GLENDALE – The Arizona Cardinals made plenty of noise during the NFL Draft, selecting Norte Dame running back Jeremiyah Love third overall. Plenty of experts came out of the woodworks to try to make sense of the selection, for a roster that already has three halfbacks. However, All-Pro tight end Trey McBride spoke with Arizona Sports about the team’s decision to draft Love and made the selection seem obvious.
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Dec 21, 2025; Glendale, Arizona, USA; Arizona Cardinals tight end Trey McBride (85) on the field during warm ups prior to a game against the Atlanta Falcons at State Farm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-Imagn Images
McBride on Cardinals drafting Love:
Cardinals owner Michael Bidwill and general manager Monti Ossenfort seemed innately focused on improving the offense in 2026. The first domino was hiring offensive-minded head coach Mike LaFleur from the Los Angeles Rams, and then drafting Love third overall, when many believed an edge rusher was a better pick. The plan continued in the third when the franchise drafted Miami quarterback Carson Beck to completely overhaul the offense.
McBride seemingly is open to investing fully into the offense for next season. He wants his unit to become a “powerful” force, and he might get his wish. The two-time Pro Bowler will have a stellar running game with Love behind a retooled offensive line and returning receivers like Marvin Harrison Jr. and Michael Wilson.
Arizona Cardinals general manager Monti Ossenfort and head coach Mike LaFleur (right) introduce their first-round draft pick running back Jeremiyah Love during a news conference at the Cardinals Dignity Health training facility on April 24, 2026, in Tempe, Ariz. Syndication: Arizona Republic
Arizona had the 23rd scoring offense last year, but its running game was truly atrocious. The Cardinals averaged 93.1 rushing yards per game, 31st in the NFL. With Love in the backfield and McBride ready to block for his new running back, LaFleur’s is expected to completely turn this ground game around and become a strong unit heading into next year.
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Reporter Tanner Tortorella covers general assignment for Burn City Sports. You can follow him on his X account, @TannerTSports
