Karlos Dansby, veteran linebacker and southern gentleman (he's from Birmingham, Alabama), was asked about adding a Chick-Fil-A store to the new Atlanta Falcons stadium and how Chick-Fil-A will still be closed on Sundays, even there. Los had a lot to say.
"That ain't right, man. That ain't right," Dansby said with a grin. "How do you do something like that? You put a Chick-Fil-A in the stadium, and y'all play on Sundays. It just don't add up. Know what I'm saying? Everybody is going to be expecting Chick-Fil-A to be open on Sunday at the game. That's tough, man. I feel sorry for the people. That's embarrassing. You can't do that to the fans. It's not right. Hey man, it's not right. Hopefully, Chick-Fil-A will step their game up."
It should be noted that the Cardinals' game this weekend at brand-new Mercedes Benz Stadium -- literally brand-new, since Cardinals-Falcons will be the first event held there -- is on Saturday. Los can get some sweet tea if he wants.
-- Left guard Mike Iupati left practice early on after trainers were looking at his right elbow/arm. Cole Toner took his spot on the first unit. Receiver Brittan Golden and linebacker Josh Bynes were back limited. Linebacker Philip Wheeler (foot) isn't back, but he was in uniform with helmet when he was running rehab sprints.
-- Wide receiver John Brown did well in his only practice of the week (he is headed to a funeral back home in Florida and will meet the team in Atlanta). He was in the mix through the entire practice and afterward said he was feeling better and wanted to play Saturday. At this point, I'd be surprised if he did not.
-- Practices this week are more like the regular season, with scout offenses and defenses prepping the other side of the ball for the opponent. So the actual play isn't quite like we've seen earlier in camp.
-- The Cardinals closed with length-of-field two-minute drill work. It was apparently cleared with strength and conditioning coach Buddy Morris, who with his staff monitors the players' steps to make sure they don't over-extend themselves. Larry Fitzgerald good-naturedly called Morris out for letting it happen. Then Fitzgerald delivered his normal "punishment" -- a Fitz sneak-attack tackle.
