Cardinals Start Season Facing a Talent Deficit and Uncertainty
Dan Bickley argues the 2026 Cardinals enter training camp with a serious elite-talent drought: four drafts without a Pro Bowl selection, and only two players (Trey McBride and Budda Baker) regarded as top-10 at their positions. The quarterback situation is unsettled, with Jacoby Brissett likely to start amid a logjam and a rookie in the mix, placing Coach Mike LaFleur under pressure to lead a rebuild. With national scrutiny and a potentially tough schedule, the team could set a historic low bar for success, making this season a pivotal test for GM Monti Ossenfort and the organization to prove the rebuild is moving forward.