Jonathan Gannon’s season with the Cardinals can be summarized in three phases: a tough start, a highly promising middle, and a painful end.<\/p>
After six regular-season games, the Cardinals held a 2-4 record and didn’t seem far from being able to turn things around. The NFC West appeared more open than ever. Four wins later, they found themselves atop the division and favored to win it.<\/p>
But the end of the season didn’t go as expected.<\/p>
Sunday’s game against the Panthers perfectly encapsulates their struggles. Defeated 36-30 in overtime by Bryce Young<\/a><\/strong> and the Panthers, the Cardinals are now officially out of playoff contention.<\/p> A collapse that Gannon is taking on himself.<\/p> “I’m not satisfied with the performance of the team, and that starts with me,”<\/em> Gannon declared, via Josh Weinfuss of ESPN.com<\/a>. “So, what I’m really saying, that’s an indictment on myself. I’m not satisfied with myself.”<\/em><\/p> However, there are reasons for optimism for this team.<\/p> It’s worth noting that last year, the Cardinals finished with a 4-13 record, meaning they have the potential to double their win total this season. To achieve this, they’ll need to win their last two games against division rivals: the Rams and the 49ers.<\/p> READ ALSO : <\/strong><\/p>