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On this episode of Locked On Cardinals, Alex Clancy dives into the Arizona Cardinals’ ongoing coaching staff saga, focusing on the team’s recent assistant coach hires and, most notably, the continued mystery surrounding the vacant defensive coordinator position. Alex Clancy kicks things off by breaking down the hiring of new wide receivers coach Tony Sorrentino, formerly an assistant with the Minnesota Vikings, highlighting Sorrentino’s experience working with elite receivers like Justin Jefferson and Jordan Addison, and what his addition could mean for the development of Marvin Harrison Jr. and the Cardinals’ young receiving corps. The conversation pivots to new running backs coach Matt Merritt, who makes his NFL debut after helping Miami set ACC rushing records at the college level. Alex Clancy analyzes whether Merritt’s lack of NFL experience is truly a risk and explains why the running backs coach, unlike the offensive line coach, might not be a make-or-break hire. The episode’s central theme revolves around the Cardinals’ lingering uncertainty at defensive coordinator. With the NFL Combine and free agency fast approaching, Alex Clancy voices growing concern over the prolonged search, questioning whether it results from front office indecision, lack of job appeal, or deeper-rooted organizational instability under Michael Bidwill and Monti Ossenfort. He reviews potential candidates, stalled interviews, and wonders about possible internal disagreements or the team simply struggling to attract top defensive minds—an especially troubling sign given Arizona’s promising young defensive pieces. Throughout the show, Alex Clancy maintains a candid, sometimes critical perspective on the Cardinals’ process, expressing frustrations shared by fans yet emphasizing the hope that, despite appearances, the team will eventually make the right hire to guide a talented but still-developing roster. The episode is a must-listen for Cardinals fans seeking transparency and real talk about the state of their team heading into a pivotal offseason. Let’s discuss.
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