GM Steve Keim was, like Bruce Arians, satisfied with the effort from the Cardinals Sunday in a loss to the Rams, but noted that the execution "on all three sides of the ball" wasn't good enough. Obviously, special teams was part of that, with the blocked field goal, the blocked extra point and a long punt return helping derail any Cardinals' hopes.

Keim, during his appearance on the "Doug and Wolf" show on Arizona Sports 98.7 was asked directly about the status of special teams coordinator Amos Jones.

"I'm never going to go on record or publicly and bash any of our players individually or one of our coaches," Keim said. "The bottom line though is, there's no excuse. Our special teams, it's been unacceptable, point blank. It's something that needs to improve and I'll just leave it at that."

-- Keim reiterated that quarterback Blaine Gabbert has a "skillset that intrigues you," but that Gabbert needs to find more consistency. Watching Gabbert play now, and what he does, are all "critical moments" in the evaluation of the future. Improvement is still possible, Keim said.

-- Then again, when it comes to the QB spot for the Cardinals in 2018, Keim said the team will "leave no stone unturned" when it comes to filling the position. He obviously cannot talk specific players, but the search will include potential free-agent signings as well as the draft (and that doesn't even include assessing the Carson Palmer situation.)

-- The first player Keim mentioned by name, unprompted, was running back Kerwynn Williams, who stats included 97 rushing yards and a couple of cracked ribs. Keim loves Williams' toughness, and "every time he's gotten an opportunity, he's stepped up."

-- The Cardinals indeed have had a ton of injuries. But "I don't think you can ever use injuries as an excuse," Keim said, noting that he has spent much time over the years looking at the depth chart in his office envisioning what would happen if this guy or that guy got hurt and what the Cards would be in position to do.

"That's on me," Keim said. "I have to do a better job going forward." Keim added "the longer you do this, it teaches you different lessons in terms of building a team and building depth."

-- "There's a chance" Adrian Peterson (neck) will be able to return this week, Keim said. DL Corey Peters and WR John Brown could return this week too.

-- Signing Peters to an extension was important, Keim said. "He's a player to me who is under the radar." A leader in the locker room and who plays a crucial role in the defense, the Cardinals consider him a core member.