With the Kansas City Chiefs knocking off the San Francisco 49ers in Super Bowl LVIII, it’s onto the heart of the offseason for the Arizona Cardinals and the rest of the league.
But not without first taking a look at the end-of-the-year — and way-too-early — NFL power rankings.
When it comes down to the Cardinals’ spot in any of the rankings dropping post-Super Bowl, there’s both room for improvement and optimism heading into Year 2 under general manager Monti Ossenfort and head coach Jonathan Gannon.
It’s no secret the Cardinals have holes to fill — most notably at wide receiver, defensive and offensive line, cornerback and pass rusher.
How much do those needs in addition to a 4-13 mark from last season play into Arizona’s ranking this time around?
A roundup of power rankings from around the league ahead of both the NFL Draft Combine and 2024 NFL Draft.
Cardinals fans will take it after winning just eight games over the past two seasons.
Check out what early NFL power rankings for the 2024 NFL season are saying about Kyler Murray and the Cardinals’ chances.
Vinnie Iyer writes: “There’s promise with a fully healthy Kyler Murray and the Cardinals having the capital to improve much around him.
Jonathan Gannon got the defense on the right track with limited personnel, too. Consider them a playoff sleeper.
Freddie Boston writes: “Arizona must strengthen its offensive and defensive lines to compete in the NFC West. Adding a wide receiver should also be a priority.
Matt Johnson writes: “It was always going to be a multi-year process for the Arizona Cardinals.
In cleaning up the mess left by Steve Keim and Kliff Kingsbury, Monti Ossenfort and Jonathan Gannon put the Arizona Cardinals on the right path in 2023.
Now loaded with draft capital, Ossenfort can start finding young talent to unlock Gannon’s defense and help quarterback Kyler Murray.
