The End of an Error: the Kyler Murray Era Comes to a Close

It’s official. After seven underwhelming seasons, the Arizona Cardinals have informed Kyler Murray that he will be released when the new league year opens on March 11, 2026. Murray, once the shiny Heisman Trophy winner, once the face of a franchise reborn, leaves the desert with a 38-48-1 record, one playoff appearance, zero playoff wins, and a parting message that … Read More

Same Old Arizona Cardinals: The NFLPA Report Card We Deserved (and Dreaded)

Every year, hope springs eternal in the desert. Every year, something finds a way to remind us that being an Arizona Cardinals fan is less a hobby and more a coping mechanism. This year’s NFLPA report card, a survey of 1,759 NFL players grading all 32 franchises, is the latest reminder that while things may be improving on the field, … Read More

In Defense of Michael Bidwill: Context Matters for Cardinals’ Ticket Pricing

Yesterday you may remember that when we spoke about the Jonathan Gannon firing, we took a critical position regarding ownership being the one tying bind in the team’s failures. But there are good reasons to dole out blame and unfair ones. Michael Bidwill is facing criticism over ticket prices and stadium changes at State Farm Stadium, but the backlash deserves … Read More

The Unceasing Pain of a Franchise: What a New Quarterback Says About Cardinals Fandom

There’s a special kind of pain reserved for Arizona Cardinals fans, a uniquely torturous experience that somehow manages to feel both fresh and numbingly familiar with each passing season. The latest chapter? Benching Kyler Murray, the franchise quarterback they gave a $230 million contract extension to just two years ago. It’s not just a personnel decision; it’s a billboard announcement … Read More

A Legendary Season Snuffed Out: The Tragic Case of Cam Skattebo

Every once in a while football will remind you that it is a game built on violence…that it only takes one play to negate a brilliant season or to end a legend. That it can be cruel in its randomness, that someone can seem invincible one moment and on their way to the hospital the next. This past weekend we … Read More

Cam Skattebo’s Next Phase: the Talented Arizona State Star Enters the NFL

Last weekend the NFL Draft was held; it’s like Christmas morning for NFL general managers and football fans, but for college players it’s a truly transformative moment. It’s when their lifelong dreams are fulfilled and their lives are changed. One of the players for whom this is true is Cam Skattebo, the star Arizona State running back who tore up … Read More