Rudy Ford does not do it to be annoying. He tries to be considerate of sleep patterns and social calendars.
But when the Cardinals’ sixth-round pick is confounded by something in the playbook, he can’t help himself. Ford will pick up his phone and reach out to an assistant coach, calling during the day or sending a text message if it’s getting late.
“They’ve got their personal time, but at the same time, if I have a question, they do pick up their phone,” Ford said. “Like, ‘This is how you correct that.’ ‘Thank you, Coach. I appreciate your time.