Monti and Gannon Flashbacks seem relevant now. WHO TOOK THE BUS!?

[cardinals2025]

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Was recently watching the first interview Monti and Gannon gave here. I remember how nervous Monti was and how people were saying it was a good sign.

What they said turned out to be extremely prescient.

And how can you forget FIRE IN YOUR GUT!

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Everyone was making fun of Gannon at the time, turns out he was serious.

Could you imagine if we had NFL Hard Knocks this year? It might be the best season ever.

 

[kerouac9]

12-22

At best the #3 head coach in the division. #4 won 10 games last season and beat him twice.

Let him earn his laurels

 

[GeorgiaCard88]

12-22

At best the #3 head coach in the division. #4 won 10 games last season and beat him twice.

Let him earn his laurels

So harsh, but so true haha

 

[kerouac9]

They won four games the season following that kickoff address. Master motivator.

 

[Shane]

They won four games the season following that kickoff address. Master motivator.

Silly. You more than know that talent matters and you’re well aware they were very lacking in it.

 

[kerouac9]

Silly. You more than know that talent matters and you’re well aware they were very lacking in it.

I didn’t bring it up for some reason.

 

[Solar7]

12-22

At best the #3 head coach in the division. #4 won 10 games last season and beat him twice.

Let him earn his laurels

Yeah, I really like JG, but we shouldn't anoint him anything just yet.

 

[Mulli]

 

[football karma]

i think Gannon is a good coach and has put together a good staff

but also,

I want him to win a playoff game or two before we put him in the ring of honor

 

[Goodyear Card]

As long as they keep improving, I am happy. It does take time to build a winning organization. It is more than players and coaches. If Kyler does not make a big jump this year, we may have to wait until we get a new QB to become one of the top teams.

 

[THESMEL]

Offense built first followed by defense seems correct with each years draft options. We run more balanced attack.
We are young core, but I think we can win through the early schedule and be much better by the bye , maybe the best in the NFL.
It all depends on the balance, and a true 4 man rush getting home! I think we have that 2nd half of the season.
Should not be scared of anybody this year.

 

[kerouac9]

Offense built first followed by defense seems correct with each years draft options. We run more balanced attack.
We are young core, but I think we can win through the early schedule and be much better by the bye , maybe the best in the NFL.
It all depends on the balance, and a true 4 man rush getting home! I think we have that 2nd half of the season.
Should not be scared of anybody this year.

On defense? Let's take a look at the likely starters according to OurLads:

DE - Calais Campbell (38)
NT - Dalvin Tomlinson (31)
DE - Darius Robinson (23)
OLB - Baron Browning (26)
ILB - Akeem Davis-Gaither (27)
ILB - Mack Wilson, Sr. (27)
OLB - Josh Sweat (28)
LCB - Will Johnson (22)
SS - Jalen Thompson (26)
FS - Budda Baker (29)
RCB - Max Melton (23)
NB - Garrett Williams (23)

Four of 11 projected starters being on their first contract doesn't seem crazy.

 

[oaken1]

Offense built first followed by defense seems correct with each years draft options. We run more balanced attack.
We are young core, but I think we can win through the early schedule and be much better by the bye , maybe the best in the NFL.
It all depends on the balance, and a true 4 man rush getting home! I think we have that 2nd half of the season.
Should not be scared of anybody this year.

I kinda like the fact that by the time the tougher part of the schedule comes around our rookies should be settling into being pros....although historically we have seen some exhaustion set in on rookies from playing a longer season as well... I dont think that will be an issue with most of these guys.

 

[kerouac9]

I dont think that will be an issue with most of these guys.

Based on what?

 

[Mulli]

Based on what?

Hopium

 

[oaken1]

Based on what?

Based on montis fascination with RAS and most of our picks being high motor over achievers

 

[oaken1]

Hopium

I save my hopium for record predictions

 

[Mulli]

I save my hopium for record predictions

Ok, then, hunger?

 

[SECTION 11]

Sometimes when I’m eating skittles I’ll use the different colors to design running plays. Not all the time. But sometimes.

 

[kerouac9]

Based on montis fascination with RAS and most of our picks being high motor over achievers

So what's the correlation that high RAS players who don't hit the rookie wall? How is this different than hopium?

 

[Mulli]

So what's the correlation that high RAS players who don't hit the rookie wall? How is this different than hopium?

Spelling

 

[PACardsFan]

i think Gannon is a good coach and has put together a good staff

but also,

I want him to win a playoff game or two before we put him in the ring of honor

I hardly think anyone is putting him in the ring of honor lol. Doesn’t mean we can’t be super enthused about the 2025 season.

 

[Carolinacacti]

You can argue play calling , production and wins. I like to look at player effort, mental attitude of we are going to hit back every play. Look at pentiles clock mangement. I believe the players got on the bus. That's good coaching. Just my two cents.

 

[kerouac9]

Look at pentiles clock mangement

Yes look at it

 

[CardNots]

Early Predictions: Final 53-Man Arizona Cardinals 2025 Roster

It appears we have depth. What a change indeed!