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Howard Balzer

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Cardinals/NFL reporter for CardsWire; Hall of Fame selector, co-host of weekly HOF radio show on Sirius/XM NFL Radio; Lindy's Pro Football preview magazine

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What is level-three practice techniques and how do the Cardinals benefit from them? Read here about the genesis of it and why Jonathan Gannon believes it’s so important: cardswire.usatoday.com/story/sports/n…

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Lindy's Pro Football Preview should reach stores this week. Keep an eye out. People can now buy direct from Lindy's by calling 205-871-1182.

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The Packers announced the release of CB Jaire Alexander today. However, the transaction did not appear on the league personnel notice.

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With the addition of QB Aaron Rodgers, 26 of the projected opening-day starters in the NFL entered the league as first-round picks. There are 123 QBs currently on rosters and 36 are No. 1 choices.

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Cardinals signed No. 1 pick Walter Nolen III. He is the 27th first-round choice to sign. CB Will Johnson is only Cardinals pick unsigned. League-wide, only two of 32 second-round picks have signed because of issues with guaranteed money.

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With minicamp starting, Jonathan Gannon said team is being smart at this time of the year with Josh Sweat, Dalvin Tomlinson, Will Johnson, Justin Jones, Zay Jones and “a couple other guys.”

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NFL returned kickoffs moved from 21.8% in 2023 to 32.8 last year. With change of ball going to 35-yard line on touchbacks, Cardinals ST coordinator Jeff Rodgers believes difference will be "night and day" and he'll be surprised if it doesn't double. Could be as high as 70%-plus.

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Jaire Alexander had his contract officially terminated by the Packers today, so he is now a free agent despite the legion of people that said he was a free agent yesterday.

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Here’s what’s being said about Cardinals No. 1 pick Walter Nolen III along with the details of his contract: cardswire.usatoday.com/story/sports/n…

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Who will be Cardinals right guard this season? Isaiah Adams was with first unit in offseason program. Read my story: cardswire.usatoday.com/story/sports/n…

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Another day of filling in with Jim Brinson on ESPN 620 in Phoenix from 1-4 pm Arizona time. Find out how much Durant, Beal and Booker have been paid for games they didn't play over the last three seasons.