Arizona Cardinals Signing Malik Willis Inching Closer to Formality

On this episode of Locked On Cardinals, Alex Clancy dives right into the chaos of the NFL’s legal tampering phase as free agency kicks off, with one big question looming over Arizona: Is signing Malik Willis at quarterback now just a formality? Alex Clancy unpacks the rising rumors linking Willis to the Cardinals, exploring what his potential contract might mean for the rest of the team’s roster decisions—and why Alex Clancy remains skeptical about the move. The show then zeroes in on the ripple effects of recent personnel changes, especially the return of James Conner on a team-friendly deal. Does re-signing Conner shut the door on the Cardinals drafting star running back Jeremiyah Love with the third overall pick? Or are there still big question marks about the health and depth of the backfield that could keep Love in play on draft night? Throughout the episode, Alex Clancy underscores the pressing need for Arizona to invest heavily in the offensive line, especially if Willis does join the team. He breaks down the challenges of balancing salary cap space—with $48 million available before rookie contracts hit—between bolstering protection up front, filling defensive holes, and gambling on a high-upside but largely unproven quarterback. The episode doesn’t shy away from critiquing the Cardinals’ typically slow and conservative approach in the early days of free agency, calling for urgency and smarter roster building if the franchise really wants to set itself up long term. Beyond the big headlines, Alex Clancy also touches on smaller but notable roster moves, like the restructured deal for cornerback Sean Murphy Bunting and the addition of kicker Josh Karty, pondering how these signings reflect Arizona’s perennial pattern of “housekeeping” while other teams make bolder splashes. Packed with candid analysis, a bit of frustration, and the always-honest perspective you’ve come to expect, this episode is a must-listen for Cardinals fans hoping to understand the team’s evolving free agency strategy and the crucial roster-building decisions looming on the horizon. Let's discuss. Everydayer ClubIf you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most loyal fans. Click here to learn more and join your team’s community: https://lockedonpodcasts.com/everydayerclub Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! TurboTax This year you’re getting a major upgrade — Intuit TurboTax now has in-person locations nationwide. Visit http://TurboTax.com/local to book your appointment today. Indeed Listeners of this show get a $75 Sponsored Job Credit to help give your job the premium placement it deserves at http://Indeed.com/podcast. Gametime Today's episode is brought to you by Gametime. Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDON for $20 off your first purchase. Terms and conditions apply. FanDuel FanDuel is giving you a way to turn that energy into even bigger potential wins with a College Basketball Parlay Profit Boost. Visit https://FANDUEL.COM to get started — Play Your Game. 5-Hour ENERGY Have your cake & drink it too. Birthday cake-flavor is back, no fork needed. Vanilla-y cakey flavor, caffeinated kick, and no sugar. It's party time. Order Now at 5-hourENERGY.com or Amazon. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Find and follow Locked On Cardinals on your favorite podcast platforms: Apple https://apple.co/3gzT6Pg Spotify https://spoti.fi/3wsOL7a Audacy https://bit.ly/3xdaqjU Stitcher https://bit.ly/3cFWffn Google https://buff.ly/2yH7WOl Megaphone https://bit.ly/2RUBlC5x Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.