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TEMPE Youth J. J. Nelson Jersey , Ariz. —n backed off his request to be traded from the Arizona Cardinals, saying “it came at a bad time and I was just frustrated” about how badly the season has gone when he made it.“Honestly I don’t really want to dwell on the situation on what happened. I said what I said,” Peterson said after practice Wednesday. “The news came out Monday. It is what it is. It’s business. We’re moving forward.”Asked why he’d sought a trade, Peterson, a Pro Bowl selection in each of his seven seasons with Arizona, said simply, “You see the record.”The Cardinals are 1-6 heading into Sunday’s home game against the San Francisco 49ers.Peterson seemed resigned that he isn’t going anywhere.“I’ve got two years left on my contract,” Peterson said, “so I’m here.”Earlier Wednesday, Peterson issued a statement vowing to continue to give his all to his team for “years to come,” adding, “I am an Arizona Cardinal.”Peterson’s statement, released through Twitter, said he has “been incredibly frustrated with how the season has gone.”In the statement, Peterson went on to say that he is “100 percent focused on being part of the solution & helping us turn this around. I have always given my all to the Cardinals organization Stitched A.Q. Shipley Jersey , my teammates and fans.”Peterson said he had a conversation with team President Michael Bidwill, and while he prefers to keep details of that to himself, Peterson came away convinced that Bidwill is doing all he can to make sure the Cardinals are putting the best product on the field.“We’re in a good place. We’ll move forward from what happened the other day,” Peterson said. “I think we definitely have a clear understanding.”Peterson said that “at the end of the day I’m here, I’m an Arizona Cardinal. My teammates know that I fight for those guys each and every day I go out on the field. There’s a reason I’ve got that ‘C’ on that chest and I want to continue to lead by example.”Coach Steve Wilks, who when asked about the trade request on Monday said the team would not deal Peterson, said Wednesday that he and Peterson spoke that day but would not comment on that conversation.“We’re all frustrated right now, based on the situation that we’re in, 1-6,” Wilks said. “My thoughts and opinions haven’t changed since the things I talked about on Monday.”Safety Antoine Bethea said Peterson, a team captain, is committed.“I think everybody’s frustration is high,” Bethea said. “Pat’s one of the guys. He’s never been a cancer, he’s not that type of person, he’s not that type of player.”NOTE: WR Larry Fitzgerald and DB Tre Boston did not participate in practice Wednesday. Fitzgerald is dealing with a hamstring issue. QB Josh Rosen (foot) was limited but said he is fine Youth A.Q. Shipley Jersey , and Wilks said he expects all three to play on Sunday. The Fresno State product and Cardinals sixth-round pick might be the best receiver from the 2019 draft classThe Revenge of the Birds podcastKeeSean Johnson is the biggest steal of the draftNew,10commentsThe Fresno State product and Cardinals sixth-round pick might be the best receiver from the 2019 draft class KeeSean Johnson is the biggest steal of the draftCary Edmondson-USA TODAY SportsThere has been a lot of talk about the incredible value the Cardinals got in the 2019 draft. Kyler Murray was considered to be the best quarterback in the draft and a generational-type talent. Byron Murphy fell to the Cardinals at the top of the second round, a defensive back that many projected to be a first-round pick and the Cardinals’ top five-graded player on their draft board. Cardinals used the second-round pick, acquired from the Dolphins, to select Andy Isabella, now considered “a little beast” by head coach Kliff Kingsbury. Zach Allen was given a first-round grade and was a no-brainer pick at the top of the third round. Hakeem Butler and Deionte Thompson were projected to go early on day-two the draft but somehow were available in rounds four and five respectively. The attention has all been on them, but what about their sixth-round pick KeeSean Johnson?When I watched him on tape before the combine, I came away impressed with his ability to win 50-50 balls. He has been praised for his great work ethic and his precise route-running. He can play on the outside or inside. His versatility fits the Cardinals perfectly. Although Johnson was projected to be a day-two pick, a big reason why he fell in the draft was because of his combine results. He ran a 4.6 40-yard dash, had a 30-inch vertical, and posted a 7.28 3 cone drill. His combine numbers might not be impressive but his tape doesn’t lie. Take a look at his stats starting from his freshman year to his senior season.2015: 37 receptions, 337 receiving yards, two touchdowns2016: 66 receptions, 774 yards, six touchdowns2017: 77 receptions Stitched Rodney Gunter Jersey , 1,013 yards, eight touchdowns2018: 95 receptions, 1,340 yards, eight touchdownsAdding on to his impressive resume, Johnson broke all of former Palo Alto receiver Davante Adams’ Fresno State records in receiving yards (3,463) and consecutive games with a catch (50). He improved with every season and played a lot faster than what his 40-yard dash indicates. Take a look at the speed of a couple of NFL’s top wide receivers. Davante Adams ran a 4.56 40-yard dash while DeAndre Hopkins clocked in at 4.57. They’re not burners either but they can beat defensive backs with their smarts.Here is what GM Steve Keim had to say to KeeSean Johnson when he was given the call that he’ll be selected by the Cardinals:“KeeSean, when I got the chance to watch you on tape I thought you were one of the better route runners in this draft”He responded with “i’m gonna prove it to you.”At the end of the day, it doesn’t really matter how fast a player ran at the combine or where they got drafted. It is about seizing the opportunity to prove to the coaches that he belongs in the NFL.He has a big chip on a shoulder and will wear No. 19 because he was the 19th receiver taken in the draft. When it is all said and done, Johnson might end up being one of the best players from his draft class.