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Arizona Cardinals: 5 position battles to watch

By Scott Allen

ATLANTA, GA - NOVEMBER 27: Eric Weems #14 of the Atlanta Falcons returns a kick off against Brandon Williams #26 of the Arizona Cardinals during the first half at the Georgia Dome on November 27, 2016 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)
ATLANTA, GA - NOVEMBER 27: Eric Weems #14 of the Atlanta Falcons returns a kick off against Brandon Williams #26 of the Arizona Cardinals during the first half at the Georgia Dome on November 27, 2016 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images) /
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STARKVILLE, MS – NOVEMBER 5: Wide receiver Christian Kirk #3 of the Texas A&M Aggies catches a pass for a touchdown during the second half of an NCAA college football game against the Mississippi State Bulldogs at Davis Wade Stadium on November 5, 2016 in Starkville, Mississippi. (Photo by Butch Dill/Getty Images) *** Local Caption ***Christian Kirk
STARKVILLE, MS – NOVEMBER 5: Wide receiver Christian Kirk #3 of the Texas A&M Aggies catches a pass for a touchdown during the second half of an NCAA college football game against the Mississippi State Bulldogs at Davis Wade Stadium on November 5, 2016 in Starkville, Mississippi. (Photo by Butch Dill/Getty Images) *** Local Caption ***Christian Kirk /

Receiver

After Larry Fitzgerald, we have no idea how the receivers will be slotted.  The Cardinals certainly have some talent on the roster but it is still largely unrealized on the playing field.

Who will be the number two or three receivers?  Will J.J. Nelson step up?  How about Brice Butler, who signed with the Cardinals in the off season?

Rookie Christian Kirk seems like a viable option for the number three or four coming into camp. But we have yet to see just how he will acclimate to the NFL level.

Last year’s third round pick, Chad Williams, should also be in the mix.  He didn’t get a chance to play much last season because the Cardinals felt like he wasn’t really ready yet.  Is he now?

How about a guy like Cobi Hamilton?  The third year player has experience with the Houston Texans and Pittsburgh Steelers.  He caught 17 passes and had two touchdowns for the Steelers two seasons ago.

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