The first game of the preseason Friday night had little to do with the Cardinals’ starters.
Both sides of the ball played only one series and were generally effective, and coach Bruce Arians noted afterward, “I thought our good players played well.”
Two starters were stretched beyond a single series, though, players in need of experience because both are likely to play large roles for a Super Bowl-contending team. And while cornerback Brandon Williams and tackle
D.J. Humphries didn’t play perfect in a 31-10 loss to the Raiders, they gave Arians hope.
Williams, the rookie third-round pick who changed from running back to cornerback just about a year ago, was targeted early and often.