Arizona Cardinals Paris Johnson Jr Deserves A Contract Extension

On this episode of Locked On Cardinals, Alex Clancy dives deep into the Arizona Cardinals’ offseason storylines and looming roster decisions. The show opens with Alex Clancy discussing Paris Johnson Jr.’s reported desire for a market-setting $40 million/year contract extension. Alex Clancy breaks down the current left tackle salary landscape and explores whether Johnson Jr. has demonstrated enough on the field—especially with some injury concerns—to warrant resetting the market. The conversation weighs if the Cardinals should extend him now or wait to see his 2024 production in an offense that may better support offensive linemen, and what a potential deal could mean for the team’s cap space. Next, the focus shifts to extension candidates Michael Wilson and Garrett Williams. Alex Clancy compares their value, injury history, and production, ultimately arguing that Wilson—despite a shorter period of top-level play—might make more sense to extend this offseason while waiting on Williams due to durability questions. He details how these contract choices fit into the franchise’s draft-develop-extend strategy. Later, Alex Clancy reacts to ESPN’s harsh D-grade for the Cardinals’ offseason. He unpacks the reasoning: the high-running back pick (Jeremiyah Love), the unresolved right tackle position, lack of pass rush moves, letting Kyler Murray walk with little return, and limited impact signings. Alex Clancy explains why the grade might be justified but also emphasizes the context of a team in rebuild mode and how 2025 could be a much brighter chapter if foundational pieces develop. Throughout, Alex Clancy threads the broader narrative of where the Cardinals stand in their rebuild, why the 2024 season still matters despite low external expectations, and previews a future episode breaking down the positive, negative, and unknown elements of this pivotal offseason. 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.