Get ready for a deep dive into the Arizona Cardinals’ turbulent season on this episode of Locked On Cardinals with Alex Clancy! This show opens with an urgent conversation about the team’s devastating injury situation—one so unprecedented that it’s reshaping the very fabric of the roster. Alex Clancy recounts a “laundry list” of starters and key contributors who’ve landed on injured reserve, leaving the Cardinals to scrape together lineups from the practice squad just to finish out the year. But this isn’t just a pity party—it’s an honest assessment of how injuries have impacted coaching decisions, player development, and team morale.

With these setbacks as the backdrop, Alex Clancy makes the case for Jacoby Brissette’s value. Is he a stopgap quarterback, or could he actually be the starter in 2026? The show offers thoughtful justification for Brissette, highlighting his stability, efficiency, and the way he’s soldiered through impossible circumstances without a run game or reliable offensive line.

You'll also hear Alex Clancy preview the upcoming matchup against the Texans, calling it potentially the toughest battle of the year. With Paris Johnson Jr. and Trey Benson likely sidelined, and the Houston defense ramping up after a big win, Alex Clancy warns this could be “nightmare fuel” for the battered Cards.

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This episode is a candid, heartfelt look at the realities of life for a team in freefall from injuries, while still searching for the silver linings and roadmap to a competitive future. If you want raw honesty, inside perspective, and a community-first feel, this episode is essential listening for Cardinals fans and NFL diehards alike. Let's discuss.

 

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