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After astonishing everyone and heading to the Super Bowl last season, the Arizona Cardinals now face truly raised expectations for the first time in memory. We all remember the magical postseason run, when Larry Fitzgerald established himself as the NFL's premier wideout (even if Andre Johnson wants to argue), Kurt Warner polished his legacy, and the defense showed its capability -- one we had not seen much in the regular season.

Here's a look at the top ten players we saw at the NBA Summer League in Las Vegas.

1. Jerryd Bayless: Who cares that him running point was like a Ben Stiller movie or that he managed so few assists his teammates almost decided to bring their own ball on the court to play catch? The kid was transcendent. Floaters, fadeaways, dunks, steals, you name it. If it's got flash, Bayless was unleashing it on someone this week.

2. Kevin Love: You know how some people's college game just doesn't transfer to the pro game? Yeah, Kevin Love won't be having that problem. Tough, resilient, with a range of moves and offensive versatility to go along with the sweetest, yes, outlet pass we've seen, Love was incredibly impressive.

3. Anthony Randolph: Youth and athleticism rules! The lanky Warrior started the week off with a bang and played solid throughout. His impressive handle really made him stand out, along with a tenacious effort on defense.

There are a lot of maybe's and could be's surrounding the Arizona Cardinals these days, but coach Ken Whisenhunt is preparing for all of them.

Rookie tackle Levi Brown, who has primarily played on the right side, could stay on the left side this weekend if Mike Gandy (calf) is unable to play. Replacing Brown at right tackle would be guard Elton Brown, who has spent the majority of his career as a back-up. And while all that seems like the beginnings of a migraine, Arizona seems ready for the situation.

Levi Brown said the main hurdle in switching from the right to the left side is "getting used to left-handed stance and switching the plays over in your head."

"I had gotten the plays down to where I don't have to think about anything."

Brown had a couple of problems with the switch at Washington but in general - considering he'd missed three games with an ankle injury and was playing a new position - "I think he performed very well," coach Ken Whisenhunt said.

Meanwhile, Karlos Dansby said he's "50-50" on returning this week, which is 50% more than two weeks ago against Washington.

The linebacker sprained his knee early in week six against the Carolina Panthers and has been sidelined ever since.

One of the worst things that could happen to the Arizona Cardinals and first year head coach Ken Whisenhunt would be losing wide receiver Anquan Boldin and right tackle Levi Brown for the Steelers game. Unfortunately, that nightmare appears to be becoming a reality.

According to Mike Tulumello of the East Valley Tribune, both players are listed as doubtful and will be game-time decisions.

"You want to be smart about it," Boldin said. "There are a lot more games in the season, so you don't want to put yourself in jeopardy in the long run."

If Boldin and Brown are unable to go, they will be replaced by Bryant Johnson and Elton Brown respectably.

For the Steelers, the news isn't much better. And while it may not make this any easier for Cardinals fans to swallow, Pro Bowl wide receiver Hines Ward has been listed as out for tomorrow's game.