Arizona faces many personnel changes as camp opens

FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. (AP) -A powerful thunderstorm that brought a deluge of rain and blasts of lightening greeted the Arizona Cardinals when they gathered Friday to open a training camp that will feature wholesale personnel changes for the two-time defending NFC West champions.

The only absentee was first-round draft pick Dan Williams, and coach Ken Whisenhunt didn't seem too concerned, saying that he hopes that the big nose tackle from Tennessee will arrive soon as other first-round picks reach contract agreements.

Starting inside linebacker Gerald Hayes will not be practicing. He is recovering from surgery to relieve pressure from a bulging disk.

The most notable change will be at quarterback, where Matt Leinart finally gets the opportunity he has been waiting for following the retirement of Kurt Warner.