Arizona Cardinals Offense Is Going to FEED EVERYBODY in 2026

Alex Clancy breaks down the Arizona Cardinals' evolving offensive identity heading into 2026, highlighting why "everybody's going to eat" in this system—even if it ruffles some fantasy football feathers. The episode explores how touches and targets will be distributed among weapons like Trey McBride, Marvin Harrison Jr., Michael Wilson, and Jeremiyah Love, and why the team's balance may frustrate fantasy owners but delight Cardinals fans craving actual wins. Alex compares the Cardinals' new offensive diversity to past NFL teams and addresses the challenges brought by recent injuries to key rookies like Love, Carson Beck, and Chase Bisontis. He dives into Michael LaFleur's recent media comments, with takeaways on injury updates, the off-ball linebacker group, and the mentality behind mandatory wide receiver run-blocking. The episode also delves into how defensive depth and speed could shape the Cardinals' outlook, particularly at safety with names like Budda Baker, and theorizes about the coaching staff's approach heading into preseason matchups. Alex debates how much starters should play in the preseason, grappling with the risks and rewards as the team tries to build chemistry without losing key contributors before the games count. Plus, get Alex's thoughts on the ongoing position battles at cornerback, roster cut implications at wide receiver, and how the current regime's "cool, quirky confidence" might finally be ushering in a new era for Arizona football. Let's discuss.   Photo Credit: Jon Rondone - Imagn Images   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. 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.