Bird Droppings: Arizona Cardinals get their veteran cornerback, cap numbers for free agents, Cardinals prospect meetings and more

Happy Monday one and all.

We are almost into April, which means it is almost time for the 2021 NFL Draft. Before that though, we continue to work through free agency in the NFL and for the Arizona Cardinals it has been a productive one.

We have all the news from around the web to help you keep up, enjoy.

With 49ers Draft Pick Trade, The NFC West Gets More Intense
San Francisco likely to choose QB of the future

2021 NFL free-agency buzz on all 32 teams - Execs break down key moves, what comes next
With many big names off the market, here's what those inside front offices are saying about all 32 teams.

By the numbers: CB Malcolm Butler's career before heading to Arizona
Take a closer look at the numbers that define the career of the Arizona Cardinals’ newest addition, cornerback Malcolm Butler.

Patrick Peterson proud of legacy, saw end with Cardinals coming
Patrick Peterson said he had a sense the Arizona Cardinals might have been ready to part with him as 2020 came to an end.

NFL draft: Arizona Cardinals met with Auburn WR Anthony Schwartz
Auburn WR Anthony Schwartz recently ran a 4.26-second 40 at his pro day.

The projected Arizona Cardinals starting lineup on offense
After moves in free agency and a couple of trades, the Arizona Cardinals' starting offensive lineup is almost completely set.

The Arizona Cardinals’ projected defensive starters after free agency
Almost every position is set for 2021 after the initial moves in free agency that the Arizona Cardinals have made.

GM Steve Keim says tape shows Cardinals WR A.J. Green still is great
He will play as the team's 'Z' receiver opposite DeAndre Hopkins in 2021.

P Andy Lee’s contract with Arizona Cardinals worth $1.5 million in 2021
Lee will make $1.5 million in 2021 with $650,000 of it fully guaranteed.

NFL mock draft simulation for Arizona Cardinals with 2 trades
In this NFL mock draft, the Arizona Cardinals' priorities are trade back and address CB, RB and TE.

San Francisco 49ers make big trade for No. 3 pick in draft
They give up three first-round picks and a third-rounder to the Miami Dolphins to move up and presumably draft a quarterback.

TE Darrell Daniels’ contract with Cardinals has cap hit of less than $1M
Despite a contract that will pay him $1.127 million in 2021, Daniels' contract qualifies for a veteran exemption that saves $140,000 on the cap.

NFL Draft: Could the Arizona Cardinals draft more than one cornerback?
Could Arizona follow Tampa Bay's example in the 2018 and 2019 drafts?

Arizona Cardinals have met with versatile defensive prospect from LSU
The Arizona Cardinals have had predraft virtual communications with LSU defensive back JaCoby Stevens.

Arizona Cardinals reportedly showing interest in Colt McCoy
The lack of a capable backup at the quarterback spot may very well have cost the Arizona Cardinals a playoff berth in 2020

Arizona Cardinals sign Malcolm Butler to one-year deal
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Another free agent corner may be on Arizona Cardinals agenda
The front office of the Arizona Cardinals could delve into the free agent market once again for another veteran cornerback

Running back options still remain for the Arizona Cardinals
The front office of the Arizona Cardinals still needs to sign a ball-carrier who can act as a compliment for Chase Edmonds

Draft prospect will complete Arizona Cardinals offense
The Arizona Cardinals were ready to spend and be aggressive in free agency and they did not disappoint. The Cardinals were ready to spend and...

Steve Keim's 2019 draft decision now being copied by other teams
Steve Keim's 2019 draft decision was a polarizing one that worked out for the better, and is now being copied by teams around the league.

Arizona Cardinals get a sixth-round selection for Mason Cole
The Arizona Cardinals front office chose to trade young center Mason Cole following last week's acquistion of Rodney Hudson

New Arizona Cardinals corner an upgrade over Patrick Peterson
The Arizona Cardinals signed cornerback Malcolm Butler to a one-year deal for up to $6 million. Signing Butler comes just one week after longtime corner...