The Cardinals' first game is Friday night against the Raiders, so that means the first depth chart of the season was put out today. As always, it's a preseason depth chart, and there is a ton of wiggle room in what it says and what happens once the games start and who plays on the field.

"It's (in) invisible ink," coach Bruce Arians said, laughing. "It ain't even in pencil."

That said, it's always interesting to take a look at where the players are at this point.

-- On offense, there is nothing really wacky. The starters, given what Bruce Arians has said about both A.Q. Shipley and D.J. Humphries, are as expected. Perhaps the only notable thing is that, as of now, tryout rookie Chris Hubert -- who has flashed multiple times in practice -- is ahead of veteran Brittan Golden at one of the wideout positions (behind Fitz and Jaron Brown.)

-- On defense, even though Ed Stinson has been with the first-unit much of the offseason and camp, it is Rodney Gunter listed as a starter with Calais Campbell, and the now-injured Corey Peters as the starting nose tackle. Given the depth at the defensive line, the rotation will show starting means little since so many guys will be moved in and out.

-- Brandon Williams, the rookie, is the starter at cornerback opposite Patrick Peterson. That's not a surprise since Justin Bethel has been hurt for so long. Bethel hasn't been on the field to play since the NFC Championship, although he should be close to a return.

-- At safety, something to watch. The starters are the injured Tyrann Mathieu, and he is backed up by Tony Jefferson. The strong safety starter right now is listed as D.J. Swearinger, ahead of Tyvon Branch. Before the offseason, you would've thought Branch or Jefferson would be penciled in there, but it is Swearinger right now. As much as the Cards have had to figure out their cornerback situation, their safety spot -- especially with rookie Marqui Christian making strides -- is pretty strong. There might have to be a tough choice made there too, especially once Mathieu is considered healthy.

Here's the whole chart: