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Bird Droppings: Arizona Cardinals open 2018 vs Washington Redskins, Skins Trent Williams ready to play, Steve Wilks debut and more

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

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Happy Sunday and happy gameday one and all, we made it.

After a mostly calm and not at all exciting 2018 Arizona Cardinals offseason, we get to football... for real.

No more articles about what they could be, no more projections, after we give you the RotB’s 2018 staff predictions, no just football.

It is the best time of the year and now, to help get you ready, we have a look around the web at the Arizona Cardinals.

Five Things To Watch: #WASvsAZ
A look at the top storylines for Sunday's game

NoteCards: Cardinals-Redskins

For Starters, Mason Cole's Streak Remains Intact
Notes: Wilks, Keim look for Nkemdiche's play; Golden out for Sunday

Tune-In Information For Cardinals-Redskins
All the ways to keep up with Sunday's season opener

Steve Wilks’ Head Coaching Debut Bigger Than A Dream
Cardinals begin regular season at home against the Redskins

Friday before the Redskins, and the anticipation of the season

Keim: Hopeful on David Johnson contract, "aggressive" looking for new players

Larry Fitzgerald’s Production Ages Gracefully
Mid-30s can be a fickle time for all-time great wideouts

Arizona Sports' predictions for the 2018 Cardinals and the rest of the NFL
Fourteen members of our staff at 98.7 FM Arizona's Sports Station and ArizonaSports.com make MVP predictions, pick the Super Bowl winner and look at the 2018 Cardinals.

Report: David Johnson, Cardinals not close on contract extension
Ian Rapoport reports David Johnson and the Arizona Cardinals are unlikely to reach a contract extension agreement by Sunday, but GM Steve Keim said talks have been constant.

GM Keim: Time is now for Robert Nkemdiche, Cardinals still looking at FAs
Arizona Cardinals GM Steve Keim wants to see Robert Nkemdiche produce, and asked about the team pursuing a player like Dez Bryant, would only say he's not sitting around playing Fornite.

Cardinals refresh game day reminders for home opener vs. Redskins
Parking, entrance times, tailgating options and security information for the Arizona Cardinals' opener against the Washington Redskins.

Cardinals' Golden out, Gresham questionable for game vs Redskins
Arizona Cardinals defensive end Markus Golden will not play in Sunday's season opener against the Washington Redskins, according head coach Steve Wilks.

Arizona Cardinals' Chase Edmonds is ready to learn in rookie season
With the 134th overall pick in the 2018 NFL Draft, the Arizona Cardinals took a flier on Fordham running back Chase Edmonds to play behind All Pro halfback David Johnson. Edmonds is prepared to fill whatever role his new team asks of him as he learns from one of the best in the business.

Report: Cardinals work out former first-round pick WR Corey Coleman
The Arizona Cardinals are reportedly still looking around at more options for their wide receiver group.

Cardinals facing familiar Adrian Peterson in season opener vs. Redskins
The Arizona Cardinals are facing a familiar face in Redskins running back Adrian Peterson on Sunday and they are expecting to see a whole lot of him handling the ball.

PFF: Cardinals’ Larry Fitzgerald makes 2018 NFL All-Veteran Team
Age is only a number, not a restriction for Arizona Cardinals timeless receiver Larry Fitzgerald.

Cindy McCain to be Arizona Cardinals' honorary captain before Washington game
Cindy McCain, the widow of Sen. John McCain, will join the Cardinals at midfield for the pregame coin toss when she serves as an honorary captain Sunday against Washington.

Cardinals vs Redskins injury report: Trent williams will play
The left tackle was limited in practice for two days.

Cardinals. vs. Redskins, week 1: 5 keys to AZ victory
The Cardinals will look to start 1-0 this Sunday as the Washington Redskins travel to the desert. Here are five keys to a Cardinals win.

Cardinals vs. Redskins Week 1: 4 players played for other team
Arizona has one former Redskins player, while Washington has three former Cardinals.

Cardinals vs. Redskins: The results of the last 3 games they played
Washington has dominated the all-time series, but Arizona has won two of the last three contests.

WR Corey Coleman has workout with Arizona Cardinals
The former first-round pick has been traded and cut this offseason.

Adrian Peterson ready go against Cardinals defense he ‘helped make better’
Peterson believes he helped shape the Cardinals defense.