Highlights from Cardinals’ ‘Red & White’ practice on Saturday
The Arizona Cardinals held their annual Red & White Practice on Saturday at State Farm Stadium. It is the most attended practice.
Safety Budda Baker was presented with his framed Pro Bowl jersey and there was more 11-on-11 work in practice.
There were a few highlights.
If you were unable to attend, here they are below.
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Baker honored
Budda Baker, the defensive franchise player.
Back where he belongs with the Arizona Cardinals.#BirdGang | @PHNX_Cardinals pic.twitter.com/czho0bbiKP
— Johnny Venerable (@JohnnyVenerable) August 5, 2023
The Cardinals present their Pro Bowl players from the previous season with a framed Pro Bowl jersey every year at this practice.
Yards after catch from Greg Dortch
Nice anticipation and throw from Clayton Tune to Greg Dortch at the Arizona Cardinals Red & White scrimmage.@PHNX_Cardinals | #BirdGang pic.twitter.com/BobMqqivCX
— Bo Brack (@BoBrack) August 5, 2023
If the Cardinals can get a few plays like this going this season every game, the offense will open up.
Tune to Dortch TD
Clayton Tune to Greg Dortch.
TOUCHDOWN#Birdgang | @PHNX_Cardinals pic.twitter.com/eVYEugbsuf
— Johnny Venerable (@JohnnyVenerable) August 5, 2023
The first touchdown of Saturday’s practice was a throw from rookie quarterback Clayton Tune to Dortch.
Near INT by Isaiah Simmons
Isaiah Simmons with the near interception on a deep ball from Colt McCoy.
Simmons is the true centerfielder for this Cardinals D.#birdgang | @PHNX_Cardinals pic.twitter.com/epg4G4vqto
— Johnny Venerable (@JohnnyVenerable) August 5, 2023
Colt McCoy attempted a throw into the end zone to rookie receiver Michael Wilson. It was overthrown and Simmons nearly picked it off.
First of 2 Michael Wilson TDs
First-team offense scores on 2nd-and-goal.
McCoy completes the 5-yard pass to Michael Wilson for the TD. #CardsCamp pic.twitter.com/SfjqqqCbgD— Craig Grialou (@CraigAZSports) August 5, 2023
Working the goalline offense, Wilson made a nice move keeping outside leverage on rookie cornerback Kei’Trel Clark for a five-yard touchdown reception from McCoy.
James Conner 'mosses' Budda Baker
First-team offense with another score.
This time it’s McCoy to James Conner, who makes the difficult touchdown-grab.#CardsCamp pic.twitter.com/rqSkDCekfr— Craig Grialou (@CraigAZSports) August 5, 2023
The first-team offense got a highlight play from running back James Conner. He makes a leaping catch in the end zone over Budda Baker.
Another Wilson TD
Good finish for the first-team offense.
McCoy finds Michael Wilson underneath. Wilson crosses the goal line for the game-winning touchdown. #CardsCamp pic.twitter.com/vKBGDIpTON— Craig Grialou (@CraigAZSports) August 5, 2023
McCoy finds Wilson for second touchdown inside the 10.
