Arizona Cardinals Monti Ossenfort and Jonathan Gannon Under Microscope
On this special Christmas Eve edition of Locked On Cardinals, Alex Clancy welcomes Cam Cox of 12 News for a candid and spirited conversation about all things Arizona Cardinals. The duo digs into the hottest topics swirling around the franchise as they approach the end of another challenging NFL season.
First up, Alex Clancy and Cam tackle the “blame pie”: how much responsibility should GM Monti Ossenfort, head coach Jonathan Gannon, and owner Michael Bidwill shoulder for the team’s recent struggles? Through lively banter, they assess the front office decisions, coaching errors, and unavoidable impact of injuries that have shaped the Cardinals’ fate in 2024. Listeners get an honest evaluation of whether the team should “clean house” or keep building, and which positions are desperate for a talent infusion.
The discussion then turns to core players like Budda Baker and James Conner. Is this the offseason where the Cardinals move on from their beloved safety, and will they part ways with their workhorse running back as he enters his thirties? Alex Clancy and Cam analyze contract situations, read the tea leaves from cryptic social media posts, and offer insight into how roster decisions could shape the team’s future direction.
They also highlight reasons for optimism, spotlighting emerging stars such as Trey Benson, Trey McBride, Michael Wilson, and Paris Johnson Jr. Both hosts share their thoughts on building around young talent and where the team must improve, especially in the trenches and secondary, to be competitive in 2025 and beyond.
Packed with knowledgeable takes, fan perspectives, and light-hearted moments—including a debate over favorite Christmas movies—this episode offers a well-rounded look at the state of the Cardinals. Perfect for listeners searching for analysis, hope, and a little holiday cheer to close out the season! Let’s discuss.
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12 comments
lmao doesn't matter bidwill not firing anyone will cost him to much and he loves his money
If JG stays, if his staff doesn't change and if we keep the sh!t show scouts, I am boycotting this team completely next year. I have done it second half of this season and my life has improved. 😂😅😂
35 plus years as a AZ fan (Phoenix Cardinals), count on one hand we had winning seasons, Michael Bidwell is making is easy to walk away from this team. I am close to burning all my AZ gear and say fuk it.
You act like monti has drafted a bunch of studs, he is not void of criticism hate this notion he's done a good job. Most of his top draft choices haven't worked
3 years is a rebuild … 5 years is a problem …10 years is a pattern … 50 years it's the owner Save yourselves Cards fans, find another team , nowhere is it written you can't change teams
I personally feel, that this, this right here, is new ground, we, as a fanbase have never been here, does FO really stay with our current coaching staff, and give the coaches another shot? And see where the fourth year goes, or, like everyone says, burn it all down, and start all over again, i remember other podcasters on Locked In, just telling AC, and the fanbase, to be patient, it might not work out this year, just be patient
l moved on lm a packers fan now good luck lmao
Monti's Guys don't win anything. A bunch of potential with little talent.
Move team.
Two of my best in cardinal analysis and sport in general
Struggle vs teams over .500 .. From Gannon’s term and Murray’s.. Monti for three yrs awful..free agency anyone thinking Sweat is a plus.. yes 11 sacks but only 8 more solo tackles.. with a total of 27 assists and solo tackles..that mean he disappears besides sacks.. every yr they say the same thing not far off.. this is the sleeper team.. and they fall flat.. wake up people.. this is an on paper team that fans think is better than it is.. even Will Johnson not one int..but multiple flags.. Benson hasn’t done anything besides two big runs the rest nothing much… they need a whole makeover at RB plus DL .. LB’s.. CB’s OL just everywhere.. QB
I’m in the boat of firing them but if they’re brought back I hope they bring in good assistants like Todd Bowles if he’s let go from Tampa Bay or Shane Steichen with the Colts. Also these are some targets I want the Cardinals to target via the Draft/Free Agency.
O-Line:
•Spencer Fano
•Caleb Lomu
•Francis Mauigoa
•Cole Van Lanen
•Jermaine Eluemunor
•Wyatt Teller
•Ed Ingram
•Braden Smith
WR:
•Calvin Austin
•Romeo Doubs
•Jalen Nailor
•Wan’Dale Robinson
•Alec Pierce
DT:
•John Franklin-Myers
•Sebastian Joseph-Day
•Sheldon Rankins
•Teair Tart
•Neville Gallimore
LB:
•Kaden Elliss
•Devin Lloyd
•Quay Walker
•Devin Bush
•Leo Chenal
•Nakobe Dean
CB:
•Eric Stokes
•Alontae Taylor
•Cordale Flott
•Chidobe Awuzie
•Coby Bryant
•Jaylen Watson