Episodes

  • Cardinals Cover 2 - A Bold Move All About Love

    Cardinals Cover 2 - A Bold Move All About Love
    Apr 24 2026
    Ep. 999 - A shock to some, a surprise to many. The Arizona Cardinals made Jeremiyah Love, the running back out of Notre Dame, the third overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft. His talent is undeniable, and in the end, it was that talent - as well as who he is as a person - that made the selection a no-brainer. Craig Grialou and Dani Sureck react to the pick, and then discuss what they heard from Love, GM Monti Ossenfort and head coach Mike LaFleur. Plus, Zach Gershman joins the show from Pittsburgh; he was boots on the ground. Craig and Dani get Zach’s thoughts, and more importantly, his perspective on what he saw and what he heard from Love and the Bird Gang in attendance at the draft.

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    34 mins
  • Cardinals Cover 2 - It's Love At First Pick

    Cardinals Cover 2 - It's Love At First Pick
    Apr 24 2026
    Ep. 998 - With the No. 3 pick in the 2026 NFL Draft, the Arizona Cardinals select Jeremiyah Love, the running back out of Notre Dame. He becomes the first at his position to be selected in the top-3 since 2018. So, what do we think Bird Gang? We get some immediate reaction as former Cardinals linebacker and current radio analyst Rob Fredrickson joins Craig Grialou at the top of the show. Then, following Love’s conference call with local reporters, Darren Urban joins Craig. What did Love have to say about joining the Cardinals? The expectations he has for himself? For the team? Plus, how does Love fit within the Mike LaFleur-offense? Within the running back room? It’s a ‘Love Story.’

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    23 mins
  • Cardinals Cover 2 - A Trip To Canton Plus (Finally!) It’s Draft Week

    Cardinals Cover 2 - A Trip To Canton Plus (Finally!) It’s Draft Week
    Apr 20 2026
    Ep. 997 - It’s story time with Darren. After spending part of the weekend at the Pro Football Hall of Fame - with the Hall’s newest inductee Larry Fitzgerald - Darren Urban joins Craig Grialou to discuss the trip; why he, Fitz, and the rest of the 2026 Hall of Fame Class were in attendance. Then Craig and Darren dive into the draft, which is now just three days away. What do the Cardinals do at pick 3? Do they stick and pick? And if so, what is the likelihood the selection is Notre Dame running back Jeremiyah Love? Or might the Cardinals trade down? And is the Ty Simpson-talk simply a smokescreen? Also, Craig and Darren discuss the report Jacoby Brissett is not attending Phase 1 of the voluntary offseason program.

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    41 mins
  • Cardinals Cover 2 - Arizona Cardinals ‘Can’t Miss’ At No. 3

    Cardinals Cover 2 - Arizona Cardinals ‘Can’t Miss’ At No. 3
    Apr 15 2026
    Ep. 996 - A week out and the uncertainty remains. The Cardinals could go in a number of different directions with the third overall pick. And which ever direction they choose, they have to get it right. Though it happens, teams selecting that high in the draft “can’t miss” on a prospect, according to Paige Dimakos, the president and CEO of The Draft Network. On Wednesday, she joined Craig Grialou and Zach Gershman to give her thoughts on the 2026 draft class overall, who she likes for the Cardinals at 3, weighs in on the debate between premium and non-premium positions, plus talks Ty Simpson. Yes, the Alabama quarterback was a topic on the day he was reportedly in town on a Top-30 visit.

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    42 mins
  • Cardinals Cover 2 - Does The 2026 NFL Draft Begin At 3?

    Cardinals Cover 2 - Does The 2026 NFL Draft Begin At 3?
    Apr 13 2026
    Ep. 995 - Currently, the Arizona Cardinals are scheduled to make the third overall selection in next week’s draft. Do they stick and pick? And if so, then who are the most likely targeted prospects? Do they trade down? And if so, then how far down might be too far? All great questions. And all questions Craig Grialou and Dani Sureck attempted to answer with the help of Trevor Sikkema, co-host of the NFL Stock Exchange. Sikkema rejoins the show, adding his thoughts on whether an offensive lineman or edge rusher should be the choice of GM Monti Ossenfort; what offers a higher return on investment, is there a pass-rusher who stands out among the others, and how might the non-premium position players affect the top of the draft.

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    33 mins
  • Cardinals Cover 2 - First Impressions, The Importance Of The Huddle, And Who Might Have A Chip On Their Shoulder

    Cardinals Cover 2 - First Impressions, The Importance Of The Huddle, And Who Might Have A Chip On Their Shoulder
    Apr 8 2026
    Ep. 994 - Day 1 is important. Day 1 is a reset. And for the Arizona Cardinals Day 1 also represented a new beginning. The Mike LaFleur era is officially underway. Craig Grialou and Zach Gershman discuss the start of the offseason strength and conditioning program; what were their takeaways listening to Hjalte Froholdt and Zaven Collins speak with reporters. Plus, Craig and Zach explain the reason LaFleur is so focused on the mechanics of the huddle, the chip that likely rests on Nick Rallis’ shoulder, the idea behind better communication improving the overall defense, and with two weeks to go before the draft, is offensive line becoming less of an option at pick 3? Zach updates the Cardinals Mock Draft Tracker.

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    48 mins
  • Cardinals Cover 2 - Draft Needs; What Positions Should Be Targeted?

    Cardinals Cover 2 - Draft Needs; What Positions Should Be Targeted?
    Apr 6 2026
    Ep. 993 - In a little over two weeks - two weeks from Thursday to be specific - the Arizona Cardinals will be on the clock. So, at pick No. 3, what position should GM Monti Ossenfort target? Does he go offensive line? Is an edge rusher the selection? Or might there be a wildcard? Craig Grialou and Paul Calvisi discuss the options Ossenfort may have with that first-round pick, including trading down which he did in his first draft back in 2023. Before that conversation though, Craig and Paul look ahead to the start of the offseason program. Day 1 for the Cardinals is Tuesday. It’s the first chance new head coach Mike LaFleur and his staff will be around the players in a more formal, official capacity.

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    45 mins
  • Cardinals Cover 2 - Mike LaFleur Values Experience At QB, Calls Teryl Austin ‘A Great Asset’

    Cardinals Cover 2 - Mike LaFleur Values Experience At QB, Calls Teryl Austin ‘A Great Asset’
    Apr 1 2026
    Ep. 992 - Happy April Fool’s Day, Bird Gang. That said, neither Craig Grialou nor Dani Sureck are playing the fool on Wednesday’s show. Instead, Craig and Dani continue to react to what Mike LaFleur had to say during his Q&A with reporters at the Annual League Meeting this week; LaFleur likes the experience both Jacoby Brissett and Gardner Minshew bring to the quarterback room, believes Teryl Austin will be “a great asset” for him, Nick Rallis, and the defense overall plus LaFleur is looking forward to having players back in the building next week. Also, Craig and Dani update Paris Johnson Jr.’s rehab, another round of uniform number changes, and because it is April 1st, begin to promote the 2026 Draft Party at State Farm Stadium.

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    41 mins