What Does SUCCESS Look Like for Mike LaFleur & Cardinals in 2026?

Ah yes, the other team in the NFC West. The good news for the Arizona Cardinals is that there are almost no ways in which this season could be a disappointment. They have a first-year head coach and a journeyman quarterback, and they play in arguably the toughest division in football. Clear growth from the young players who could be the foundation of a future contender is really what you're after if you're a Cardinals fan. Robert Mays, Derrik Klassen and Dave Helman preview the 2026 Cardinals on this episode of The Athletic Football Show. Sponsored by @usbank

0:00 Welcome to the show
0:13 Offseason in 60 seconds
0:42 What are you most excited to watch?
4:23 Jeremiyah Love
5:12 Isaiah Adams vs Chase Bisontis
6:30 Michael Wilson contract extension
10:02 What are you monitoring in the first month?
11:33 Nick Rallis' defense
15:41 Budda Baker
18:12 Walter Nolen & Will Johnson
20:09 Darius Robinson
20:23 What’s keeping you up at night?
21:25 Marvin Harrison Jr
23:37 What does success look like for this team?

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