Former NFL quarterback Byron Leftwich is the latest ex-player Bruce Arians has brought in as a coaching intern. Leftwich, who played for the Jaguars, Falcons, Buccaneers and Steelers during his nine seasons -- including working with Arians in Pittsburgh -- was helping quarterbacks coach Freddie Kitchens with Jake Coker and Stephen Rivers Friday during rookie minicamp. He also has been out working with the regular roster during the week.

(The Cardinals also have former NFL cornerback Willie Williams working with them.)

"I love the game," Leftwich said. "This is just the next transition from player to coach and (Arians) allowed me to come down and be a part of it. I'll take advantage of it, and we'll see."

Leftwich will be with the team throughout the offseason and through training camp.

"After that, we'll see," Arians said. "Hopefully I can keep him all year. I think he's got a great, bright future in coaching."

Leftwich said Arians didn't really reach out to him to coach since the two talk frequently anyway.

"There's no reaching out -- we're always in touch," Leftwich said with a chuckle. "Opportunity came about."