Quarterback Sam Bradford was well aware of David Johnson even before signing

with the Cardinals in the offseason.Bradford was on the opposite sideline when Johnson rushed for 187 yards and three touchdowns while trouncing Bradford's Eagles in 2015.A training camp with Johnson has only amplified Bradford's appreciation."When I first got here Authentic Tre Boston Jersey , I think everyone tried to explain just how special he was and what he was able to do in the run game and the pass game, all the ways that he could be used," Bradford said. "I've heard that before about some players, but then you actually see it and you see how smooth he is running routes. He looks like a receiver when he is split out wide. You just don't see that from a guy that is as talented at running the ball as he is. I'm excited to play with David. I think he is extremely versatile, and hopefully we find a way to use him a lot."New coach Steve Wilks and new offensive coordinator Mike McCoy are expected to do exactly that, although it might not be evident in the Cardinals' preseason opener against San Diego on Saturday.Neither Bradford nor Johnson is likely to see much time, more to give the coaches time to evaluate the rest of the squad than to protect Bradford (knee) and Johnson (wrist) from contact.Rookie Chase Edmonds, a fourth-round pick out of Fordham, is listed as No. 2 on the depth chart, and veteran D.J. Foster provides a run/pass threat in a running back corps that also includes T.J. Logan and Sherman Badie.Johnson, who was second in the NFL with 2,118 yards in total offense in 2016 http://www.arizonacardinalsteamonline.com/andre-smith-jersey , was injured in the 2017 season opener against Detroit and hasn't played since. He understands the preseason plan."Even though I was hurt last year, I know how the NFL works," Johnson said. "I've played long enough to know the speed of NFL games and I know what I am supposed to do."Johnson's focus in training camp, which he opted to attend after sitting out the mandatory offseason workouts in June because of a contract dispute, is to get in synch with McCoy's playbook.The new offense is more oriented to the short pass, while former coach Bruce Arians believed in the home run ball."It's been great," Johnson said. "Mike McCoy really knows how to bring out everyone's strengths. He knows how to structure the offense to where it brings out what everyone is good at. I feel like it is going to be a great offense."Johnson's emphasis now is on learning the nuances of the new running game, although it is safe to assume his pass-catching ability will be utilized as it was in 2016, when he had 1,239 rushing yards on 293 carries and 879 receiving yards on 80 receptions.While Johnson will be the feature back, the Cardinals will use other packages that could involve Edmonds, Foster and others depending on the opponent's defensive schemes Womens Larry Fitzgerald Jersey , Wilks said."All those guys are being very competitive," Wilks said. "There are going to be some tough decisions. That's what you want as a coach. We want those guys to make us make those tough decisions with the things they are doing."NOTES: The Cardinals placed center A.Q. Shipley on injured reserve Tuesday, three days after he suffered a season-ending knee injury in a team scrimmage. Mason Cole, a third-round draft choice from Michigan, is listed as the starting center, but coach Wilks said, "I'm not going to try to put all the pressure on him. It's going to be by committee. Those guys have to do a great job communicating, starting with the guards and out to the tackles and making sure they put us in the right position from a (pass) protection standpoint." Happy Wednesday one and all and welcome to the suck.The Arizona Cardinals are in it right now, and we fans are finding ways to cope with it.As we get ready for the Chicago Bears and the Khalil Mack defense, thanks Raiders, lets take a look around the web on the Arizona Cardinals.Around The NFC West: Week 2Rams and 49ers won while the Seahawks fell to 0-2You've Got Mail: Bears WeekQuestions on QB, David Johnson usage and the captains' starsCardinals Release DT Garrison SmithTeam also exchanges practice-squad linebackersCardinals Film Room: Patrick Peterson's PickA breakdown of the All-Pro cornerback's interception against the RamsZeke Turner: Inside the uncertain life of an undrafted free agent - Arizona Cardinals Blog- ESPNA look at Cardinals rookie Zeke Turner's first few months in the NFL and how he knows each day could be his last in the league.Behind Enemy Lines: New-era Bears visit CardinalsSteve Wilks isn't alone. Six first-year NFL head coaches have started the 2018 NFL season with a combined 3-11 record through two weeks of play. Chicago Bears coach Matt Nagy has one of those wins.Arizona Sports NFL Week 3 Power Rankings: Cardinals hit bottomThe Arizona Cardinals were so thoroughly dismantled Sunday in Los Angeles http://www.arizonacardinalsteamonline.com/mike-iupati-jersey , it's impossible not to drop them to the bottom of this week's Arizona Sports NFL Power Rankings.Released Cardinals receiver Brice Butler re-joins CowboysBrice Butler said via social media he has latched on to the Dallas Cowboys after spending the offseason in camp with the Arizona Cardinals.Arizona Cardinals dead last in several statistical categoriesAfter two games, the Cardinals are 0-2, and Arizona is toward the bottom of the league in almost every statistical category.Cardinals release DT Garrison Smith, make practice squad movesThe Arizona Cardinals released defensive tackle Garrison Smith on Tuesday, leaving a roster spot open for the time being.Cardinals expected to fill open roster spot with former Eagle Joe WalkerAfter releasing defensive tackle Garrison Smith on Tuesday, the Arizona Cardinals are expected to sign linebacker Joe Walker from the Philadelphia Eagles' practice squad.Report: New York Giants sign Elijhaa Penny off Cardinals' practice squadThe New York Giants are reportedly signing Arizona Cardinals fullback Elijhaa Penny off of the team's practice squad. The fullback had 31 carries for 124 yards in 2017.NFL power rankings: AZ Cardinals are dead last after 34-0 lossThey are ranked even behind the Bills.Larry Fitzgerald hamstring injury unlikely to keep him out of gameSteve Wilks made the decision to pull him from the game on Sunday to "help Larry help himself."DT Olsen Pierre, LB Dennis Gardeck unlikely to play vs. BearsSteve Keim says everyone else has a chance of playing on Sunday.NFL, roster moves: Arizona Cardinals cut DT Garrison SmithA new defensive tackle is likely going to be announced Wednesday with only three healthy players at the position.New York Giants poach RB Elijhaa Penny from AZ Cardinals practice squadPenny gets a chance to play with New York's fullback struggling.