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5 key position battles at Arizona Cardinals camp

By Scott Allen

GLENDALE, AZ - SEPTEMBER 23: Center Mason Cole #64 of the Arizona Cardinals in action during the NFL game against the Chicago Bears at State Farm Stadium on September 23, 2018 in Glendale, Arizona. The Chicago Bears won 16-14. (Photo by Jennifer Stewart/Getty Images)
GLENDALE, AZ - SEPTEMBER 23: Center Mason Cole #64 of the Arizona Cardinals in action during the NFL game against the Chicago Bears at State Farm Stadium on September 23, 2018 in Glendale, Arizona. The Chicago Bears won 16-14. (Photo by Jennifer Stewart/Getty Images) /
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MIAMI GARDENS, FL – DECEMBER 11: Carson Palmer #3 and A.Q. Shipley #53 of the Arizona Cardinals warms up during a game against the Miami Dolphins at Hard Rock Stadium on December 11, 2016 in Miami Gardens, Florida. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)
MIAMI GARDENS, FL – DECEMBER 11: Carson Palmer #3 and A.Q. Shipley #53 of the Arizona Cardinals warms up during a game against the Miami Dolphins at Hard Rock Stadium on December 11, 2016 in Miami Gardens, Florida. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images) /

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It would be very difficult to see Mason Cole give up the center position after he was the one consistent last year on the Cardinals offensive line.  However A.Q. Shipley returns from his torn ACL.

Cole is the assumed starter but Shipley could push enough if he is able to make a full return from the 2018 training camp injury.  The Cardinals signed him to a new contract soon after the injury happened, so they believe he still has something to show them.

Camp could change that but again, that’s why camp is held.  Shipley would still be a huge veteran presence as a backup if he can’t beat out Cole for the starting job.

When he first came to the Cardinals a few seasons ago, many at that time would not believe Shipley would still be here competing, especially after a torn ACL injury.  However Shipley has played well for the Cardinals.  Let’s hope for a good camp competition here.

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