Cardinals coach Ken Whisenhunt spoke highly of backup TE Rob Housler on Friday.
"(Housler) has shown he can make some plays, and we’re excited about what he can become,” Whisenhunt said. With Todd Heap dealing with a hamstring injury, the team’s official website reported on Friday the Cardinals are expected to “lean on” Housler, who has 4.5 speed in the 40. If you’re really hurting for a bye week fill-in, Housler could be a shrewd under-the-radar play.