Bird Droppings: Robert Nkemdiche getting better, tight ends blocking well, getting Josh Rosen ready and more

Happy Friday one and all... We have made it.

The Arizona Cardinals are working through their final day of OTA’s today, then we get to their mandatory mini-camp.

There is plenty of information coming out of OTA’s to get your Friday started and hopefully put you on track to a great weekend, so let’s get to it.

The Work To Get Josh Rosen NFL-Ready - from AZCardinals.com.
Rookie quarterback wants to be the best quarterback in the NFL, “regardless of whether I’m ready now or later or whenever.“

Cardinals' Wilks, Rosen discuss biggest takeaways of OTAs, patience
"Details" was the word of the day for Arizona Cardinals as they wrapped up their final day of OTAs on Thursday. WIlks talked on working on the little things, while Rosen spoke on his biggest takeaway so far.

Bickley: The thrill of Cardinals' quarterback competition is about to begin
Valley sports fans could be treated to one of the most riveting competitions in Arizona Cardinals training camp history when Josh Rosen and Sam Bradford duke it out.

LB Josh Bynes brings lessons from Ed Reed, Ray Lewis to Cardinals
Over his first three years in the NFL, Cardinals linebacker Josh Bynes played on the Baltimore Ravens with Ray Lewis and Ed Reed.

Cardinals’ Robert Nkemdiche looking forward to being himself
Arizona Cardinals defensive lineman and formet first-round pick Robert Nkemdiche isn’t convinced he needed a fresh start with a new coaching staff.

Steve Wilks ‘excited’ about Robert Nkemdiche, says DT ‘is taking the next step’ | Cards Wire
The Cardinals coach has allowed the third-year DT to be himself and it seems to be working so far.

David Johnson, Sam Bradford among players to define NFL in 2018 | Cards Wire
If they both play at a high level coming off injuries, they will change the landscape of the NFC, as the Cardinals are expected to be bad.

‘Hungrier’ Mike Iupati wants to play at least two more years | Cards Wire
He enters his ninth year as the longest-tenured starter on the Cardinals offensive line.

Steve Wilks’ letter to widow motivated by respect for Pop Warner coaches | Cards Wire
Wilks said he might not be who he is today were it not a for a pair of Pop Warner coaches.

Tight ends Ricky Seals-Jones, Gabe Holmes praised for blocking | Cards Wire
The two very athletic tight ends have made improvements in that phase of the game.

94 days till kickoff: Remembering No. 94 Bernard Wilson | Cards Wire
We recall a four-year starter for the Cardinals from the mid-90s.