The debut of the Pro Football Rumors mailbag looks into the Cardinals' potential offseason moves, the Steelers' future under center, the question of whether the Cowboys can end their Super Bowl drought and Dolphins' Tua vs. Herbert debate.
Ben asks:
If the Cardinals continue on their current trajectory and definitively look like the worst team in the NFC West, this has to be considered a major disappointment after they entered the season with postseason aspirations.
Assuming they miss the postseason and finish around .500, what changes (or lack thereof) do you anticipate this offseason? Will they double down and invest more on pieces surrounding Kyler [Murray]? Could a rebuild be in the cards (including moving on from Murray altogether)?
Year 1 of the Monti Ossenfort-Jonathan Gannon regime resulted in four wins, but that figure doubled last year. That meant another step forward and playoff contention was a reasonable expectation for 2025, and I would agree falling short (at least by a wide margin) would be a notable disappointment. But the first five weeks of the year certainly suggest Arizona should be in the mix.
The Cardinals won two straight one-score games before their current streak of three consecutive losses on game-ending field goals. Sunday’s blown lead – especially given the Emari Demercado goal line fumble – cannot be repeated if Arizona is going to contend in the NFC West with the division's other teams starting a combined 10-5. Still, a wild-card berth will be in reach if the Cards wind up back on the right side of those close games moving forward.
The Postman always rings twice 🙂
Cardinals are a decent team but not a great one. They’ve gone up on bad teams but couldn’t put them away and let them back door.
They didn’t have much offensive firepower to start the season and now Connor is out for the year (they should’ve planned for that with his age and injury history). Murray/Harrison hasn’t clicked 100% yet. Give Murray some better WRs and better run game and see what happens.
So when did this start and where did these people ask the questions? It must be double secret mail probation. I guess you have to know the secret handshake to get in the club.
“I’d never join a club that would allow a person like me to become a member” – Woody Allen
Who is Sam Robinson and why would his perspective be a better offering than the rest that post opinions ?
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Rather read AK185s feedback
I once grew a full beard while reading one of AKs comments 🙂 All kidding aside he has a special gift with football insights and perspective. We’re lucky to have him in the forum.
One of my favorites.