Arizona Cardinals Jeremiyah Love, New Offense Biggest QUESTIONS Going Into 2026 NFL Season

In this episode of Locked On Cardinals, Alex Clancy dives deep into the Arizona Cardinals' offseason, focusing on the trio of positives, negatives, and unknowns stemming from the team's most recent moves. Alex Clancy kicks things off by spotlighting the major questions swirling around the offense, particularly rookie running back Jeremiyah Love and his fit within Mike LaFleur’s new scheme. He explores how the Cardinals’ lack of electric playmakers outside of Love could force the offensive staff to get creative, and ponders if Love’s usage will mirror Christian McCaffrey’s or break new ground, especially with uncertainty over whether he’ll handle a heavy workload right away. The conversation expands to assess the impact of offseason acquisitions and departures, grading the front office’s decisions and evaluating why the team earned a D from ESPN. Alex Clancy candidly breaks down why drafting Jeremiyah Love, while exciting, also reflects missed opportunities in shoring up other glaring positional holes—most notably at pass rusher and right tackle. He doesn’t shy away from the ongoing debate about positional value in the draft and how it relates to building a complete, winning roster. On the positive side, the episode highlights the arrival of offensive-minded coaches like Mike LaFleur and Nathaniel Hackett, and the retention of key players like Josh Sweat and a healthy Walter Nolen. Alex Clancy also underscores the growing optimism around a potential offensive resurgence—which could make Arizona’s attack the best it’s looked in years. Finally, Alex Clancy addresses the lingering negatives of the offseason: roster incompleteness, unconventional timing, ongoing questions at quarterback, and the overall feeling that the Cardinals are “out of sync”—like watching a movie with delayed audio. It's a brutally honest assessment, wrapped with measured optimism and a challenge for fans and media to focus on what matters most: whether this offense can finally become the backbone of the franchise. Tune in for a comprehensive, nuanced, and passionate breakdown of where the Arizona Cardinals stand as they head toward the pivotal start of the 2026 season—offensive expectations, risk-reward roster moves, and all. Let's discuss.   Photo Credit: Mark J. Rebilas - 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. From the opening whistle to the final kick, Let There Be Goals on FanDuel. Visit https://FANDUEL.COM to get started now. 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.