Arizona Cardinals 2011 2nd-round pick Ryan Williams, who missed his entire rookie year with a knee injury, will return to the field on Friday night as the Cards take on the Oakland Raiders.
While much of the focus has been on the Cardinals quarterback situation this season, Williams’ return may be the most significant storyline in Arizona. The combination of Williams and Beanie Wells could give the Cards a formidable one-two punch at running back and take some pressure off Kolb and/or Skelton.
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