Arizona Cardinals' Jordan Burch takes lessons from rookie year
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Arizona Cardinals' Jordan Burch takes lessons from rookie year
José M. Romero, Arizona Republic·AZCentral | The Arizona Republic
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Last year in early July,Cardinalsedge rusherJordan Burchwas a rookie third-round draft pick out of Oregon who was looking forward to his first NFL training camp and eventual first season.
That rookie year is behind him now, and Burch has identified what he needs to improve on heading into his second season. He said he now knows what to expect and look for, and after talking with outside linebackers coach Matt Feeney, Burch built an offseason plan with which he was comfortable.
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"I don't think anything was like a surprise," Burch said on Thursday, July 9, at theCardinals' Tempe headquarters. "I kind of know what to prep for, so this offseason I can look at my old plays, and then I can call my coach and tell him, from last year to this year, what does he want to see on the field."
Jacoby Brissett #7 high-fives Trey McBride #85 of the Arizona Cardinals during the mandatory minicamp at Dignity Health Arizona Cardinals Training Center on June 9, 2026, in Tempe.
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Harrison Wallace III (30) weaves through Kei'Trel Clark (13) and Elijah Jones (28) during Cardinals minicamp on June 9, 2026, in Tempe.
(Megan Mendoza/The Republic)
Jeremiyah Love (4) practices during Cardinals minicamp on June 9, 2026, in Tempe.
(Megan Mendoza/The Republic)
Jacoby Brissett #7 of the Arizona Cardinals looks on during the mandatory minicamp at Dignity Health Arizona Cardinals Training Center on June 9, 2026, in Tempe.
(Chris Coduto/Getty Images)
Sean Murphy-Bunting (23) practices at Cardinals minicamp on June 9, 2026, in Tempe.
(Megan Mendoza/The Republic)
Carson Beck (19) throws during practice at Cardinals minicamp on June 9, 2026, in Tempe.
(Megan Mendoza/The Republic)
Cardinals minicamp takes place at the Arizona Cardinals training facility on June 9, 2026, in Tempe.
(Megan Mendoza/The Republic)
BJ Ojulari (9) practices at Cardinals minicamp on June 9, 2026, in Tempe.
(Megan Mendoza/The Republic)
Jacoby Brissett #7 of the Arizona Cardinals looks on during the mandatory minicamp at Dignity Health Arizona Cardinals Training Center on June 9, 2026, in Tempe.
(Chris Coduto/Getty Images)
Jameson Geers (46) practices during Cardinals minicamp on June 9, 2026, in Tempe.
(Megan Mendoza/The Republic)
Jordan Burch (52) practices during Cardinals minicamp on June 9, 2026, in Tempe.
(Megan Mendoza/The Republic)
Teagan Quitoriano (47) practices during Cardinals minicamp on June 9, 2026, in Tempe.
(Megan Mendoza/The Republic)
Josh Sweat appears at the Cardinals minicamp at Arizona Cardinals training facility on June 9, 2026, in Tempe.
(Megan Mendoza/The Republic)
Gardner Minshew II (15) throws during Cardinals minicamp on June 9, 2026, in Tempe.
(Megan Mendoza/The Republic)
L.J. Collier (81) practices during Cardinals minicamp on June 9, 2026, in Tempe.
(Megan Mendoza/The Republic)
Bam Knight (20) practices during Cardinals minicamp on June 9, 2026, in Tempe.
(Megan Mendoza/The Republic)
Simi Fehoko (80) practices during Cardinals minicamp on June 9, 2026, in Tempe.
(Megan Mendoza/The Republic)
Budda Baker (3), Starling Thomas V (24), and at Arizona Cardinals training facility on June 9, 2026, in Tempe.
(Megan Mendoza/The Republic)
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Arizona Cardinals hold mandatory minicamp ahead of 2026 season
Jacoby Brissett #7 high-fives Trey McBride #85 of the Arizona Cardinals during the mandatory minicamp at Dignity Health Arizona Cardinals Training Center on June 9, 2026, in Tempe.
(Chris Coduto/Getty Images)
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Arizona Cardinals hold mandatory minicamp ahead of 2026 season
Jacoby Brissett #7 high-fives Trey McBride #85 of the Arizona Cardinals during the mandatory minicamp at Dignity Health Arizona Cardinals Training Center on June 9, 2026, in Tempe.
(Chris Coduto/Getty Images)
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Arizona Cardinals hold mandatory minicamp ahead of 2026 season
Harrison Wallace III (30) weaves through Kei'Trel Clark (13) and Elijah Jones (28) during Cardinals minicamp on June 9, 2026, in Tempe.
(Megan Mendoza/The Republic)
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Arizona Cardinals hold mandatory minicamp ahead of 2026 season
Jeremiyah Love (4) practices during Cardinals minicamp on June 9, 2026, in Tempe.
(Megan Mendoza/The Republic)
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Arizona Cardinals hold mandatory minicamp ahead of 2026 season
Jacoby Brissett #7 of the Arizona Cardinals looks on during the mandatory minicamp at Dignity Health Arizona Cardinals Training Center on June 9, 2026, in Tempe.
(Chris Coduto/Getty Images)
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Arizona Cardinals hold mandatory minicamp ahead of 2026 season
Sean Murphy-Bunting (23) practices at Cardinals minicamp on June 9, 2026, in Tempe.
(Megan Mendoza/The Republic)
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Arizona Cardinals hold mandatory minicamp ahead of 2026 season
Carson Beck (19) throws during practice at Cardinals minicamp on June 9, 2026, in Tempe.
(Megan Mendoza/The Republic)
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Arizona Cardinals hold mandatory minicamp ahead of 2026 season
Cardinals minicamp takes place at the Arizona Cardinals training facility on June 9, 2026, in Tempe.
(Megan Mendoza/The Republic)
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Arizona Cardinals hold mandatory minicamp ahead of 2026 season
BJ Ojulari (9) practices at Cardinals minicamp on June 9, 2026, in Tempe.
(Megan Mendoza/The Republic)
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Arizona Cardinals hold mandatory minicamp ahead of 2026 season
Jacoby Brissett #7 of the Arizona Cardinals looks on during the mandatory minicamp at Dignity Health Arizona Cardinals Training Center on June 9, 2026, in Tempe.
(Chris Coduto/Getty Images)
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Arizona Cardinals hold mandatory minicamp ahead of 2026 season
Jameson Geers (46) practices during Cardinals minicamp on June 9, 2026, in Tempe.
(Megan Mendoza/The Republic)
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Arizona Cardinals hold mandatory minicamp ahead of 2026 season
Jordan Burch (52) practices during Cardinals minicamp on June 9, 2026, in Tempe.
(Megan Mendoza/The Republic)
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Arizona Cardinals hold mandatory minicamp ahead of 2026 season
Teagan Quitoriano (47) practices during Cardinals minicamp on June 9, 2026, in Tempe.
(Megan Mendoza/The Republic)
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Arizona Cardinals hold mandatory minicamp ahead of 2026 season
Josh Sweat appears at the Cardinals minicamp at Arizona Cardinals training facility on June 9, 2026, in Tempe.
(Megan Mendoza/The Republic)
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Arizona Cardinals hold mandatory minicamp ahead of 2026 season
Gardner Minshew II (15) throws during Cardinals minicamp on June 9, 2026, in Tempe.
(Megan Mendoza/The Republic)
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Arizona Cardinals hold mandatory minicamp ahead of 2026 season
L.J. Collier (81) practices during Cardinals minicamp on June 9, 2026, in Tempe.
(Megan Mendoza/The Republic)
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Arizona Cardinals hold mandatory minicamp ahead of 2026 season
Bam Knight (20) practices during Cardinals minicamp on June 9, 2026, in Tempe.
(Megan Mendoza/The Republic)
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Arizona Cardinals hold mandatory minicamp ahead of 2026 season
Simi Fehoko (80) practices during Cardinals minicamp on June 9, 2026, in Tempe.
(Megan Mendoza/The Republic)
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Arizona Cardinals hold mandatory minicamp ahead of 2026 season
Budda Baker (3), Starling Thomas V (24), and at Arizona Cardinals training facility on June 9, 2026, in Tempe.
(Megan Mendoza/The Republic)
Burch seeks to improve his pass rush. He played in all 17 games last season and had five solo tackles with a sack, and also broke up three passes.
Much of his position was dropping into pass coverage, so Burch looks to recognize pass catchers' routes better in 2026. He gets help from veteranJosh Sweat, who is there to answer questions about the position they share.
"Every week, every game going against somebody good," Burch said about takeaways from last season. "The talent of the quarterbacks. We're playing theRams, how quickly they get the ball out."
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Burch looks forward to building a stronger bond with his teammates, having invited some of them for dinner or to watch TV. He said he was happy with his progress as a player throughout last season.
The Cardinals open training camp Wednesday, July 22, at State Farm Stadium. It's a week earlier than most teams becauseArizonaplays the Carolina Panthers in the Aug. 6 Hall of Fame Game in Canton, Ohio.
Cardinals legendLarry Fitzgeraldwill be among those inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame Aug. 8.
