NFC West
Cardinals offense: 33% water · Cardinals defense: 29% air
TeamThe starters spread evenly across the elements. No single identity, which makes them hard to scout.
The head coach and this lineup don't naturally mesh. 10 of 26 are good fits. The starting lineup has no dominant element, so LaFleur's water approach sets the tone. Strongest link to LaFleur: McBride (TE). The big factor is a shared element. Watch Williams (CB) with LaFleur. The issue is a Sun square.
Parts of the offense click with Hackett and parts don't. 6 of 11 starters fit well. Hackett's fire Sun runs against a water-leaning offense. Different speeds, and someone will have to adjust. Strongest link to Hackett: Froholdt (OL). The big factor is a Sun trine.
On paper, this defense wasn't built for Rallis. Only 4 of 12 starters are natural fits. Strongest link to Rallis: Burke (CB). The big factor is a Sun trine. Watch Stills (EDGE) with Rallis. The issue is a Chinese zodiac clash.
The staff chemistry between LaFleur and Hackett looks strong. LaFleur and Rallis are a workable staff pairing, with some differences to manage. If this group clicks, it's in spite of the charts.
Counts the Sun, Moon, Mercury, Venus, and Mars of every player in the unit. The comparison is against the same unit across the league.
The starting quarterback with his starting receivers, tight ends, and offensive coordinator.
The stars like this pairing. Two fire Suns in Brissett and Bourne. Natural understanding, same tempo. In the Chinese element cycle, Brissett's Water feeds Bourne's Wood. Brissett helps Bourne grow. Give it reps and it should click.
Brissett and Harrison have more working for them than against them. A Sun trine between Brissett and Harrison. Timing comes easy, and trust comes early. Two fire Suns in Brissett and Harrison. Natural understanding, same tempo. There's a wrinkle. Brissett's Sun may square Harrison's Moon. If so, expect some friction under the surface. More good than bad, and the good is real.
The stars like this pairing. The Monkey and the Dragon sit in the same Chinese zodiac triangle, so Brissett and Wilson have built-in trust. One more, with an asterisk. Wilson's Sun may trine Brissett's Moon, a strong sign of comfort if the birth times cooperate. There's a wrinkle. Fire and water Suns in Brissett and Wilson. They'll have to work at it, because their natural rhythms don't match. Give it reps and it should click.
This one takes some work. Brissett and McBride have opposing Mars. Different ways of fighting, and when it works they cover each other's weak side. Fire and water Suns in Brissett and McBride. They'll have to work at it, because their natural rhythms don't match. McBride's Earth checks Brissett's Water. Useful accountability, or a source of tension. Worth watching when things get tense.
Player and coach line up beautifully here. Brissett and Hackett have their Suns nearly stacked. Player and coach want the same thing, and the message lands without translation. Coach and player are both fire Suns. The scheme and the player's style want the same thing. One more, with an asterisk. Brissett's Sun may sit right on Hackett's Moon, depending on the birth hour. If it does, that's a classic bond. Not everything lines up, though. Hackett's Earth checks Brissett's Water. When the coach does the checking, that's discipline. When the player does, expect pushback. Expect Hackett to get the most out of him.