Arizona Cardinals Get First Look at Mike LaFleur's Offense with Starters Against Las Vegas Raiders

On this week’s Locked On NFL Crossover Thursday, Q Myers (Locked On Raiders) teams up to preview the highly anticipated Week 1 NFL preseason matchup between the Las Vegas Raiders and the Arizona Cardinals. As real preseason action kicks off with starters set to play, the hosts break down the major offseason moves, new coaching hires, and rookie debuts that will shape each franchise’s 2026 outlook. Discussion centers around the Raiders’ transformational offseason, from Pete Carroll’s firing to the patient hiring of head coach Clint Kubiak and drafting of Fernando Mendoza as the future under center. Free agency overhaul, including the blockbuster saga with Max Crosby, brings renewed hope to Raider Nation. Comparisons are drawn to the Cardinals’ more low-key offseason and what Arizona fans can expect next year with a massive war chest for free agency. The episode explores the offensive line struggles that plagued both teams last year and the optimism for turnaround via new coaching and blocking schemes. Key matchups and players to watch include rookie quarterbacks, new offensive systems under Michael LaFleur and Kubiak, and high-upside skill position players like Jeremiah Love, Tyler Allgeier, and young wideouts and DBs on both rosters. The hosts explain what success looks like for each franchise in the preseason—whether it’s the development of young talent, continuity on offense, or simply staying healthy and showing signs of cohesion after a year of chaos and change. Tune in for in-depth analysis, storylines to follow, and what fans should look for as the Raiders and Cardinals begin a new era, both aiming for a major step forward in 2026. Let's discuss.   Photo Credit: Jon Rondone - Imagn Images   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.   KALSHI For a limited time,Download the Kalshi app and use code [LOCKEDON] to get $10 when you trade $10. 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.