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Bird Droppings: Arizona Cardinals make QB switch versus Bears, Steve Wilks needs to watch the film before deciding on QB, Cardinals defense finding rhythm and more

News and notes from around the web on the Arizona Cardinals loss to the Chicago Bears.

Chicago Bears v Arizona Cardinals Photo by Norm Hall/Getty Images

Happy Monday one and all, hope your weekend was better than the Arizona Cardinals.

While the team is deciding on who their quarterback will be for the rest of the season, Josh Rosen, we will continue to give you an in depth look at what is going on, what went wrong and if there is any hope.

But, as always, we like to start your day off with a look around the web at the Arizona Cardinals.

Christian Kirk Emerges Against Bears
Notes: Benwikere plays instead of Bucannon; Golden, Gresham return

Improved Cardinals Defense Not Enough Against Bears
Missed plays haunt the group in close loss

Josh Rosen Debuts, But Cardinals Lose To Bears
In 16-14 defeat, rookie quarterback gets chance; Wilks won't yet commit to starter

Bears aftermath, and quarterback questions

Wilks - 'We Needed A Spark'
Head coach Steve Wilks meets the media after the tough loss to the Bears on Sunday 16-14.

Bradford - 'I Respect His Decision'
QB Sam Bradford meets the media after being pulled from the game following three crucial turnovers against the Bears.

Rosen On NFL Debut
Rookie QB Josh Rosen meets the media following his debut on Sunday against the Bears.

Fitzgerald Discusses QB Change
WR Larry Fitzgerald speaks with the media on the QB change and the 16-14 loss to the Bears.

Arizona Cardinals turn to QB Josh Rosen in 4th quarter vs. Chicago Bears
Rookie quarterback Josh Rosen replaced starter Sam Bradford in the fourth quarter Sunday with the Cardinals trailing by two, but the former UCLA star couldn't get the job done as Arizona dropped to 0-3.

Bears vs. Cardinals - Game Recap - September 23, 2018 - ESPN
Get a recap of the Chicago Bears vs. Arizona Cardinals football game.

Josh Rosen inserted by Cardinals to replace Sam Bradford vs. Bears
Rookie quarterback Josh Rosen replaced starter Sam Bradford in the fourth quarter of the Arizona Cardinals' Week 3 loss against the Chicago Bears.

Cardinals HC Wilks to watch tape before choosing Rosen or Bradford
Arizona Cardinals rookie quarterback Josh Rosen made his debut, but he was unable to spark a drive. Will he or Sam Bradford start next week?

Rapid Reaction: Josh Rosen debuts as Cardinals fall apart vs. Bears
The Arizona Cardinals couldn't hold onto a 14-0 lead at halftime, losing its Week 3 matchup with the Bears. Here are 98.7 FM Arizona’s Sports Station's show host rapid reactions.

Bickley: Bradford's tease gave Cardinals' Rosen no margin for error
Cardinals QB Sam Bradford’s first quarter success was a cruel tease with serious ramifications when Josh Rosen was dropped into the crucible.

QB choice looms after Cardinals' Josh Rosen can't provide spark vs. Bears
Josh Rosen couldn't lead the Arizona Cardinals to a comeback against the Chicago Bears, and now Steve Wilks must pick a starter between the rookie quarterback and vet Sam Bradford.

Cardinals' Wilks defends use of RB Edmonds on key 3rd down vs. Bears
Whether it's due to poor offensive line play or simply not being on the field, Arizona Cardinals running back David Johnson is still finding his way in a new offense.

Cardinals defense finding legs but not enough to beat Bears
Tre Boston's ups and downs for the Arizona Cardinals in a loss to the Chicago Bears at least presented a little optimism that the defense is improving.

Cards' Fitzgerald doesn't get surprised -- not even by turnout of Bears fans
Whether it's another Cardinals quarterback change, a lack of targets or the amount of Bears fans at State Farm Stadium, Larry Fitzgerald said nothing surprises him in the NFL.

Josh Rosen makes NFL debut after 3 Sam Bradford turnovers
The Cardinals got out to a 14-0 lead, but after two picks and a lost fumble, the Bears took a 16-14 lead and the rookie took over.

Arizona Cardinals to ‘watch the tape’ before making QB decision
Steve Wilks would not commit to either Sam Bradford or Josh Rosen moving forward.

Josh Rosen’s debut doesn’t get storybook ending
Instead of rallying the Cardinals to victory, he turned the ball over and was sacked on the final play of the game.

Cardinals vs Bears final score: 8 takeaways in 16-14 Cardinals loss
The Cardinals started strongly and reverted to their familiar problems.