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Bird Droppings: Pat Tillman’s Legacy, offseason schedule for the Arizona Cardinals, rookie impacts and more

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

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Happy Tuesday one and all, hope your weekend has been a good one after the extra day off.

I am excited to see what is going on at OTA’s this weekend, but before that, let’s get to all of the news from around the web on the Arizona Cardinals.

Remembering Tillman's Words On 9/12/01
On Memorial Day, a flashback to former Cardinals safety Pat Tillman, the day after 9/11, talking about what the flag means to him

Cardinals Blogs
With letter, Steve Wilks makes small difference

Arizona Cardinals, ASU honor Pat Tillman's legacy on Memorial Day
The Arizona Cardinals and Arizona State Sun Devils joined other teams, schools and players from Arizona in honoring the men and women who gave the ultimate sacrifice, including Pat Tillman.

Even with David Johnson, Cardinals RBs ranked outside Top 10 in NFL | Cards Wire
Questions on the depth chart behind Johnson rank them 13th, according to Bleacher Report.

Steve Wilks pleased with special teams coach, player progress | Cards Wire
"Just the attention to details and the little things we are emphasizing," Wilks explained. "I can see the players getting better."

Cardinals don’t have plan yet related to NFL policy on anthem protests | Cards Wire
Steve Wilks said he, Michael Bidwill and Steve Keim will sit down and talk about it later.

Remaining offseason schedule for Cardinals | Cards Wire
Arizona has one week of OTAs, one of minicamp and then nothing until the start of training camp, which can begin as early as July 27.

Cardinals undrafted rookie profile: DT Owen Obasuyi | Cards Wire
Among the 24 original undrafted rookies the Arizona Cardinals signed after the conclusion of the NFL draft was Hampton University defensive tackle Owen Obasuyi. Here is what there is to know about him. Measurables Height: 6-4 Weight: 308 pounds 40-yard dash: 5.

‘There’s no gray’ in Cardinals’ new, simpler defensive scheme | Cards Wire
"It allows the guys to be able to play fast and, most importantly, show their athleticism," said Steve Wilks.

Contingent of Arizona Cardinals raring to make impact
The rest of the NFL may not be aware of them yet, but there is a small group of Arizona Cardinals looking to make their mark

Arizona Cardinals: Immediate impact rookies
The Arizona Cardinals could see quite an impact made not only by veterans but also a number of rookies in the 2018 regular season

Arizona Cardinals: Running back room will be competitive
The Arizona Cardinals only carry five running backs on the roster, leading to some good camp competition and leaving good chance not breaking camp with five