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  • Cardinals Cover 2 - Arizona Cardinals Suffer ‘Humbling’ Loss In Week 14

    Cardinals Cover 2 - Arizona Cardinals Suffer ‘Humbling’ Loss In Week 14
    Dec 8 2025
    Ep. 956 - There’s losing a game and then there’s getting beat. And on Sunday, the Cardinals were beaten “in every facet,” according to head coach Jonathan Gannon, who added the 45-17 loss to the Los Angeles Rams was “very humbling.” Craig Grialou and Paul Calvisi look back at what went wrong; why the offense couldn’t stay on the field, why the defense couldn’t get off the field. The Cardinals saw firsthand just how good the Rams are here in 2025. Also, the Cardinals can’t escape the injury bug (three more players got hurt) and Paul hands out his weekly Angry Bird Award. It goes to Michael Wilson, a brand new father who has elevated his game when WR1.

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    43 min
  • Cardinals Cover 2 - Kyler Murray Done For Season As Matthew Stafford, Rams Visit

    Cardinals Cover 2 - Kyler Murray Done For Season As Matthew Stafford, Rams Visit
    Dec 5 2025
    Ep. 955 - Breaking news on a Football Friday. Kyler Murray, as announced by head coach Jonathan Gannon, will not play again this season. Now, what does that mean for next season? Great question. Craig Grialou and Zach Gershman react to the news before turning their attention to the Los Angeles Rams, the first place Rams and the No. 2 seed in the NFC. They are playing good football, really good football thanks in large part to MVP candidate Matthew Stafford. Also, Craig and Zach go over the long list of players who are not playing on Sunday plus head into enemy territory. Stu Jackson joins the show. He’s the senior staff writer for therams-dot-com.

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    38 min
  • Cardinals Cover 2 - Josh Sweat Worth Every Penny

    Cardinals Cover 2 - Josh Sweat Worth Every Penny
    Dec 3 2025
    Ep. 954 - You get what you pay for. But the Arizona Cardinals may be getting more than what they paid for Josh Sweat when they signed him to a multi-year, multi-million-dollar contract in free agency. In a word: impressive. Craig Grialou and Dani Sureck discuss why Sweat is deserving of your vote for the 2026 Pro Bowl, his impact on the defense overall, and then look ahead to what he might become in Year 2 with the Cardinals; how does he elevate his game? Also, Craig and Dani give an injury update - who was and who wasn’t at practice on Wednesday - plus now that the playoffs are out of reach, what players might benefit the most with more playing time?

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    44 min
  • Cardinals Cover 2 - Season-Long Trend Continues: Arizona Cardinals Lose Close Game

    Cardinals Cover 2 - Season-Long Trend Continues: Arizona Cardinals Lose Close Game
    Dec 1 2025
    Ep. 953 - One-score games. It’s what the NFL is known for. It’s what the Arizona Cardinals are known for. But too many times this season the Cardinals have been on the wrong side of one-score games. Like Sunday. Craig Grialou and Paul Calvisi look back at the 20-17 loss at Tampa Bay. The Cardinals did a lot of good things. The team finished with more total yards, more passing yards, more first downs; the offense had one its better run game efforts of the season - yet still lost. Yes, Craig and Paul go over how the game finished. They also go over how the game started, with the Cardinals once again digging themselves a hole. And even in a loss, there is the Angry Bird Award, and this week it goes to Akeem Davis-Gaither.

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    47 min
  • Cardinals Cover 2 - Jacoby Brissett Expected To Be Tested At Tampa Bay

    Cardinals Cover 2 - Jacoby Brissett Expected To Be Tested At Tampa Bay
    Nov 28 2025
    Ep. 952 - After back-to-back home games, the Cardinals are on the road this week. They make the cross-country flight to Tampa Bay to play the Buccaneers, a team coached by Todd Bowles; and with any Bowles-coached team, this much is known: expect the blitz. Craig Grialou and Zach Gershman discuss what Jacoby Brissett is likely to face on Sunday. And to further break down the matchup here in Week 13, Craig and Zach are joined by T.J. Rives, Buccaneers radio sideline reporter (and noted boxing enthusiast.) Before that conversation, though, there are injures to update on both sides of the ball; no Trey Benson or Will Hernandez this week, but Marvin Harrison Jr. and Will Johnson are expected to play.

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    44 min
  • Cardinals Cover 2 - Thankful For Michael Wilson

    Cardinals Cover 2 - Thankful For Michael Wilson
    Nov 26 2025
    Ep. 951 - On this Thanksgiving Eve, it’s important to give thanks. And for the past two games, the Arizona Cardinals - and their fans - are thankful for Michael Wilson. His 25 receptions and 303 receiving yards lead the league since Week 11. Craig Grialou and Dani Sureck discuss what they’ve seen from the third-year wide receiver, why it isn’t a surprise to many of Wilson’s teammates and coaches, and how Wilson might be able to continue to be productive even with the likely return of Marvin Harrison Jr. this week. That’s right, No. 18 returned to practice on Wednesday. Craig and Dani go over the week’s first injury report plus Paris Johnson Jr. says the inability to run the football the past two games falls on the offensive line.

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    34 min
  • Cardinals Cover 2 - Arizona Cardinals Take The Ball Away, But Don’t Take The Win

    Cardinals Cover 2 - Arizona Cardinals Take The Ball Away, But Don’t Take The Win
    Nov 24 2025
    Ep. 950 - Considering how the previous two games went, the Cardinals played much better. They played much cleaner; no turnovers, fewer penalties. But, again, the end result was the same. Craig Grialou and Paul Calvisi look back at Sunday’s 27-24 overtime loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars. And, yes, the end of regulation and how overtime finished are discussed. Craig and Paul also talk about the lack of complimentary football (the offense scored just one touchdown after three takeaways), the lack of a run game, which has been a season-long issue, and the struggles by special teams. The defense did its part, yet they needed to get off the field one more time and didn’t. Speaking of the defense, that’s where this week’s Angry Bird Award landed; congratulations Budda Baker.

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    44 min
  • Cardinals Cover 2 - Time To Get Off The Mat

    Cardinals Cover 2 - Time To Get Off The Mat
    Nov 21 2025
    Ep. 949 - Postgame last week, after the loss to the 49ers, Jonathan Gannon told reporters what he had just told the team. “We’re on the mat,” he said, “but when the alarm goes off tomorrow, you better wake up, come to work and get off the mat.” So, do we see the Cardinals get off the mat on Sunday? Let’s all hope so. Craig Grialou and Zach Gershman look ahead to the game against the Jacksonville Jaguars, a team that is playing good football right now. Also, Craig and Zach head into enemy territory. Kai Stevens, Jaguars team reporter, joins the show. Plus, it wouldn’t be a Football Friday without an injury update; who’s in, who’s out and, of course, another name is added to the long list of players on injured reserve.

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    37 min