The Cardinals aren't as far away as you think
Summary
Hosts Brett Coleman and EJ Snyder analyze the Arizona Cardinals' 2025 season, highlighting a 3-14 record driven by poor trench play and defensive execution. They explore the new coaching staff led by Mike LaFleur, noting his Kubiac-Shanahan offensive lineage and the team's shift toward an under-center, gap-scheme identity. The episode details significant offseason moves, including the drafting of Jeremiah Love and Chase Basanta to stabilize the offensive line and rushing attack. Finally, the hosts engage in a theoretical discussion on how the team’s win total would improve with a quarterbac…
Topics discussed
Sponsors and Intro: Cardinals Foundation
Theory Crafting: Trading Jordan Love
Win Projection and Defensive Potential
2024 Performance Analysis via Bootleg Power Score
Trench Efficiency and Rushing Futility
Offensive Line Rebuild and Free Agency
Mike LaFleur's Coaching Lineage
Offensive Scheme: McVeigh Influences
Sponsor Break: Quo
Receiver Room and Early Run Concepts
Gap Scheme vs. Quarters Defense
Defensive Strategy: Post-Snap Rotations
Defensive Execution and Talent Gaps
Patreon Infographics and Support
GM Montez Morgan's Strategy and Heat
Coaching Staff Changes and Retentions
Roster Turnover: Departures
Roster Retentions and New Signings
Draft Analysis: Jeremiah Love and OL
Draft Analysis: Carson Beck and QB Strategy
Late Round Picks and UDFA Storylines
Ceiling and Floor: Win Projections
Schedule Outlook and Future Path
Outro and Final Sponsors
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