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Cardinals' addition of DeAndre Hopkins will only help Christian Kirk's ascension at receiver

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They were bold words. Many of his teammates applauded the enthusiasm. More than a few rolled their eyes.

But Christian Kirk wasn’t kidding two years ago when, as a mere rookie, mind you, the wide receiver professed his desire and determination to someday follow in the footsteps of teammate Larry Fitzgerald and be the next, great leader of the Arizona Cardinals.

It wasn’t just a wish. It was a proclamation.

“I want that to be me,” Kirk told The Arizona Republic two years ago during a one-on-one interview.