Preseason Preview: Arizona Cardinals at New Orleans Saints

By Scott Allen | Aug 16, 2018

GLENDALE, AZ - DECEMBER 18: Wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald #11 of the Arizona Cardinals talks with quarterback Drew Brees #9 of the New Orleans Saints following the NFL game at the University of Phoenix Stadium on December 18, 2016 in Glendale, Arizona. The Saints defeated the Cardinals 48-41. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images) /

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GLENDALE, AZ – AUGUST 11: Running back David Johnson #31 of the Arizona Cardinals rushes the football against the Los Angeles Chargers during the preseason NFL game at University of Phoenix Stadium on August 11, 2018 in Glendale, Arizona. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images) /

What to expect against the Saints

You’ll see a little more, maybe not much more of the starters against the Saints. We do know we should see more Rosen. Maybe the first team can do a better job to protect him this week?

This will be the only time the Cardinals face the Saints this season. However still don’t expect much to be revealed in terms in play calling.

I expect to see a little more aggressiveness from players trying to make the team on Friday night. Week one it seemed at times players were trying to feel things out.

Again, it is all about keeping everyone healthy. The Cardinals lost linebacker Jeremy Cash in the first preseason game. It would be nice to lose no one this week.

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The Cardinals will have over a week to prepare for their third preseason game in Dallas, where starters are expected to get more playing time in the first half. For now, the message remains the same to just work hard and be smart.

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