Arizona Cardinals Battle for QB2 is More Important Than People Think

In this episode, Alex Clancy breaks down why the Arizona Cardinals’ preseason should be viewed through the lens of the QB2 battle—who will be the first to step in if Jacoby Brissett falters or is supplanted midseason? Alex Clancy details why the fight between Gardner Minshew and Carson Beck to serve as Brissett’s backup is more crucial than most realize, not just for the 2024 campaign but for the team's long-term quarterback room outlook. He explores the likelihood of each candidate, factors that could impact the decision, and what Beck must do to leapfrog Minshew for the QB2 spot by Week 1. Shifting gears, Alex Clancy predicts usage for the Hall of Fame Game: from which starters he expects to see for a drive—including Jeremiah Love, Marvin Harrison Jr., and Michael Wilson—to how reps should be distributed among the quarterbacks and key rookies like Chase Bisontis, Max Melton, and more. He stresses the importance of live reps under a new regime and offensive system, especially with so many young or newly added pieces on offense and defense. Later, Alex Clancy reacts to the continued absence of Josh Sweat from practice, examining possible explanations and dispelling trade rumors, while outlining why retaining Sweat is pivotal for the defense’s competitiveness in 2024 and beyond. Plus, he provides listener reminders on upcoming episode scheduling and previews of future Cardinals coverage. Whether you’re interested in depth chart drama, preseason playing time predictions, or the team’s big-picture roster philosophy, this episode offers a comprehensive and opinionated view on where the Cardinals stand as training camp heats up. Let's discuss.   Everydayer ClubIf you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most loyal fans. Click here to learn more and join your team’s community: https://lockedonpodcasts.com/everydayerclub Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! FanDuel Today's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. Join all the action at https://FANDUEL.COM to play Daily Dingers and make your free pick on who’s hitting a homer this MLB season.   Home Chef For a limited time, Home Chef is offering my listeners FIFTY PERCENT OFF and free shipping for your first box PLUS free dessert for life! Go to https://HomeChef.com/LOCKEDONNFL.   Betterhelp This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp.Sign up and get 10% off at http://BetterHelp.com/LOCKEDON. KALSHI For a limited time, Download the Kalshi app and use code [LOCKEDON] to get up to $500 in bonus credits when you trade $25. Square Get up to $200 off Square hardware when you sign up at https://square.com/go/lockedonnfl! #squarepod Gametime Today's episode is brought to you by Gametime. Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDON for $20 off your first purchase. Indeed Listeners of this show get a $75 Sponsored Job Credit to help give your job the premium placement it deserves at http://Indeed.com/podcast. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN)     Find and follow Locked On Cardinals on your favorite podcast platforms:     Apple https://apple.co/3gzT6Pg Spotify https://spoti.fi/3wsOL7a Audacy https://bit.ly/3xdaqjU Stitcher https://bit.ly/3cFWffn Google https://buff.ly/2yH7WOl Megaphone https://bit.ly/2RUBlC5 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.