Arizona Cardinals release first depth chart

Aug 6, 2013, 12:23 AM | Updated: 12:23 am
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As anyone who has followed the NFL for any period of time can tell you, it would behoove one not to read much into the first preseason depth chart.

No matter what it says, injuries and performances are likely to change things before the first regular season game.

However, that does not mean they can’t be of some interest, and the first one released by the Arizona Cardinals certainly has parts that make you go “ooh.”

Of note, Levi Brown is listed as the starter at left tackle while newcomer Eric Winston will start on the right side of the line. Second-year pro Michael Floyd is listed as the number two receiver ahead of Andre Roberts, and rookie Jonathan Cooper will be the starting left guard.

On defense, new linebackers Jasper Brinkley, Lorenzo Alexander and Karlos Dansby are all in the starting lineup, and in the secondary free agent pickup Jerraud Powers will start opposite Patrick Peterson.

The depth charts for both offense and defense can be seen by clicking on the photo to the left, with rookies’ names underlined and injured players’ names being in parenthesis. The special teams order is as follows:

Kicker: Jay Feely/Will Batson

Punter: Dave Zastudil/Will Batson

Long Snapper: Mike Leach/Alex Gottlieb

Holder: Dave Zastudil/Will Batson

Kick Returner: Javier Arenas/Alfonso Smith/Stepfan Taylor/Andre Ellington

Punt Returner: Patrick Peterson/Javier Arenas/Tyrann Mathieu/Charles Hawkins

Linemen Jonathan Cooper and Mike Gibson run through a drill during the Cardinals' Red & White Practice Saturday, August 3 at University of Phoenix Stadium in Glendale. (Adam Green/Arizona Sports) Linebacker Daryl Washington runs through a drill during the Cardinals' Red & White Practice Saturday, August 3 at University of Phoenix Stadium in Glendale. (Adam Green/Arizona Sports) Running back Stepfan Taylor turns the corner during the Cardinals' Red & White Practice Saturday, August 3 at University of Phoenix Stadium in Glendale. (Adam Green/Arizona Sports) Quarterback Carson Palmer drops back to pass while receiver Michael Floyd and defensive back Patrick Peterson battle during the Cardinals' Red & White Practice Saturday, August 3 at University of Phoenix Stadium in Glendale. (Adam Green/Arizona Sports) Running back Alfonso Smith runs through the hole during the Cardinals' Red & White Practice Saturday, August 3 at University of Phoenix Stadium in Glendale. (Adam Green/Arizona Sports) Receivers Michael Floyd, Larry Fitzgerald and Andre Roberts line up during the Cardinals' Red & White Practice Saturday, August 3 at University of Phoenix Stadium in Glendale. (Adam Green/Arizona Sports) Receiver Larry Fitzgerald reaches out to make a catch during the Cardinals' Red & White Practice Saturday, August 3 at University of Phoenix Stadium in Glendale. (Adam Green/Arizona Sports) The Arizona Cardinals run a play during the Red & White Practice Saturday, August 3 at University of Phoenix Stadium in Glendale. (Adam Green/Arizona Sports) Defensive back Patrick Peterson catches a ball during a drill at the Cardinals' Red & White Practice Saturday, August 3 at University of Phoenix Stadium in Glendale. (Adam Green/Arizona Sports) Quarterback Carson Palmer throws a pass during the Cardinals' Red & White Practice Saturday, August 3 at University of Phoenix Stadium in Glendale. (Adam Green/Arizona Sports) Receiver Dan Buckner makes a catch during the Cardinals' Red & White Practice Saturday, August 3 at University of Phoenix Stadium in Glendale. (Adam Green/Arizona Sports) Quarterback Carson Palmer throws a pass to tight end Rob Housler during the Cardinals' Red & White Practice Saturday, August 3 at University of Phoenix Stadium in Glendale. (Adam Green/Arizona Sports) QB Carson Palmer looks to pass while WR Larry Fitzgerald runs his route during the Cardinals' Red & White Practice Saturday, August 3 at University of Phoenix Stadium in Glendale. (Adam Green/Arizona Sports) Andre Roberts turns the corner ahead of defensive back Bryan McCann during the Cardinals' Red & White Practice Saturday, August 3 at University of Phoenix Stadium in Glendale. (Adam Green/Arizona Sports) Receiver Michael Floyd tries to make an over-the-shoulder catch during the Cardinals' Red & White Practice Saturday, August 3 at University of Phoenix Stadium in Glendale. (Adam Green/Arizona Sports) Tackle Eric Winston takes a break during the Cardinals' Red & White Practice Saturday, August 3 at University of Phoenix Stadium in Glendale. (Adam Green/Arizona Sports) Running back Alfonso Smith turns the corner while Jim Dray blocks during the Cardinals' Red & White Practice Saturday, August 3 at University of Phoenix Stadium in Glendale. (Adam Green/Arizona Sports) QB Carson Palmer gestures before a play during the Cardinals' Red & White Practice Saturday, August 3 at University of Phoenix Stadium in Glendale. (Adam Green/Arizona Sports) Carson Palmer looks to pass while Javier Arenas drops back into coverage during the Cardinals' Red & White Practice Saturday, August 3 at University of Phoenix Stadium in Glendale. (Adam Green/Arizona Sports) Tight end Rob Housler runs with the ball during the Cardinals' Red & White Practice Saturday, August 3 at University of Phoenix Stadium in Glendale. (Adam Green/Arizona Sports) Receiver Dan Buckner runs through blocks during the Cardinals' Red & White Practice Saturday, August 3 at University of Phoenix Stadium in Glendale. (Adam Green/Arizona Sports) Defensive back Justin Bethel defends on a pass to Jaron Brown during the Cardinals' Red & White Practice Saturday, August 3 at University of Phoenix Stadium in Glendale. (Adam Green/Arizona Sports) Receiver Michael Floyd hauls in a pass during the Cardinals' Red & White Practice Saturday, August 3 at University of Phoenix Stadium in Glendale. (Adam Green/Arizona Sports) Tackles Bobby Massie and Eric Winston in between drills during the Cardinals' Red & White Practice Saturday, August 3 at University of Phoenix Stadium in Glendale. (Adam Green/Arizona Sports) Receiver Larry Fitzgerald runs with the ball during the Cardinals' Red & White Practice Saturday, August 3 at University of Phoenix Stadium in Glendale. (Adam Green/Arizona Sports) Running back Andre Ellington receives the handoff from QB Drew Stanton during the Cardinals' Red & White Practice Saturday, August 3 at University of Phoenix Stadium in Glendale. (Adam Green/Arizona Sports) The defense breaks its huddle during the Cardinals' Red & White Practice Saturday, August 3 at University of Phoenix Stadium in Glendale. (Adam Green/Arizona Sports) Receiver Dan Buckner is tackled by Jonathon Amaya during the Cardinals' Red & White Practice Saturday, August 3 at University of Phoenix Stadium in Glendale. (Adam Green/Arizona Sports) Defensive back Justin Bethel steps in front of a pass intended for Robby Toma during the Cardinals' Red & White Practice Saturday, August 3 at University of Phoenix Stadium in Glendale. (Adam Green/Arizona Sports) Cardinals coach Bruce Arians chats with team president Michael Bidwill and owner Bill Bidwill during the Cardinals' Red & White Practice Saturday, August 3 at University of Phoenix Stadium in Glendale. (Adam Green/Arizona Sports) Arizona Cardinals quarterback Carson Palmer, left, talks with former Cardinals quarterback Kurt Warner after the Cardinals' Red & White scrimmage at NFL football training campon Saturday, Aug. 3, 2013, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)
Arizona Cardinals' Larry Fitzgerald, right, gives Dan Buckner (85) a high-five after making a catch during the Cardinals' Red & White scrimmage at NFL football training campon Saturday, Aug. 3, 2013, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)
Arizona Cardinals' Michael Floyd (15) celebrates a touchdown with teammate Jonathan Cooper (61) during the Cardinals' Red & White scrimmage at NFL football training campon Saturday, Aug. 3, 2013, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)
Arizona Cardinals' Carson Palmer warms up prior to the Cardinals' Red & White scrimmage at NFL football training campon Saturday, Aug. 3, 2013, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)
Arizona Cardinals' Patrick Peterson gets help taking off a white t-shirt after Peterson played a wide receiver on offense during the Cardinals Red & White scrimmage at NFL football training camp on Saturday, Aug. 3, 2013, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)
Arizona Cardinals head coach Bruce Arians, left, talks with quarterback Carson Palmer (3) during the Cardinals Red & White scrimmage at NFL football training camp on Saturday, Aug. 3, 2013, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)
Arizona Cardinals' Patrick Peterson walks on to the practice field for the Cardinals Red & White NFL football training camp practice scrimmage on Saturday, Aug. 3, 2013, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)
Arizona Cardinals' Carson Palmer (3) talks with Larry Fitzgerald. (AP Photo/Matt York)

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