3 Drastic moves the Cardinals must make for a hard reset

The Arizona Cardinals need a hard reset on a rebuilding roster that is falling apart this season.

By Reese Kunz · Raising Zona

Published: Tuesday, 13 October 2026 at 8:45 PM

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Raising Zona argues the Arizona Cardinals must make three drastic moves to initiate a complete organizational reset.
The writer urges Arizona to start quarterback Carson Beck over veteran Jacoby Brissett to evaluate the position.
Kunz recommends firing defensive coordinator Nick Rallis after Arizona allowed an NFL-worst 32.4 points per game.

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Writing for Raising Zona, Reese Kunz argues that the Arizona Cardinals need a complete reset following a four-game losing streak and a 45-21 blowout loss to the Detroit Lions. Kunz proposes three drastic changes to salvage the franchise's long-term future, beginning with replacing starting quarterback Jacoby Brissett with rookie Carson Beck to properly evaluate the position.

Kunz also calls for the dismissals of defensive coordinator Nick Rallis and general manager Monti Ossenfort. The writer highlights that Arizona's defense ranks worst in the NFL by allowing 32.4 points per game, while Ossenfort holds a 16-40 record and recently traded away Marvin Harrison Jr. to the Houston Texans.

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