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that's a real play maker when it comes to just having an impact on the field, number 90, robert nkemdiche, the first round pick of the cardinals makes his way to training camp and on the field. you'll hear from him in just i'm not jumping through hoops for a sale. a limited time only? i'll tell you whose time is limited. coupons, really? i'm still looking for their socks. seriously, you want me to hurry? oh sure, let me just drop everything for your one day sale. at t.j.maxx, marshalls and homegoods, it's that simple. >>> you're watching fox 10 sports with jude lacava in hd. >>> ah, yes, this was a good day for the arizona cardinals, back at practice, justin bethel, top pick robert nkemdiche, frostee rucker and second day back for tyran mathieu. for bruce arians and steve keim, this is more like it as they get a little bit closer to the start of the regular season. now, larry fitzgerald had the day off. he'll give that to some of his veterans on occasion, whether it's carson palmer or fitz. there's tyran mathieu, to see him on the field, it's electric as far as carson palmer goes, brandon

i like it. >> reporter: you might see nkemdiche play this sunday. they are getting closer and the lumberjacks of n.a.u. the jacks are expected to contend and perhaps the faith to win the conference. no easy task for a.s.u. for todd graham, it is preparation we expect and a naming of a starting quarterback next week. todd graham on how camp is going so far to this point. >> basically, demonstrating fronts and coverages that we anticipate them doing on all three phases. putting in our base game today and had a great day. >> reporter: dave munsey asked me who does gonzo sit with at the games, baxter the mascot. he is having a ball and it looked like the d-backs are ready to roll here. segura and bases loaded and bounces this one into the bullpen. a couple of runs scored here and the bullpen has haunted this team all summer long and it happened tonight. bases loaded in the eighth. matt kemp as this ball get was from him and he clears the bases. atlanta, 7 and the d-backs 4 final at the chase. i will be on sports night after dark so anything you want to

that's a real play maker when it comes to just having an impact on the field, number 90, robert nkemdiche, the first round pick of the cardinals makes his way to >>> you're watching fox 10 sports with jude lacava in hd. >>> ah, yes, this was a very good day for the arizona cardinals, back at practice, justin bethel, top pick robert nkemdiche, frostee rucker and second day back for tyran mathieu. for bruce arians and steve keim, this is more like it as they get a little bit closer to the start of the regular season. now, larry fitzgerald had the day off. it's carson palmer or fitz. there's tyran mathieu, to see him on the field, it's electric at time. as far as carson palmer goes, brandon williams, the rookie quarterback out of texas a&m with an int here, late afternoon practice out there at university of phoenix stadium. calmer looking to get more reps come sunday against texas. tight-end position number 87, an offense that wants to get a little they get started. there you see gresham, the other tight-end, loaded at that position, no question about that. as for the rundown come sunday, br

then you got the cards' number one pick, robert nkemdiche. some call him darnell dockett 2.0, just a sight that the cards have wanted to see for quite some time. a guy that when you see him, when you watch him, his power, what he brings to the table and his impact could be in the rookie season could be dramatic, they will take it slow. there is a chance he could see action coming this sunday against the houston texans. for robert nkemdiche, the cards' top pick this was a major step forward into getting into real game action. >> it sucks being out and watching your teammates grind through, you know, training camp and you want to be out there helping them and there is a couple of d-lineman want down. you see reps and you work so hard and you want to join them. you have to be calm and patient. >> i did not feel like i was behind at all. i am thankful and getting back used to the sharp movements and those explosive movements and things like that. >> it does not take time. he has been to the meetings. just see him in practice and see what type of

could be our first chance to see the talented rookie robert nkemdiche. >> i can't wait. weeks. >> reporter: with a maile, robert nkemdiche returned to practice for the first time today. the cardinals first-round pick has been sidelined since the start of camp. >> felt good today. good being back out there with my teammates and feeling the energy of being in pads. feels good to be back in the football mode. >> reporter: only working for an hour today testing the an he hopes to play this sunday when the cardinals visit the texans. >> these injuries are no joke. so be patient with it and the right time, it will come. i can't wait. still itching to hit. >> reporter: at 6'4", 295, robert nkemdiche is expected to have a major impact. the biggest challenge from now until the opener is not over doing it. >> thankful and getting that used to those sharp movements and explosive movements and things like that. >>> baseball drama with the d- backs in downtown phoenix while the team faced the future of the front office. dansby swanson returned with the atlanta braves. last summer's n

we have not seen robert nkemdiche. he had his first game today and looked rusty but you have to expect that. he hasn't participated in camp. nkemdiche, chandler jones, that is scary and when they get on the same page and they practiced more together and they do a couple of twists it is going to be a nightmare for any offensive line this season. >> let's look at the defensive backs. brandon williams, you believe he is in good position, as a rookie, to be a starter. made a nice play here. >> you're going rookie versus rookie. an up. he i.d.s where the ball is. youyou're not going to make an interception but if you you can put your hand in the way and affect the throw that is what you want. this is justin bethel going up against will fuller. justin bethel did not turn around to i.d. the ball. he is in a hand battle, whether it was a flag or not, justin affect the pass catcher's ability to catch said ball and that is what i wanted to see from justin bethel. he has been injured so he has not had practice rep at that. brando

robert nkemdiche, the rookie defensive end who sprained his ankle two weeks ago making his training camp debut. plenty of pre-season hype surrounding this young plan, and bruce arians doesn't seem concerned with the time he's missed. he's been in the meetings, so today was just a matter of seeing him on the field for the first time, and seeing the power he brings to the table. >> felt good being out there feeling good to be back in a football mode. i didn't feel behind at all, just thankful for getting back used to the sharp movements, and explosive movements, and things like that, so just taking it day by day. >> reporter: so positive first day of work for robert nkemdiche. tomorrow they get the day off, then back to work wednesday, thursday, friday, it. >> don't forget abc 15 is giving away tickets to the cards broncos game september 1st. just download the abc 15 app, and look for contest entry for a chance to win. >>> >. are you booking a flight ppedto create the new crispy southwest chicken sandwich. all-natural, whole white meat chicken breast. topped with spicy pepper jack cheese a

the arrival on the field of top pick robert nkemdiche and it starts to point toward the start of the regular season. you see tom saying let's look at the position battles. there is number 28, justin bethel, tyrann mathieu, this is his third straight day of practice. not one but two i.n.t.'s. he says he has a ways to go. as for jake coker gets picked off here, patrick peterson. it is going to be interesting to see how the quarterback position plays out over the next couple of games here. at cards' training camp. our richard saenz on the beat. >> reporter: what a difference a couple of weeks make. cardinals' defense looks different today. you have new faces in key places, honey badger, justin bethel and robert nkemdiche all back in action. we got a glimpse of how good the cardinals' defense will be. several guys making big plays out there. >> not really where i be. going back to college, every time pat made a play, i made a place and vice versa. >> reporter: bethel almost had one and the receiver knocked it down. >> that is not an excuse. excuses are monuments of nothing. they are brid

no honey badger...john >> reporter: no honey badger, john brown or robert nkemdiche for the preseason game against the raiders. they will be joined by corey disabled list. who will we see on the field? starters like carson palmer and cornerback patrick peterson only supposed to get a quarter or two. top pick robert nkemdiche ruled out because of a high-ankle spring he suffered at the beginning of camp. mike jurecki with what to look for. >> carson palmer will start and drew stanton will follow that up. i think the cardinals will keep two quarterbacks on the active roster, barkley and coker are practice squad eligible. i think barkley has been in the system a little bit longer. coker is having issues with his mechanics. i'm curious to see how d.j. humphries plays in this game. to get picked on. hopefully, justin bethel can return. williams has only played college corner four months. former running back, he has the skills set. the game is not too big for him. i'm looking forward to watching some of these big guys, d.j. humphrey, brandon williams, this is a good opportunity for the comin

robert nkemdiche final found the field today. the defensive lineman from ole miss suffering from that high training camp debut. here he's against josh morrow, just a chance to get some reps, get a feel. now the question will be, could he play as early as this coming sunday against the houston texans? watch it again. this is a guy that you get a sense will be an impact player if he remains healthy in his very first year. that's true. number 90, and again you compare him to anybody, like darnell dockett, maybe a little bit of eric swine, i know one play maker, and fairly early if his career, finally on the career, robert nkemdiche. >> it sucks, you know, just being out and watching your teammate grind through training camp and you want to be out there helping them and, you know, there's a couple of d linemen went down, and i want to be out there, seeing the guys take all of the reps and work so hard and you want to join them. but you have got to take it patient. i didn't feel i was behind at all, just getting the ankle itself back

let's think about the offensive line with robert nkemdiche and the edge rusher of chandler jones and marcus golden and kevin mint we are the a-gap blitz, the gap between the center and the guard. in the preseason. look at chandler jones with this turn to get to brock osweiler. i asked deone bucannon with a look at this offense, could this offense be better than last season's? >> i think we struggle to get with the type of defensive backs we have and it spells trouble. it going to be good. we're looking forward to it. there is a lot of excitement going around with us because we trust each other and we're brothers. >> reporter: here is living proof that in a moment's notice your season could change. teddy bridgewater, knee. he is done for the rest of the season. he had an outstanding start to his career in minnesota. now they have to turn to 15-year veteran shaun hill. he played with detroit, st. louis, but bridgewater was a guy who managed the game well. they had a nice running game with adrian peterson and now the vikings will have to find out who they can scour the wire for when it

it feature robert nkemdiche and coached by buckner aformer 12 year nfl standout defensive lineman. cameron cox had chance to visit with buckner. >> guy, welcome back to houston. one guy i really enjoy watching on the sideline is defensive he's not afraid to get in your face and he always keeps it real. like i always tell them, you want the honest truth, the naked truth or just lie? i don't want to do that. i want the real naked truth and you know where we stand, i know where you're at and we're on the same page. >> coach buck is a real naked eye. you take me to the white ho and i'll talk to the . if you drop me on the corner i'll drink a beer. i just fit in. i get along with anybody. >> if you watch him on the field, that's obvious. he talks with everybody from larry fitzgerald to the defensive line. there is always a message and they listen because they know he's been through it all. >> i was the rookie coming in that got in trouble. coach buckner, now he understand that is you can have all of that but when it's time for business you have to be ready to go. >> coach buck always ma

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one in the win column this sunday afternoon, and we'll probably get th look at the rookie robert nkemdiche, he made his training camp debut today fresh off an ankle injury. we'll hear from him at 6:00. >> yes, a lot of people want a look at him. >> absolutely. jason, thank you. and don't forget we're gives away tickets to the cards broncos game september 1st. just download the abc 15 app and look for contest entry for a chance to win. >>> >. a valley high school put on lock down for the second what sparked the scare this time. >>> and the man that killed a valley 7-11 clerk. what went terribly wrong that night. >> reporter: i'm raquel cervantes in phoenix where local muslims from told you have cancer? start with a specialist. start where you'll find advanced technology, precision treatment options and truly compassionate care. start here with a team of experts who treat only cancer. every stage. every day. its not one thing we do. it's the only thing we do. start at cancer treatment centers of america of phoenix. the evolution of cancer care is here. learn more at cancercenter.com/experts

. >> reporter: yes, today we got a first look at robert nkemdiche, the rookie defensive end that actually sprained his ankle two weeks ago, made his training camp debut. plenty of hype surrounding him, and bruce arians doesn't feel the jew. he's attend -- injury. he's attended all the meet, but seeing him on the practice field first for the time and seeing the power he can bring is great, and the rookie said it was a good first step. >> felt good today being back out there with my teammate, and feels good to be back in a football mood. i didn't feel like i was behind at all, really just the ankle itself, and getting used to the sharp and explosive movements, and things like that, so just taking it day by day. >> reporter: and tomorrow he and the rest of the cardinals have the day off, then back to work wednesday, thursday, friday, and then that's a wrap for training camp. i'll get a normal sleep schedule again. >> well we're excited to see our cardinals, jason thank you. and get the ultimate fan cardinals. we're giverring away tickets to the game september 1st. just download the abc 15 ap