The 2026 Arizona Cardinals TC Discussion Thread

[phillycard]

Is it possible from practice photos that we'll actually play in white tops/red pants? That would be a pretty cool look on occasion.

 

[Krangodnzr]

Gotta love an endorsement that starts with a "when" and then includes "and" and "and" in the same sentence! Strong statement!

If my aunt had a...she'd be my uncle...

 

[Cardinal88]

Pragmatism is now framed as hate. Interesting. Literally everyone here wants to see success from this franchise. Having a RB as likeable as JC perform at a high level would go aways to helping that. Reality is, he's 31 and on the downside, and has appeared to be cooked. That doesnt make me a hater, it makes me someone who is in wait and see mode with a valid justification for questioning whether or not he can return to form.

I never pointed anyone out but there are several posts talking about how Connor is over the hill, cut-him, etc.. He was very effective in 2024. In 2025, the OL sucked nutgrass all season so in the first few games before his injury, he could see any holes.

All I'm saying is lets wait until we see what he has before we send him out to the pasture. I picked up a sport in my 60's and I've gotten better every year. So it's possible.

 

[Cbus cardsfan]

I know it's fun to talk about and all that. But TC and pre-season games are pretty much meaningless when it comes to the regular season.

The Cards and every other team knows their starting lineup already.

TC and pre season games are good for the young guys and see who can play and who can't

 

[Card'em]

If my aunt had a...she'd be my uncle...

Not anymore...you gotta check the pronouns first.

 

[Adrian]

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[602 Native]

Brutal

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[Ouchie-Z-Clown]

Reports from camp are that the Cardinals run blocking is really really bad, just as bad as last year. We really shouldn't have kept Justin Frye.

But I was told he’d be good for reasons. Rallis too. Cant wait. 3 wins or bust baby!

 

[BooksOrangePlanet]

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[BooksOrangePlanet]

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[CardNots]

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are we heading for 0-17 with that defense or is Love’s burst that good?

 

[some dumb guy]

I never pointed anyone out but there are several posts talking about how Connor is over the hill, cut-him, etc.. He was very effective in 2024. In 2025, the OL sucked nutgrass all season so in the first few games before his injury, he could see any holes.

All I'm saying is lets wait until we see what he has before we send him out to the pasture. I picked up a sport in my 60's and I've gotten better every year. So it's possible.

Hey, a lot of us picked up that sport again in our 60's with the little blue pill. Glad to hear you're getting better at it...respect!!
And nutgrass? This may fall into D-Doggs territory with his expertise with the nether region.....LOL

 

[BooksOrangePlanet]

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[Russ Smith]

LaFleur said today that Benson had a "little flare up in his left knee."

Hate to say it but he's done in Arizona they're going to try and trade him but if he's not 100% nobody is going to trade for him.

Such a weird thing unless it relates to his original surgery from when he was at Oregon in college, they clearly didn't diagnose his injury last year correctly because there's no way that injury should still be bothering him in August of 2026.

 

[Ouchie-Z-Clown]

I don't know what happened there. They had 4 on 2 and Nolan untouched. I think that's the guy you need to double.

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Leaving Nolan unblocked. They’ll never see it coming! Genius!

 

[Ouchie-Z-Clown]

.I picked up a sport in my 60's and I've gotten better every year. So it's possible.

This may be my favorite line on an nfl board ever.

 

[Adrian]

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[some dumb guy]

This may be my favorite line on an nfl board ever.

As a lawyer, you're making a huge assumption, which is a big no no
You don't know what sport he started in his 60's and improved on annually.

 

[Russ Smith]

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I guess I'm jaded but if he runs through instead of diving that's a TD

 

[Russ Smith]

I can't wait for the first time in a real game where J Love gets out the gate and pops one.

 

[Zalixar]

I can't wait for the first time in a real game where J Love gets out the gate and pops one.

He might even do it in the preseason, which doesn't count of course. I think he pops his cherry in week 3. Calling it now.

 

[ajcardfan]

Conner didn't have to agree to restructure his contract and play for less. He must've thought that was a better option than what he could've got on the open market had he been cut.

That's right. They could have released him without asking his opinion.

 

[Ouchie-Z-Clown]

As a lawyer, you're making a huge assumption, which is a big no no
You don't know what sport he started in his 60's and improved on annually.

That has no bearing on the level of ridiculous that holds in comparing it to the NFL. Whether in jest or not.

 

[BullheadCardFan]

Arizona Cardinals

Running back

Talk about a lot of cooks in the kitchen. Arizona drafted running back Jeremiyah Love with the No. 3 pick less than two months after signing Tyler Allgeier as a free agent. Those moves came while the Cardinals already had James Conner and Trey Benson on the roster. Allgeier has been getting the majority of the first-team reps thus far with Love getting the rest. Benson has looked sharp in his limited reps, but Conner has not taken an 11-on-11 rep yet this camp, with coach Mike LaFleur saying that Conner is taking his time coming back from an injury that ended his 2025 season but will be ready for the season. -- Josh Weinfuss

https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/49513914/2026-nfl-training-camp-position-battles-afc-nfc#ARI

 

[BullheadCardFan]

Cardinals DT Walter Nolen is healthy and motivated

The Cardinals drafted defensive tackle Walter Nolen with the 16th overall pick in 2025.

www.nbcsports.com

The Cardinals drafted defensive tackle Walter Nolen with the 16th overall pick in 2025. He played six games with no starts and totaled 11 tackles, two sacks and five quarterback hits.

“I don’t feel like I did enough,” Nolen said, via Darren Urban of the team website. “Being healthy is a big part of it.”

Nolen had a calf injury early and a meniscus tear in his left knee late.

He was limping on the sideline during Friday’s practice, but Nolen is healthy.

“I’m great. It was just a little hiccup,” Nolen said. “We got a long season ahead, so just doing what’s best for me. I’m faithful in the work that I put in. I’m faithful in the Lord, and I feel like everything good.”

Nolen dropped 10 pounds in the offseason by giving up junk food. He said he feels “more explosive” than last season.

The Cardinals are counting on him being more productive, too.

“I can’t say I’ve been on a good football team that didn’t have a very good defensive line, that wreaked havoc,” coach Mike LaFleur said.