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Competition for offensive line is 'wide open' for 2 starting spots, bench

The Arizona Cardinals offensive line is mostly set. However, two starting spots are in "open competition," according to offensive coordinator Harold Goodwin. The team is happy with three spots where they have highly paid, established veterans.

Jared Veldheer will man left tackle for the third season in a row. Mike Iupati enters his second year with the team as the starting left guard. Free agent addition Evan Mathis takes over at right guard, where Jonathan Cooper and Ted Larsen played last season.

The two other positions -- center and right tackle -- are "wide open."

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