CARDINALS SQUAD SHOW: Carson Beck Gets Starting Nod In Hall Of Fame Game, IS He Firmly QB2?

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Arizona Cardinals' RB2 depth chart raises eyebrows—does Jeremiah Love’s spot really matter? With Tyler Allgeier listed ahead of the highly-touted rookie, fans and analysts question the strategy as preseason ramps up. Nathaniel Hackett’s comments only fuel speculation about the Cardinals’ backfield, but is there cause for concern about Love’s development or is this simply a calculated move by the coaching staff? Benjamin Garcia, Jamil Douglas, and Alex Lance break down Carson Beck’s preseason start, what it reveals about the Cardinals' plans for QB2, and why joint practices may eclipse the Hall of Fame Game in importance. The episode explores Michael LaFleur’s outside zone run scheme, offensive line challenges, and the best way to deploy dynamic rookies like Jeremiah Love. Can the Cardinals create a thunder-and-lightning duo reminiscent of Mark Ingram and Alvin Kamara, or will growing pains define their 2026 campaign? Don’t miss this essential Cardinals preseason analysis. 00:00 Carson Beck starting QB discussion 04:12 Preseason game strategy discussion 08:38 Evaluating quarterbacks in preseason 12:45 Veteran players in preseason games 13:59 Recognizing NFL-level talent 22:35 Discussing team starting lineup choices 26:23 Discussing Alvin Kamara's Role 27:46 NFL workload expectations 31:03 Discussing rookie running backs 35:44 Learning curve for outside zone 39:29 Offensive line responsibilities 41:05 Coaching outside zone play 45:24 Running play action off outside zone 47:20 Arizona Cardinals preseason preview 53:27 Preseason playing time strategy 56:48 Preseason game strategy 58:30 Focus on offensive line development Follow Us On Social Media! Benjamin Garcia: X: https://x.com/BenGarciaShow Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bengarciashow/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@bengarciashow Alex Clancy: X: https://x.com/ClancysCorner Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/clancyscorner/?hl=en Jamil Douglas: X: https://x.com/JamilDouglas_ Everydayer Club If 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