizona Cardinals quarterback Josh Rosen: Study game tape of Tom Brady and Drew Brees to improve pocket mobility.

A.Q Shipley discusses how he overcomes his short arms | Cards Wire
He enters his 10th season in the league and third as a starter despite being someone teams constantly try and replace.

New kickoff rules will give special teams a different look, says Steve Wilks | Cards Wire
He believes there will be fewer big guys on the field and more athleticism.

Steve Wilks says what he likes about new CB Jamar Taylor | Cards Wire
Taylor can make plays on the ball, he is physical and tackles well. He begins as the early favorite to start,

Cardinals undrafted rookie profile: CB Deatrick Nichols | Cards Wire
Check out the young cornerback and his background.

Cardinals C A.Q. Shipley loves new offense, loves current offensive line | Cards Wire
He is pleased with what Mike McCoy is preparing and for the new talent on the offensive line.

Steve Wilks writes letter to widow of high school coach | Cards Wire
He reached out to offer his condolences.

Cardinals offensive line nearly full of former first-round picks | Cards Wire
With their projected starting lineup, only A.Q. Shipley was not a first-round pick.

Corey Peters: ‘I think this is going to be an excellent season’ for Robert Nkemdiche | Cards Wire
"He's been doing all the things he needs to do, which is all you can ask for. This is time to show these things, and I think he will."

Cardinals players react to LeBron James, Cavaliers making NBA Finals | Cards Wire
The NFL is not in season. The NBA, though, is in the playoffs and probably every NFL player tuned in Sunday night to see the seventh game of the Eastern Conference Finals, won by LeBron James and the Cleveland Cavaliers.

Arizona Cardinals picked as a sleeper for playoffs
The Arizona Cardinals are not completely forgotten as a couple of national talking heads have them as a sleep for the 2018 playoffs

Arizona Cardinals Expected to Receive Contract Extensions
David Johnson and many other Arizona Cardinals are expected to receive big contract offers following the 2018 season.

Arizona Cardinals: One rule change that didn't pass
The Arizona Cardinals and the rest of the NFL saw some rules changes this past week but one to remain the same is the pass interference penalty

Sam Bradford too expensive to be Arizona Cardinals' backup
Rumors that rookie Josh Rosen will open the 2018 campaign as the Arizona Cardinals' starting quarterback appear to be unfounded

Why the Arizona Cardinals' season may depend on Larry Fitzgerald
As the Arizona Cardinals enter the 2018 season, the success of their campaign may hinge on a familiar face.

Arizona Cardinals: 3 best road trips in 2018
The Arizona Cardinals have eight stops on the road this season, however these three are spots you won't want to miss if you are choosing a Cards road trip

Arizona Cardinals: Steve Keim's free agent flops
Arizona Cardinals' general manager Steve Keim has found success in the free agent market, but has made some mistakes as well