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Cardinals Cover 2
by Arizona Cardinals
A combination of news, analysis, storytelling and entertainment, Cardinals Cover 2 reaches from sideline to sideline and delivers Cardinals content to the avid fan year round. Our insiders break down the team’s performance, spotlighting its personalities and looking forward to the next matchup.
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Cardinals Cover 2 - Legends Return To Honor Larry Fitzgerald, Watch Cardinals Go For Second Straight Win
Ep. 1052 - Every week is a big week in the NFL. This week, though, for the Arizona Cardinals, it’s just a bit bigger. It’s Legends Weekend. More than 75 former players will be in town to help honor Larry Fitzgerald, who at halftime of Sunday’s game will be inducted into the Ring of Honor and have...
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Cardinals Cover 2 - Running With The Football, Hanging Onto The Football, Tight Ends Are Getting The Football
Ep. 1051 - The run game opens up so much; it opens up the pass game, it opens up the red zone. Right now, though, the Cardinals haven’t had much of an efficient run game. Yes, they’ve had their moments but consistent play from the run game is what’s needed. Craig Grialou and J.P. Shadrick discuss...
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Cardinals Cover 2 - Chad Ryland, Defense Star In Made For Hollywood-Victory In L.A.
Ep. 1050 - By himself Chad Ryland outscored the Los Angeles Rams, which was stifled by a Nick Rallis-led defense for nearly four quarters on Sunday. The result: a Cardinals win, 18-16, the team’s first since Week 1 and the first against an NFC West opponent since 2024. Craig Grialou and Dani…
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Cardinals Cover 2 - Jeremiyah Love Won’t Play Sunday When Arizona Cardinals Return To L.A.
Ep. 1049 - For the second time in six weeks, the Arizona Cardinals play a game at SoFi Stadium. Though this time it’s against the Los Angeles Rams, and they will not have rookie running back Jeremiyah Love on the field. Craig Grialou and Zach Gershman react to the latest news on Love before they...
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Cardinals Cover 2 - Roy Lopez Is Winning In The Trenches Plus Jeremiyah Love, Carson Beck Updates
Ep. 1048 - Don’t discount being back home. Don’t discount new Dad strength. OK, maybe not the main reasons but they are certainly some reasons when explaining the play of Roy Lopez so far this season. Quietly, Lopez is having a very good season, trending towards a career year. Craig Grialou and...
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Cardinals Cover 2 - Marvin Harrison Jr. Traded Then ‘Déjà Vu All Over Again’
Ep. 1047 - Things happen fast in the National Football League. Case in point: this past weekend. Craig Grialou and Dani Sureck dive into the Marvin Harrison Jr. trade, from their surprise to the bizarre way in which it was reported to ultimately the compensation received. Then, Craig and Dani…
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Cardinals Cover 2 - Former Colleagues Nick Rallis, Drew Petzing On Opposite Sides Sunday
Ep. 1046 - For three seasons Nick Rallis and Drew Petzing worked together as the coordinators for then-head coach Jonathan Gannon. The two were also on the same staff in Minnesota a few years back. In other words, they are very familiar with one another. Whether or not that gives one an advantage...
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Cardinals Cover 2 - Offense Has ‘Started To Build Our Identity’ Four Games Into Season
Ep. 1045 - Run first. Multiple tight ends. Connect on explosive plays. That is what the Arizona Cardinals would like to be as an offense. Are they there yet? Of course not. The season is only four games old. Craig Grialou and J.P. Shadrick - before he calls his first girls high school flag…
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Cardinals Cover 2 - Loss At New York Giants ‘Is Going To Sting’
Ep. 1044 - One drive or one play doesn’t define a game, but that’s certainly what it felt like happened at MetLife Stadium on Sunday. Craig Grialou and Dani Sureck - after throwing colleague Zach Gershman under the bus for his pregame attempt at forecasting the weather - discuss the Cardinals’...
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Cardinals Cover 2 - Arizona Cardinals Aim To Be In A New York State Of Mind Sunday
Ep. 1043 - For the second straight week, and third time to begin the season, the Cardinals hit the road. They play at the New York Giants on Sunday. Craig Grialou and Zach Gershman preview the Week 4 matchup, focusing on the run game, especially if the weather is bad. (FYI, rain is forecasted but...
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Cardinals Cover 2 - Trey McBride, Tight Ends Making An Impact Offensively
Ep. 1042 - After a brief discussion about the start of the baseball playoffs, Craig Grialou and Jesus Quinonez dive into the news of the day. And it’s not so much news as it is appreciation. Appreciation for Trey McBride and the tight end position. Through three games, it’s clear how important...
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Cardinals Cover 2 - Encouraging Yet Penalties, Lack Of Explosive Plays Derail Comeback
Ep. 1041 - At the start, the Cardinals couldn’t get out of their own way. By the finish, the Cardinals couldn’t get off the field. In-between, there was enough, especially offensively, to feel encouraged about moving forward. Craig Grialou and Dani Sureck break down what happened and what didn’t...
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Cardinals Cover 2 - Battle By The Bay Spotlights Tight Ends Trey McBride, George Kittle
Ep. 1040 - If they are not the two best, then they are certainly among the best at their position. Tight ends Trey McBride and George Kittle lead their respective teams into Week 3. Craig Grialou and Zach Gershman - Happy Birthday, Zach - preview the matchup at the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday....
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Cardinals Cover 2 - ‘It’s A New Week’ For Marvin Harrison Jr., Arizona Cardinals Offense
Ep. 1039 - So, everyone can agree the offense was not good on Sunday. And everyone also can agree that Marvin Harrison Jr. should be involved in the offense, which he was not against the Seattle Seahawks. But what everyone does not agree with is how much or how early should Harrison be involved...
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Cardinals Cover 2 - Second-Half Collapse Results In Another Loss To Seahawks
Ep. 1038 - Well, it was competitive until it wasn’t. So, what happened? Great question. Craig Grialou and Dani Sureck do their best to try and explain how well the Cardinals played in the first half compared to how well the Cardinals didn’t play in the second half. And it was all three phases;...
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Cardinals Cover 2 - A Matchup With The Defending Champions On Deck In Cardinals Home Opener
Ep. 1037 - The Cardinals are one day closer to their home opener against the defending Super Bowl champion Seattle Seahawks. Zach Gershman and Darren Urban preview the matchup between these two division rivals, discussing Jeremiyah Love’s impressive NFL debut, the offensive line competition at...
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Cardinals Cover 2 - Cardinals Turning The Page To Seattle After Convincing Week 1 Win
Ep. 1036 - After a thrilling season-opening win, the Cardinals turn their attention to a familiar rival. Zach Gershman and Jesus Quinonez look back on the key moments from the Week 1 win over the Chargers, with Jesus providing his perspective from the Spanish radio booth after calling his first…
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Cardinals Cover 2 - ‘The Ultimate Team Win’ In Week 1
Ep. 1035 - Offense. Defense. Special teams. All three phases had a hand in the Cardinals’ 26-14 win at the Los Angeles Chargers on Sunday. It was a performance and an outcome not many expected, at least by those on the outside. The coaches and the players, they believed. Craig Grialou and Dani...
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Cardinals Cover 2 - Daniel Jeremiah Asks ‘Where Do You Start?’ When Defending Cardinals Offense
Ep. 1034 - Trey McBride. Michael Wilson. Marvin Harrison Jr. The additions of Jeremiyah Love, Kendrick Bourne and Tyler Allgeier. Yeah, the Cardinals have a “pick your poison” - Jacoby Brissett’s choice of words earlier in the week - set of playmakers on offense. So, what will it look like on...
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Cardinals Cover 2 - With Week 1, ‘It’s About Us’
Ep. 1033 - That’s a familiar refrain by coaches and players, especially at the start of a season. On Wednesday, both Mike LaFleur and Jacoby Brissett mentioned the phrase when asked about game planning against their Week 1 opponent the Los Angeles Chargers. And to a certain extent it is more…
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Cardinals Cover 2 - Deal Done, Michael Wilson Extended
Ep. 1032 - Nothing like a little breaking news to begin the day, ahead of the Labor Day weekend. On Thursday, the Arizona Cardinals announced that the team had signed wide receiver Michael Wilson to a three-year contract extension that keeps him under contract through the 2029 season. It’s a good...
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Cardinals Cover 2 - The Roster Is Set (For Now) Plus Carson Beck Returns To Practice
Ep. 1031 - From 90 to 53 players. The Cardinals made several roster moves over the past couple of days, and more are likely to be made ahead of Week 1. That’s life in the National Football League, where nothing is ever set including the roster. Craig Grialou and Zach Gershman do a deep dive on…
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Cardinals Cover 2 - The Return of Sweaty J Plus Trey Benson Waived, Ready For ‘Amped Up’ Joint Practice In Green Bay
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…
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Cardinals Cover 2 - Gardner Minshew To Start Plus Garrett Williams Returns, Trey McBride A Top-15 Player
Ep. 1029 - There is a quarterback plan for Saturday. And, no it does not involve Jacoby Brissett, and it most likely does not involve Carson Beck. It’s going to be the Gardner Minshew show, with Kedon Slovis, when the Cardinals host the Dallas Cowboys at State Farm Stadium. This is the Cardinals’...
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Cardinals Cover 2 - It’s A ‘Fun’ Offense Plus Camp Tempe Opens With Jeremiyah Love, Carson Beck News
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...
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Cardinals Cover 2 - Advantage Defense In Red & White Practice Plus Mike LaFleur Reviews Hall Of Fame Game
Ep. 1027 - As good as the offense looked Thursday night against the Carolina Panthers, that unit - whether it was Jacoby Brissett, Gardner Minshew or Carson Beck at quarterback - struggled on Sunday. The final open practice of Cardinals training camp saw tipped passes, passes defensed and a…
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Cardinals Cover 2 - Expect Arizona Cardinals ‘To Be Competitive’ Thanks To ‘Talented Skill Players’
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…
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Cardinals Cover 2 – Cris Collinsworth Praises Larry Fitzgerald The Player, The Person Plus Talks 2026 Arizona Cardinals
Ep. 1025 - Football returns on Thursday, and it returns in the form on the Hall of Fame Game in Canton. It’ll be the Cardinals and Carolina Panthers. Then, two days later, Larry Fitzgerald will be officially inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame, taking his rightful place among the all-time...
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Cardinals Cover 2 - It’s Game Week: First Depth Chart Released, Walter Nolen Feels ‘Explosive’ Plus Padded Practice Talk
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...
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Cardinals Cover 2 - Jeremiyah Love Looking To ‘Prove Myself,’ Not Thinking About Specific Role
Ep. 1023 - It’s eight days into training camp. There’s less than a week before the Cardinals’ preseason opener. Yet, there’s six weeks before the Cardinals play their first game of the regular season. In other words, there’s time. Time to determine roles. That was the message conveyed by rookie...
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Cardinals Cover 2 - Cardinals Practice ‘Real Football’ With Second Straight Day In Pads
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…
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Cardinals Cover 2 - Passing Camp Ends, Run Game Takes Center Stage In First Padded Practice
Ep. 1021 - It looked a little more like football on Tuesday. For the first time at Cardinals training camp, the pads were put on - no more passing camp as head coach Mike LaFleur described the work done in the offseason and first handful of days at State Farm Stadium. Craig Grialou and Zach...
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Cardinals Cover 2 - NFL Network’s Omar Ruiz: Arizona Cardinals Are ‘A Really Interesting Team To Watch’ This Season
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...
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Cardinals Cover 2 - After New Contract ‘The Plan’ Is To Start Jacoby Brissett Week 1
Ep. 1019 - Sunday marked the end of one chapter and the beginning of another. The Cardinals and Jacoby Brissett reached agreement on a new contract. Later, Brissett, much to the happiness of his teammates, participated in his first 11-on-11 work of training camp. If things continue to progress,...
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Cardinals Cover 2 - QB1, RB1, Mike LaFleur’s Philosophy On Fighting Plus First Open Practice Notes
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…
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Cardinals Cover 2 - Mike LaFleur, Arizona Cardinals Ready For Training Camp
Ep. 1017 - This is the week when it all begins. This is the starting point. Training camp. And for the Arizona Cardinals, it’s the first under new head coach Mike LaFleur. He and the rest of the team report on Wednesday with the first practice on Thursday and the first open practice on Friday.…
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Cardinals Cover 2 - Drafting Offensive Linemen Always A Shrewd Move
Ep. 1016 - It’s said all the time: Build through the trenches. And if one were to look back at the past drafts of Monti Ossenfort since his time as Cardinals GM, then that is exactly what has been the goal. The trend continued this year with the selection of guard Chase Bisontis out of Texas A&M…
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Cardinals Cover 2 – QB Carson Beck On Confidence, Competition And What's Next
Ep. 1015 - No position has generated more discussion this offseason than quarterback, and few players have been at the center of it more than the Cardinals third-round pick, Carson Beck. Craig Grialou and Dani Sureck discuss both Beck the person, whose confidence and humility have stood out in...
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Cardinals Cover 2 – Draft Picks Kaleb Proctor And Karson Sharar Share Their NFL Paths
Ep. 1014 – They were the only defensive players the Cardinals selected in April's NFL Draft, both coming on Day 3 after productive college careers. Defensive lineman Kaleb Proctor was taken in the fourth round, while inside linebacker Karson Sharar was selected in the sixth. Recently, Craig…
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Cardinals Cover 2 - Reggie Virgil, a Self-Described ‘Big Energy Guy,’ Eager to Learn
Ep. 1013 - There’s no mistaking the smile. New Cardinals wide receiver Reggie Virgil is a happy man. He’s happy to have been drafted. He’s happy the Cardinals took a chance on him. He’s happy for the opportunity to learn from the number of talented pass catchers on the team. Craig Grialou and…
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Cardinals Cover 2 - Love The Depth At Running Back
Ep. 1012 - It’s a good problem to have. Especially given what the Cardinals went through at running back last season. The additions of Jeremiyah Love and Tyler Allgeier have increased the depth and significantly - at least on paper - upgraded the position. Now how everything shakes out once the...
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Cardinals Cover 2 - Offseason Takeaways From Mike LaFleur’s First Work As Head Coach
Ep. 1011 - And that’s a wrap; the offseason work - the official work, anyway - is done. Nothing now until training camp. That doesn’t stop Craig Grialou and Darren Urban from looking back at what the Cardinals accomplished over the past nine weeks under first-year head coach Mike LaFleur. Craig…
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Cardinals Cover 2 - Health Not Role (Or Expectations) The Focus Of Marvin Harrison Jr.
Ep. 1010 - Your best ability is availability. Yes, it’s cliché. But it’s also true. Last season Marvin Harrison Jr. was not available for every game as he was as a rookie in 2024. To this day that bothers him. Craig Grialou and Zach Gershman talk about what they heard from Harrison this week…
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Cardinals Cover 2 - ‘Great Guy’ Gardner Minshew Doing ‘The Best I Can’ To Help Cardinals
Ep. 1009 - Signed back in March, Gardner Minshew is currently QB1. How long will he last in that role? Good question. For his part, it doesn’t sound like Minshew is all that worried about his role, at least not publicly. Craig Grialou and Zach Gershman react to hearing from Minshew for the first...
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Cardinals Cover 2 - Road Warriors To Begin Season, Home Bodies To End Season
Ep. 1008 - The workweek begins with all players in the building and on the field for Phase 3 of the offseason program. Craig Grialou and Zach Gershman discuss the start of organized team activities, or OTAs for short. Craig and Zach then break down the just-released Cardinals’ schedule. The who…
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Cardinals Cover 2 - Jeremiyah Love, Carson Beck Join Entire Rookie Class On The Field
Ep. 1007 - It was just the start, but no less important. For the first time since the draft, the rookie class, including first-round pick Jeremiyah Love, was on the field, wearing Cardinals gear and doing football-related activities. It wasn’t a full-blown practice, but it did represent the first...
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Cardinals Cover 2 - ESPN Draft Analyst Matt Miller Weighs In On Cardinals’ Draft Class
Ep. 1006 - Best player in the draft. Path to be a starter. Day 1 starter at right guard. That’s how ESPN Draft Analyst Matt Miller described Jeremiyah Love, Carson Beck and Chase Bisontis, respectively. Miller rejoined Craig Grialou - the two first spoke back at the Scouting Combine in…
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Cardinals Cover 2 - A.Q. Shipley Talks Jeremiyah Love, Chase Bisontis & The Rookie Class
Ep. 1005 - If there’s one thing A.Q. Shipley knows, it’s football. A former player turned analyst, he joined Craig Grialou and Dani Sureck on Monday to discuss the 2026 NFL Draft. Shipley shared insights from covering the draft in Pittsburgh for The Pat McAfee Show and broke down the Cardinals’...
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Cardinals Cover 2 - Marcus Freeman Recalls Jeremiyah Love’s Journey From Recruit to Star
Ep. 1004 - If there’s one person - outside of his family, of course - who knows Jeremiyah Love more than most, then it’s got to be the person who recruited him and coached him for three years in college. That’s right, we’re talking about Marcus Freeman. The Notre Dame head coach joined Craig...
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Cardinals Cover 2 - Evaluating the 7-Player Draft Class
Ep. 1003 - It’s an annual exercise on the Monday following the draft: the draft evaluation. What are people saying? What are people writing? Craig Grialou and Zach Gershman go over a lot of what’s been talked and written about by the many draft experts. Yes, there are grades given, but it’s more...
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A combination of news, analysis, storytelling and entertainment, Cardinals Cover 2 reaches from sideline to sideline and delivers Cardinals content to the avid fan year round. Our insiders break down the team’s performance, spotlighting its personalities and looking forward to the next matchup.
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