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The Arizona Cardinals may have gotten some unexpected help this week — and it could make them look a LOT better heading into Week 1.

The Rams offense looked terrible down under and it makes Mike LaFleur and his new Cardinals offense look better as he might have just been the mind behind some of their success. It gives even more excitement for LaFleur's new system.

And then there’s Jeremiyah Love.

With Jeremiyah Love available for Week 1, the Cardinals could have a major weapon back when the games actually count. His availability could significantly improve Arizona’s chances in the opener and give LaFleur another dynamic piece to work with.

In this episode of Southwest Bias, we break down:

Why the Rams offense looking better could actually make Mike LaFleur look betterWhat Thursday revealed about the Cardinals offenseWhy Jeremiyah Love being in line for Week 1 matters so muchHow Love could impact the Cardinals’ chances in the openerWhether Arizona is actually starting to look different heading into the regular seasonWhat we should believe — and what we shouldn’t — after Thursday

Are the Arizona Cardinals quietly in a better position heading into Week 1 than we thought?

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2:00 Thursday Night Football
5:00 Matchup Battle
17:30 Bo joins from Cardinals practice

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Has Jacoby Brissett’s stock gone UP as the Arizona Cardinals’ QB1? 👀

The Cardinals entered the 2026 season with plenty of questions at quarterback, and Brissett has a chance to change the conversation. But has he actually done enough to make us feel better about him leading the Arizona Cardinals?

Or will Brissett be a trade candidate come the deadline if he plays well enough?

In this episode of Southwest Bias, Espo breaks down:

Has Jacoby Brissett improved his standing as the Cardinals’ QB1?What has stood out from Brissett in Mike LaFleur’s new offense?Is Brissett looking more comfortable and confident?What does Carson Beck’s development mean for the quarterback conversation?How much should Cardinals fans actually buy into what we’ve seen?What does Brissett need to show next to prove he can be the guy?

The Cardinals need answers at quarterback, and Jacoby Brissett has an opportunity to bridget the gap until Carson Beck is ready.

Has Brissett’s stock actually gone UP — or are we getting ahead of ourselves?

Let us know what you think in the comments and subscribe to Southwest Bias for more Arizona Cardinals news, analysis, opinions and reactions.

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0:00 - Cardinals Stock Market
24:00 - Week-by-Week predictions

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Mike LaFleur is finally ready to unveil his newest “product”, the 2026 Arizona Cardinals, and we’re about to get our first real look at it Sunday against the Los Angeles Chargers.

This isn’t just another game. It’s an opportunity to see what Mike LaFleur’s offense actually looks like when the lights come on, and whether the Cardinals are building something we can actually buy into heading into the 2026 NFL season.

But what exactly do we need to see?

From the Arizona Cardinals offense and quarterback play to the way Mike LaFleur is using his personnel, there are multiple things that need to show up against the Chargers before we start believing this team can take a real step forward.

This is the unveiling of the product. Now it’s time to see if it is actually any good.

On this edition of Southwest Bias, Espo breaks down what he’ll be watching when the Arizona Cardinals take on the Chargers in Los Angeles Sunday, what could make this new-look Cardinals offense exciting, and the biggest signs that could convince us — or make us pump the brakes.

Are you buying Mike LaFleur’s new product yet?

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Jeremiyah Love is on track to be available for the Arizona Cardinals’ Week 1 opener but just how important could the rookie running back be to this team’s season?

On this episode of Southwest Bias, Espo breaks down the latest on Jeremiyah Love, what his potential availability for the Cardinals opener means, and why his role could be much bigger than simply adding another weapon to the offense.

The Arizona Cardinals have plenty of questions heading into the 2026 NFL season, and the running game is going to be a major part of the conversation. If Love is healthy and ready to contribute immediately, could he become one of the Cardinals’ biggest X-factors?

We’re talking Jeremiyah Love, the Arizona Cardinals, Week 1, the Cardinals offense, the running game, and what Love could mean for the team’s chances this season.

Is Jeremiyah Love the Cardinals’ secret weapon? Or are we putting too much pressure on a rookie before he’s even played a regular-season snap?

Let’s talk about it.

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Did Michael Wilson’s contract extension just give Arizona Cardinals general manager Monti Ossenfort a much-needed lifeline?

The Arizona Cardinals locking up Michael Wilson to a 3 year 75M contract is important for the team’s future, but there’s a bigger question worth asking, what does this extension mean for Monti Ossenfort?

Wilson has developed into an important piece of the Cardinals’ offense and one of Ossenfort’s top draft picks, and keeping him in Arizona gives the organization another young building block. But after the Cardinals’ recent struggles and questions surrounding Ossenfort’s roster construction, does this move help change the perception of his tenure or is it simply one good decision amongst questionable ones?

On this episode of Southwest Bias, Espo breaks down the Michael Wilson extension, what it says about the Arizona Cardinals’ direction, and whether this deal could actually impact Monti Ossenfort’s future in Arizona.

Is Michael Wilson part of the Cardinals’ long-term answer? Did Ossenfort make the right move? And most importantly, did this extension just save Monti?

Let us know what you think in the comments!

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0:00 - Rare Monti Ossenfort W 
5:20 - Michael Wilson and Monti Ossenfort
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🚨 BREAKING NEWS: Michael Wilson has agreed to a MASSIVE 3-year, $75 MILLION contract extension with the Arizona Cardinals!

ESPN’s Adam Schefter broke the news, with NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport reporting the contract details as the Cardinals make a huge commitment to Michael Wilson.

So why did reports come out to the contrary yesterday? Smart maneuvering by Michael Wilson’s agent. But what does a $75 million extension say about how the Cardinals view Wilson going forward? And what does this mean for Mike LaFleur’s offense and the weapons he has available for the longterm?

On this episode of Southwest Bias, Espo reacts to the breaking Michael Wilson contract news and breaks down what this massive extension means for the Cardinals.

🔥 We’re talking about:Michael Wilson’s 3-year, $75M Cardinals extensionAdam Schefter breaking the newsIan Rapoport reporting the contract detailsWhy the Cardinals made such a massive commitment to WilsonMichael Wilson’s future alongside Marvin Harrison Jr.Whether Wilson can live up to the $75 million price tagWhat this contract tells us about the Cardinals’ plans

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0:00 - Michael Wilson extended for 75 Million
6:00 - Why Wilson will succeed under new contract
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The Arizona Cardinals have the option to extend breakout wide receiver Michael Wilson but according to a report from ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler, the young wideout is going to test free agency.

The Cardinals reportedly attempted to sign him but he’s choosing to test his luck rather than signing an extension, raising an important question: Did the team low ball him or is he just wanting a potential fresh start?

Wilson has shown flashes of being an important piece of the Cardinals offense, but is he someone the Cardinals should have locked up sooner and paying a premium to do it? Or would Arizona be better off waiting and seeing what happens in free agency?

On this episode of Southwest Bias, Espo breaks down the Michael Wilson situation, what his potential free agency could mean for the Arizona Cardinals, and whether Monti Ossenfort should be willing to make a major commitment to Wilson.

Is Michael Wilson a future building block in Arizona? Is he worth extending before free agency? And could the Cardinals regret letting another valuable piece reach the open market?

The Cardinals have a decision to make. What would YOU do with Michael Wilson?

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The Arizona Cardinals just cut three high draft picks and those moves raise a MUCH bigger question: What exactly would you say Monti Ossenfort really does around here?

The Cardinals cutting BJ Ojulari, Trey Benson and Isaiah Jones isn’t just about three players no longer being on the roster. These moves shine a spotlight on some of Monti Ossenfort’s biggest decisions and whether the Cardinals have gotten enough from the players he has brought into the organization.

On this episode of Southwest Bias, Espo breaks down the Ojulari, Benson and Jones cuts and what they say about the Arizona Cardinals’ roster construction under Monti Ossenfort. Are these simply necessary NFL roster moves, or are they evidence of a much bigger problem with how this team has been built?

We’ll look at Ossenfort’s draft decisions, roster management, the Cardinals’ overall direction and why these latest moves could be another sign that his tenure in Arizona deserves much more scrutiny.

Is Monti Ossenfort actually building the Cardinals the right way? Or are we finally seeing the consequences of his biggest mistakes?

Let us know what YOU think in the comments.

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ESPN’s Ben Solak says the Arizona Cardinals are UNWATCHABLE — and that is a brutal assessment Cardinals fans can’t ignore.

But is Ben Solak right?

In this episode of Southwest Bias, Espo breaks down Solak’s criticism of the Arizona Cardinals and asks whether this team has actually become unwatchable, or if the national media is missing the bigger picture. From the Cardinals’ preseason struggles on defense and offensive potential, coaching hype and the expectations surrounding this team, there is plenty to debate.

Is this a legitimate warning sign for the Arizona Cardinals? Or is calling them “unwatchable” simply another national-media hot take that goes too far?

We’re talking Cardinals the biggest questions facing Arizona as they wrap up the preseason Friday night against the Green Bay Packers.

And as always, Southwest Bias brings the Arizona perspective and nuance the national media can’t.

What do you think? Are the Arizona Cardinals actually unwatchable? Or is Ben Solak completely wrong?

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1:30 - Is ESPN right?

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The Arizona Cardinals just got a major test against the Green Bay Packers in joint practice — but did it REALLY reveal anything of importance heading into the 2026 NFL season?

On this episode of Southwest Bias, Espo breaks down what we learned from the Cardinals vs. Packers joint practice, what stood out on both sides of the ball, and whether you can tell if Arizona looks like a team that can take a major step forward this season.

There were positives. There were concerns. And there were some moments that made us wonder if we could change the way we look at the Cardinals heading into the regular season.

Are the Arizona Cardinals finally showing signs of progress? Is the Cardinals offense ready to take another step? Can the defense hold up when the games actually count? And should Cardinals fans REALLY feel more hopeful after seeing this team go against the Packers?

Or are we reading too much into a joint practice?

That's the debate.

🔥 In this episode:

- Arizona Cardinals vs. Green Bay Packers joint practice

- What stood out from the Cardinals offense

- What we learned about Arizona's defense

- The biggest positives and concerns

- What the practice means for the 2026 Cardinals

- Whether Cardinals fans should actually have hope

- What to watch for when the preseason and regular season arrive

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