It didn't take much to see what rookie running back T.J. Logan could do in the return game in the preseason opener. Every one saw it. It was a bummer for all when Logan dislocated a wrist, which will force surgery.

"I feel like I jinxed us because about halfway through the game I leaned over to (team president) Michael Bidwill and said, 'We finally have our punt and kick returner,' " General Manager Steve Keim said during an appearance on the "Doug and Wolf" show on Arizona Sports 98.7. "Because the things he showed, his fearless approach to catching the football in traffic, his footspeed, his acceleration, the burst you saw, gave me the feel he could be very explosive in the return game."

Coach Bruce Arians said the hope is that Logan returns by midseason. But that isn't just based on Logan's recovery. It's also based on other injuries. Logan is headed for injured reserve, and it'll depend on circumstances for his return, Keim said.

"It's hard to forecast injuries and how they heal," Keim said. "There's a chance potentially to get that thing to heal and get him back at some point in the season. Whether we do or don't will be determined on some of the other injuries we incur. Hopefully we won't have many."

A new NFL rule says teams can bring two players -- not just one -- back from IR after eight weeks. And teams don't have to designate who those players are until a week before their return, so there is flexibility.

Among Keim's other comments:

-- He said it's premature to be talking about Blaine Gabbert overtaking Drew Stanton for No. 2 QB. But Gabbert has shown a quick grasp of the offense, and Keim liked that he didn't always look to run if his first read wasn't there.

-- On defense, Keim raved about second-round safety Budda Baker, and liked the play of defensive linemen Robert Nkemdiche and Olsen Pierre.