Rashard Mendenhall News

Arizona Cardinals : This is a transitional year at the position for Arizona. Free-agent addition Rashard Mendenhall gets a shot to revive his career following a disappointing finish with the Pittsburgh Steelers .

Andy Bitter is the Virginia Tech football beat writer for The Virginian-Pilot. Andy joined The Pilot in October 2011 after spending three years covering Auburn for the Columbus Ledger-Enquirer. His eventful time on the Auburn beat included a coaching change, a Heisman Trophy winner, the school's first national championship in 53 years and the ... (more)

The Arizona Cardinals aren't entering a rebuilding phase, but they definitely are in the process of a transition.

Let's be honest, the 2013 NFL Draft class is not stockpiled with elite skill position talent.

First and foremost, Bruce Arians coaches the offense, even though he's got the whole team to worry about as new head coach of the Arizona Cardinals.

When the Arizona Cardinals drafted Ryan Williams in the second round of the 2011 NFL Draft, it was assumed that he would eventually take over as their feature back.

Apr. 2, 2013; Tempe, AZ, USA; Arizona Cardinals head coach Bruce Arians during a press conference to announce the signing of quarterback Carson Palmer at the Cardinals practice facility.

Jan 26, 2013, Honolulu, HI, USA; NFC cheerleaders Vanessa Smith , Tecoya Gordon , Melissa Armstong , Heidi Isaacson , Michelle Love and Lauren Spires pose at Ohana Day for the 2013 Pro Bowl at Aloha Stadium.

Oct 16, 2011; Pittsburgh, PA, USA: Pittsburgh Steelers running back Rashard Mendenhall dives across the goal line to score a touchdown against the Jacksonville Jaguars during the first quarter at Heinz Field.

Unfortunately, however, over the past couple seasons the team has struggled to do much of anything in the running game.

NFC West teams have been stockpiling running backs. They selected six of them in the NFL draft last month.

Apr. 26, 2013; Tempe, AZ, USA; Arizona Cardinals offensive guard Jonathan Cooper poses for a photo during a press conference at the Cardinals Training Facility.

I had the opportunity to watch the Cards Rookie Camp over the weekend. The Cards are transitioning from one system to another and my first glimpse of Bruce Arians' offense filled me with cautious optimism.

Over the weekend, 35 Arizona Cardinals rookies and inexperienced second-year players took part in a rookie minicamp, and five main things stood out from the five practices in three days.

Whether through free agency or the NFL draft, several Arizona Cardinals veterans have been put on notice this offseason.

The sixth round pick says he has nothing to prove to the Cardinals, but wants the rest of the league to watch out.

With the draft now in the rearview mirror and undrafted free agents signed and delivered, it is now time to project the first 53-man roster for the Arizona Cardinals .

As usual, we're about to find that out as all 32 teams in the NFL get ready to show off their prized new acquisitions, be it via free agency, trade or the 2013 draft.

A morning run through NFC West headlines brought to my attention Football Outsiders' annual look at how well NFL players break tackles.

School: University of Arizona When you started with Bonneville Phoenix: Fall 2008, right before Cardinals Super Bowl run Favorite sports memory: Being at Game 7 of the 2001 World Series with my dad Favorite all-time athlete: Larry Centers Favorite sports movies: The Sandlot, Rookie of the Year, Jerry Maguire Most crushing sports moment: Kurt Warner ... (more)