Leinart in spotlight as Cardinals open camp

May 2, 2008 12:52 PM

Posted by ESPN.com's Mike Sando

The Cardinals expect close to full attendance at their post-draft camp, which begins this morning at the team's facility here in Tempe.

Reporters expect to speak with quarterback Matt Leinart for the first time since photos revealed him as someone who has attended parties featuring other people, including young women, and refreshments, including beer. The photos were significant mostly because they ran against Leinart's efforts to prove he is taking his job seriously.

People seeking to distinguish themselves as serious professionals generally should not hoist beer-bong paraphernalia while fellow partygoers snap photos. On the other hand, previous generations of NFL players never had to worry about digital photography revelaing their exploits for all the world to see.

Receiver Anquan Boldin and defensive tackle Darnell Dockett could also draw interest at this camp. Boldin's contract situation became an issue when the Cardinals rewarded Larry Fitzgerald with a four-year, $40 million contract. Dockett also reportedly wants to rework his deal.

Cardinals, Matt Leinart, Larry Fitzgerald, Anquan Boldin, Darnell Dockett

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