2026 Arizona Off Season Thread

[Stout]

So anyone that doesn't agree with your view on Monti is irrational? I consider myself a rational, level-headed fan and I was not in favor of dumping Ossenfort after last year. Not that I think Monti was any better than average, but an organization needs some stability, and GM's typically get a little more rope than head coaches. Let's give Monti one more year.

But it's not just one more year, is it? It's at leas 2-3 more years, because you just let him hire another HC.

 

[PDXChris]

Before you ask, he has 800 followers on Threads and his name is in fact Brad. *KC is the 1 win team. Guess they are trading for JB, not Kyler.

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[GatorAZ]

IMO...yes. If you aren't going to give your HC a 4th year to show he is the guy, I don't believe it is rational to need to see another year from the GM. Believing Monti is going to be anything more than what he has shown to be over his first 3 seasons is wish casting. It's rose colored glasses. It's hopium. It's a homer view. I have no issue if fans want to believe that some miracle will happen, but I think they should also call it what it is, the least likely outcome.

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Bidwill didn’t want to fire JG. He did it because of the optics and fan outrage down the stretch. It’s just not the same level of vitriol for the GM because he’s not as visible. We will probably double our win total but still be subpar and Monti will get an extension.

 

[BullheadCardFan]

Monti will get an extension.

Hopefully MB learned a lesson and doesn't reward ineptness

 

[ASUCHRIS]

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Bidwill didn’t want to fire JG. He did it because of the optics and fan outrage down the stretch. It’s just not the same level of vitriol for the GM because he’s not as visible. We will probably double our win total but still be subpar and Monti will get an extension.

if 6-11 gets you an extension in year 4 of a rebuild, you might be a Cardinal!

 

[602 Native]

DHOP
Letting Allen & Murphy Walk
The 24 free agent signings

And now cutting K1!
Only the Cards can justify keeping this MO around after the terrible drafts and FA signings he has had.
Add on that he has 2 seasons where the team has won 3 and 5 games out of 3 seasons.

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[GatorAZ]

if 6-11 gets you an extension in year 4 of a rebuild, you might be a Cardinal!

That’s why keeping the architect after bottoming out is dangerous. Nowhere to go but up.

 

[BullheadCardFan]

Decent bet
Arizona Cardinals

Predicted 2026 starter: Jacoby Brissett

The Cardinals don't have to move on from Murray, and with a new regime coming in, maybe they won't. But the vibes from last season pointed to a quarterback change, and Brissett is the most likely Week 1 starter, even if only as a bridge after starting 12 games in 2025. Murray is currently slated to make $42.5 million in cash, per OverTheCap.com, so if the Cardinals are able to trade him, they would save all or part of that by turning to the much cheaper Brissett (due $5.4 million in cash).

Though Brissett averaged 280.5 passing yards in his starts last season, that number was more an indication of how often he passed than his true efficiency, as his 41.2 QBR was well below average. But he can serve as a short-term fix. The Cardinals could draft Alabama's Ty Simpson -- perhaps late in the first round or in the second -- and Brissett could start the 2026 season before yielding to the rookie.

Predicting all 32 NFL starting quarterbacks for 2026 season

Will Kirk Cousins go back to Minnesota? Could Kyler Murray join the AFC? Let's predict who will start for every NFL team in the 2026 season.

www.espn.com

 

[kerouac9]

Before you ask, he has 800 followers on Threads and his name is in fact Brad. *KC is the 1 win team. Guess they are trading for JB, not Kyler.

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Thanks for sharing Brad’s opinions with us.

 

[Adrian]

Cardinals Could Live On The Edge With Third Overall Pick

 

[Covert Rain]

This Kyler mess is going to be over one way or the other soon.

 

[Adrian]

Cardinals Could Tackle Offensive Line Need With Francis Mauigoa Or Spencer Fano

Third overall pick would be prime spot to address hole

www.azcardinals.com

 

[oaken1]

Cardinals Could Tackle Offensive Line Need With Francis Mauigoa Or Spencer Fano

Third overall pick would be prime spot to address hole

www.azcardinals.com

yeah...they could.
those guys are so smart

 

[Adrian]

Jeremy Fowler

@JFowlerESPN
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The Cardinals have interest in Jimmy Garoppolo. ‘That’s (Mike LaFleur’s) guy,’ said one source of the Arizona head coach’s relationship with Garoppolo.https://espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/48045815/2026-nfl-combine-latest-buzz-news-rumors-free-agency-draft-qbs-trades-offseason
https://x.com/JFowlerESPN/status/2028098053270319379/photo/1

 

[Adrian]

PHNX Cardinals
@PHNX_Cardinals
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21m
"Malik Willis to Arizona for $30M - mark it."

@MatthewBerryTMR
on what he heard from source rumblings at the NFL Combine.

 

[Adrian]

Woodward Sports Network
@woodwardsports
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2h
Per
@MatthewBerryTMR
the Arizona Cardinals are expected to release James Conner if the two parties can’t reach an agreement on a cheaper contract

Conner played three seasons with Detroit Lions OC Drew Petzing in Arizona

 

[oaken1]

PHNX Cardinals
@PHNX_Cardinals
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21m
"Malik Willis to Arizona for $30M - mark it."

@MatthewBerryTMR
on what he heard from source rumblings at the NFL Combine.

2yrs/30m wouldn't be that bad... 15m per

 

[oaken1]

Woodward Sports Network
@woodwardsports
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2h
Per
@MatthewBerryTMR
the Arizona Cardinals are expected to release James Conner if the two parties can’t reach an agreement on a cheaper contract

Conner played three seasons with Detroit Lions OC Drew Petzing in Arizona

Queue Jerimyah Love...

 

[Totally_Red]

2yrs/30m wouldn't be that bad... 15m per

$25-30 million per for 2-3 years is more likely.

 

[Redsz]

Woodward Sports Network
@woodwardsports
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2h
Per
@MatthewBerryTMR
the Arizona Cardinals are expected to release James Conner if the two parties can’t reach an agreement on a cheaper contract

Conner played three seasons with Detroit Lions OC Drew Petzing in Arizona

Torn on Conner. Love him as a player. I dont love his age and injury history.

 

[RON_IN_OC]

2yrs/30m wouldn't be that bad... 15m per

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[Stout]

Torn on Conner. Love him as a player. I dont love his age and injury history.

Conner is cooked. As much as I love his heart, the team cannot bring him back.

 

[Dr. Jones]

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[slanidrac16]

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We don’t have to worry about Willis coming here.

 

[Adrian]

Arizona Cardinals, with Larry Fitzgerald going into Canton, to play Carolina Panthers in Hall of Fame game