The Facts: After starting his career in the backfield, the Cardinals have moved Ellington to wideout -- something that was suggested almost as soon as he arrived in Arizona as a sixth-round running back. "(HC Bruce Arians) felt like I had a skillset and I could actually get out there and play it," Ellington said.

Diehards Line: Groundwork for the move was laid late last season. Ellington finished the year sitting in wide receivers meetings and working at the position. The Cardinals are only in Phase 2 work until next week, meaning Ellington still hasn’t lined up against a defense. But the potential is there, with Carson Palmer noting Ellington’s fluidity and ability to run routes with the right angle and bend. “He runs really good routes, and the thing that really excites me is," Palmer explained, "once he gets the ball in his hands, what is he going to do with it? He’s not a receiver, he’s a running back when he has the ball in his hands.” Ellington said he feels he has route-running down by technique, not tipping his plans and being sharp in his cuts. The next step is understanding the “hots” and “sights” (adjustments as a pass catcher if the defense blitzes) that come with being a slot receiver. Still, Ellington is confident his work at the position could at least increase his use.