Arizona Cardinals
· 2026-07-09
The Arizona Cardinals are tanking, according to NFL insider Mike Florio, due to their uncertain quarterback situation and lack of effort to sign a clear starter.
The Cardinals currently have Jacoby Brissett, Gardner Minshew, and rookie Carson Beck, but Florio pointed out that they made no effort to sign a clear starter after releasing Kyler Murray.
The team's attempt to sign Jimmy Garoppolo did not work out, and they settled for Gardner Minshew, who is presumably the backup to Jacoby Brissett.
The Cardinals' tanking could lead to them earning the No. 1 overall selection in the 2027 NFL Draft, where they can select Arch Manning, but Florio questioned whether Manning would even be willing to join the team.
The Cardinals are currently standing 16th in the National Football Conference with a 3-14 record and are on a L9 streak.
The Cardinals' next game is against the Los Angeles Chargers on September 13, 2026, and their performance will be closely watched as they try to turn their season around.
And with the possibility of drafting Arch Manning, the Cardinals' front office will be under pressure to make the right decisions.
But Florio's warning that the Cardinals might not be an attractive destination for Manning could be a concern for the team.
The Manning family has used its leverage to avoid unstable organizations in the past, as seen with Eli Manning's refusal to play for the San Diego Chargers in 2004.
So the Cardinals will need to prove themselves as a competitive team to attract top talent like Arch Manning.
The Cardinals' fans will be hoping that the team can turn their season around and become a competitive force in the NFL.