Cardinals Cover 2

Ep. 1030 - So, plenty of news on Monday. The biggest of which was Josh Sweat practiced. He was activated off the physically unable to perform list and worked out with his teammates for the first time. Craig Grialou and Jesus Quinonez react and discuss Sweat’s importance to the defense let alone the entire team; plus, the running back room is now minus Trey Benson, what’s the latest with Jeremiyah Love and fellow rookie Carson Beck, what did Mike LaFleur have to say about what Matt LaFleur had to say regarding Wednesday’s joint practice with the Packers, and a look back at the preseason game against the Dallas Cowboys.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ep. 1028 - OK, it’s early, and it doesn’t count. But this offense has been fun to watch, and maybe more importantly, the players are having fun. So, what does it mean moving forward? How much of what’s been seen during the preseason will translate to the regular season? Craig Grialou and Dani Sureck discuss the Mike LaFleur-led offense from the quarterback play to the wide receiver play through the first two preseason games, go over the latest injury news regarding Jeremiyah Love, Carson Beck and Chase Bisontis plus debate how much, if at all, the starters will play this week against the Dallas Cowboys in what is the Cardinals’ only home game of the preseason.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ep. 1026 - The talent is there. Players like Trey McBride, Michael Wilson and Marvin Harrison Jr. plus newcomers Jeremiyah Love, Tyler Allgeier and Kendrick Bourne. Again, a lot of talent. That’s not the question. Just how that talent meshes with Jacoby Brissett, the offensive line and Mike LaFleur as the playcaller is the question. And that’s fair. Recently, Gilberto Manzano from Sports Illustrated and The MMQB visited Cardinals training camp. He sat down with Craig Grialou and Zach Gershman to discuss all the individual talent in Arizona, the need to be more efficient in the run game, the hope that Walter Nolen III and Will Johnson are key building blocks on defense, and, oh yeah, running into Jason Sudekis at the airport. It’s a great conversation ahead of the Cardinals’ preseason opener.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ep. 1024 - January. That’s the last time the Cardinals played a game. Some seven months ago. On Thursday, they and the Carolina Panthers suit up for the Hall of Fame Game in Canton. And because there’s a game, that means there’s a depth chart, the first of the preseason. Craig Grialou and Zach Gershman go over it, focusing first on the defense and the position battles that do exist in the coaches’ eyes. Then it’s the offense, and no, it’s not a big deal that Jeremiyah Love is listed behind Tyler Allgeier at running back. What is a big deal, though, was seeing Walter Nolen III practice on Sunday after leaving Friday’s practice early. Nolen has looked good so far in training camp. Also, Craig and Zach discuss who stood out during Sunday’s Back Together Weekend practice.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ep. 1022 - It’s early in his tenure as head coach, but already Mike LaFleur has made it known what he feels is the best way to evaluate players. In pads, playing 11-on-11. In other words, his words, “real football.” For the second straight day at training camp, the Cardinals practiced in full pads. Craig Grialou and Jesus Quinonez discuss what they saw, in-between all the laundry on the field. Yeah, a lot of flags thrown by the officials, due to penalties on both sides of the ball. Jeremiyah Love continues to impress - he was the first name Jesus mentioned; Marvin Harrison Jr. bounced back from a difficult practice the day before; and Carson Beck may have had his best of work, closing with a touchdown pass to Bryson Green who made a diving catch in the end zone to finish a successful 2-minute drill.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ep. 1020 - Let’s be honest: Not much is expected from the Arizona Cardinals in 2026. That seems to be the consensus, both locally and nationally - but certainly not shared by those players in the locker room. Still, when looking at the roster, it’s hard not to notice the talent, especially on offense. Playmakers like Trey McBride, Michael Wilson, Marvin Harrison Jr., and now Jeremiyah Love have many talking about the potential and the possibility of what it may look like under the direction and guidance of new head coach Mike LaFleur. Recently, NFL Network reporter Omar Ruiz visited Cardinals training camp. He and Craig Grialou chatted it up about the offense, what needs to happen defensively if the team hopes to surprise, and playing in what is a juggernaut of a division in the NFC West.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ep. 1018 - Day 2 of Cardinals training camp and the first day open to fans; that always brings a little more excitement. The headline, of course, is quarterback. Yes, Jacoby Brissett is practicing, but how much is he participating? And when Brissett is not under center, who is and with which unit? Craig Grialou and Dani Sureck talk about what they saw from the quarterbacks as well as the rotation at running back. Also, Craig and Dani highlight some of the top plays made by players such as Trey McBride, Michael Wilson and Max Melton, who really flashed on Friday. There’s also discussion on how well BJ Ojulari has looked, why Josh Sweat is starting camp on the physically unable to perform list (PUP) and Mike LaFleur’s philosophy on fighting.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.