Above the Noise: Cardinals' Quiet Confidence | Arizona Cardinals News

First-year head coach Mike LaFleur is telling his Arizona Cardinals players to tune out the noise—because, frankly, it’s just noise. He’s even posted it in the locker room, admitting “ignore” might be too passive; they need to be “above the noise.” With low expectations outside, LaFleur’s focus is simple: win each week by playing good football. The offense looked strong in preseason, but what they’ll actually bring remains a mystery. Despite a brutal schedule, LaFleur believes they’ll exceed predictions—even if he won’t predict wins yet. Roster updates include Josh Sweat back from offseason surgery and looking explosive, while Jeremiyah Love’s status hangs in the balance with Evan Hull potentially elevated. QB Carson Beck, listed as QB3, will dress as emergency third-stringer due to NFL rule changes. On defense, Darius Robinson sits behind starters like Dante Stills, Roy Lopez, and Walter Nolen III—all hungry to prove themselves. Stills calls this his most important year, heading into his final rookie contract season. The unit carries a chip on their shoulder, especially with Mike McDaniel calling plays for Justin Herbert in Week 1, offering a fresh defensive challenge. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/a06f7e46eade9b93