# Alex Clancy: Known on the show as "Clancy," they expect the Cardinals to win more games than last season while still landing a high pick, believes Ty Simpson goes in the first round and Carson Beck no later than the third, and lays out an Arizona backfield in which Tyler Algeier supplants James Conner while Trey Benson survives camp. They also side with Michael Wilson in the receiver battle. **Claimed:** Mar 21, 2026 **Pundit:** Alex Clancy — https://missedtakes.co/pundits/alex-clancy **Outlet:** Locked On Cardinals (podcast) — https://missedtakes.co/outlets/locked-on-cardinals-podcast **How it reached us:** said on air, transcribed by us **Original:** https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/pdrl.fm/21b2e1/lockedon.simplecastaudio.com/0831a005-6f5d-4f43-bcfd-48944f8a9575/episodes/a3796e39-6e3a-4ac5-bb7d-fae6cdc27a85/audio/128/default.mp3?aid=rss_feed&awCollectionId=0831a005-6f5d-4f43-bcfd-48944f8a9575&awEpisodeId=a3796e39-6e3a-4ac5-bb7d-fae6cdc27a85&feed=SRxnlfNZ 9 claims — 2 depth chart calls, 2 mock draft picks, 2 roster spot calls, 2 team draft slot calls and 1 season win total — the 8 we can check each graded on its own rather than as one all-or-nothing call. It names 7 players and teams, each linked to their own record. 2 of the 8 calls we can check have settled so far, averaging 100 out of 100, against 50 for a naive guess at the same calls. The other one was too vague to check, so it is not graded. Of the 2 unsettled calls enough other pundits have weighed in on, this one lands below the rest of the room on every one. > But, yeah, no. I still think the Cardinals gonna win more games this year in the past. *(their words, quoted for attribution)* ## The claims - **Carson Beck to be picked “no later than the third round” (picks 65–100)** - Kind: Mock Draft Picks · About: Carson Beck - Verdict: scored 100 out of 100, against 50 for a naive guess - **Ty Simpson to be picked “first round” (picks 1–32)** - Kind: Mock Draft Picks · About: Ty Simpson - Verdict: scored 100 out of 100, against 50 for a naive guess - **Trey Benson to make the roster** - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: Trey Benson, Arizona Cardinals - Verdict: not settled yet - **Michael Wilson to be 1st on the depth chart** - Kind: Depth Chart Calls · About: Michael Wilson, Arizona Cardinals - Verdict: not settled yet - **Arizona Cardinals to pick “top five or top six” (picks 1–5)** - Kind: Team Draft Slot Calls · About: Arizona Cardinals - Verdict: not settled yet - “But, yeah, no. I still think the Cardinals gonna win more games this year in the past.” - Kind: Season Win Totals · About: Arizona Cardinals - Verdict: too vague to check - **Arizona Cardinals to pick “top 15” (picks 1–15)** - Kind: Team Draft Slot Calls · About: Arizona Cardinals - Verdict: not settled yet - **James Conner to be cut** - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: James Conner, Arizona Cardinals - Verdict: not settled yet - **Tyler Allgeier to be 1st on the depth chart** - Kind: Depth Chart Calls · About: Tyler Allgeier, Arizona Cardinals - Verdict: not settled yet ## Who this take is about - Carson Beck — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/carson-beck - Ty Simpson — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/ty-simpson - Trey Benson — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/trey-benson - Arizona Cardinals — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/teams/cardinals - Michael Wilson — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/michael-wilson - James Conner — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/james-conner - Tyler Allgeier — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/tyler-allgeier ## What others said about the same people - Garrett Podell on Carson Beck: Podell argues the Cardinals have maxed out with Jacoby Brissett and that rookie Carson Beck should be ramped up to replace them as starter, targeting Week 8 at Dallas for Beck's regular-season debut. — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/2f499498-ebbe-41f8-8ea3-41fe96f79432 (scored 0) - Jesse Holley on Arizona Cardinals: Jesse predicted the Cowboys finish 10-7 but still win the NFC East with 10 wins, picking Dallas over the Giants, Commanders, Texans, Buccaneers, Colts (loss), and losing to Baltimore, Green Bay, Philadelphia twice, Arizona, Seattle and the Rams. — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/c8bf64dc-c1b3-42db-86f8-51b862676332 (scored 100) - Garrett Podell on Arizona Cardinals: For Week 7 of the 2026 season, Podell predicts Daniel Jones plays a clean, turnover-free game against Minnesota's top-ranked defense, Bijan Robinson rushes for 150-plus yards against the undefeated 49ers, and the Cardinals upset the Broncos at home without scoring a touchdown. — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/5e8e3212-036d-46f2-8339-92fbb0e4be71 (scored 0) - Tyler Sullivan on Arizona Cardinals: In his Week 7 upset alert column, Sullivan expects the Cardinals to score in the low-to-mid 20s and beat the visiting Broncos, whose offense he views as broken under Bo Nix. He also suggests Sam Darnold's turnovers will let the Chiefs win in Seattle and remain undefeated. — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/acdebc00-85f6-4a9d-9cd8-f803aaebe525 (scored 0) - Tyler Sullivan on Arizona Cardinals: Sullivan projects final scores for every Week 7 NFL game, including a comfortable Vikings home win over the Colts, a Jets win over the winless Dolphins, a Browns road win in Tennessee, another Cardinals upset over Denver, and a Bengals win in Baltimore. — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/97bc793d-c9fd-46fc-9ecb-2df22b1100ac (scored 23.81) - Donnie Druin on Jacoby Brissett: Following the Cardinals' decision not to make staff or lineup changes, Druin states that Jacoby Brissett will remain Arizona's starting quarterback for another week, with rookie Carson Beck staying behind them. — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/cb29b9b6-2fbf-4df8-8438-ac3f0b9b9566 (scored 100) ## More depth chart calls The same kind of call, about other players and teams. - Jeremy Brener on Drew Lock: Brener picked the Seahawks to beat the Cardinals in Week 9 by a multi-score margin, giving a final score of 27-13, and expressed confidence Seattle would be fine with Drew Lock starting at quarterback. — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/7eb2d245-63d0-4be0-80ba-3f60197e2b16 (scored 100) - Jeremy Brener on Jalen Milroe: Brener suggests Seattle may turn to rookie-contract quarterback Jalen Milroe for their first career start in Week 9 against the Cardinals, with Sam Darnold ruled out and Drew Lock dealing with an elbow injury. — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/42d1bd81-5e19-456e-9f68-b3b135170ec0 (scored 0) - Michael Moore on Shedeur Sanders: In a Week 9 injury roundup, Moore forecast which banged-up fantasy contributors would play or sit: Deshaun Watson, Garrett Wilson, David Montgomery, Mike Evans, Deebo Samuel, TreVeyon Henderson and Terrance Ferguson are expected out, while Travis Kelce, Saquon Barkley, Michael Wilson, Christian Watson and Emeka Egbuka should play. They also expect Shedeur Sanders and Drew Lock to start at quarterback. — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/e26319a3-10aa-49a6-a24d-a257521363f0 (scored 100) - Zachary Pereles on Shedeur Sanders: Pereles writes that if Deshaun Watson can't clear concussion protocol in time, the Browns would likely turn to second-year quarterback Shedeur Sanders to start Week 9 against the Saints. — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/6dad75dd-1818-4a6a-91ea-832f491c2530 (scored 100) - Nic Bodiford on Joe Fagnano: Previewing Week 9 running game matchups, Bodiford expects Jacksonville to win lopsidedly over a depleted Baltimore team, with Bhayshul Tuten sitting out and Chris Rodriguez taking over as lead back, while Joe Fagnano starts at quarterback for the Ravens. They also view Broncos rookie Jonah Coleman as an RB2 going forward. — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/a13b9f29-bb76-4c56-b226-aca74b21f5b7 (scored 100) - Jacob Herlin on J.J. McCarthy: Herlin published Week 7 fantasy D/ST rankings with projections for 28 team defenses, led by Houston, Minnesota and Cleveland. They also expect Cleveland to post a fourth straight top-10 fantasy defense result, and predicts Jalon Daniels starts another week for Tampa Bay while J.J. McCarthy takes over as the Giants' starter. — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/cf4a2992-3760-464e-b540-6182ebc4457f (scored 100) --- Accuracy is 0-100 against what actually happened. The naive guess is what a strategy requiring no knowledge would have scored on the same call — the difference is the skill, and it is what the MissedTakes Score averages. Full method: https://missedtakes.co/methodology We summarize what a pundit said and quote a short span for attribution; we never republish their article. If this is wrong, tell us: https://missedtakes.co/corrections?pundit=alex-clancy