Cardinals Slammed for 'Conservative' Offseason — Could They Actually Get Worse?
Summary
The Arizona Cardinals made a cautious offseason, picking running back Jeremiah Love with the No. 3 draft pick and hiring Mike LaFleur as their new head coach. Despite these moves, concerns remain about the team’s defense, lack of a strong quarterback, weak offensive line, and a tough 2026 schedule, leading some analysts to worry the team could perform worse next season.Key Facts
- The Cardinals chose Jeremiah Love, a running back from Notre Dame, with the third overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft.
- Mike LaFleur, former Rams offensive coordinator, was hired as the Cardinals’ new head coach.
- The team’s defense allowed 357.7 yards and 28.7 points per game last season, ranking near the bottom of the NFL.
- The Cardinals lost quarterback Kyler Murray and are now relying on Jacoby Brissett, Gardner Minshew, and rookie Carson Beck.
- Offensive coordinator Nathaniel Hackett was hired despite previous struggles with the Broncos and Jets.
- Brissett has a 1-11 record as a starter and may have issues with the team over a new contract.
- The Cardinals’ offensive line is ranked among the worst in the league and saw little improvement over the offseason.
- Arizona faces one of the hardest schedules in 2026, playing strong teams in the AFC West, NFC East, and NFC West.
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