Your hosts Javon Adams and Ed Smith bringing you information and opinions weekly about the Arizona Cardinals.
Now that the 2025 draft is in the rear view mirror, Ed and Javon review the selections and discuss Monti Ossenfort's approach.
The 2025 NFL Draft began in earnest on Thursday. Ed and Javon recap the Arizona Cardinals' selection of Ole Miss DL, Walter Nolen. They also revisit the team's offseason moves and how well GM Monti Ossenfort is doing at filling the holes.
The season has come to an end with the resounding beatdown of the 49ers by the Cardinals at 47-24. At 8-9, is the season a success? Is Kyler Murray truly the Franchise QB for the Arizona Cardinals?
The playoff hopes for the Arizona Cardinals were dashed with a 36-30 OT loss to the Carolina Panthers. Many questions arose after what should have been a win for the Cardinals to set up a big game against the Los Angeles Rams. Motivation, do they have the right signal caller, and more.
The Arizona Cardinals are in a Do Or Die situation for the next four games. The New England Patriots and Drake Maye are coming into town to test the mettle of the Jonathan Gannon led BirdGang. Special guest: Kendrick Adams
After falling 30-18 to the Seattle Seahawks, the Arizona Cardinals are left with more questions than answers. Kyler Murray threw two more interceptions and the defense wasn't able to keep the Seahawks out of the end zone. How much blame should OC Drew Petzing take? Can the Cardinals close out strong in the last four games of the regular season?
As the Seahawks prepare to visit State Farm Stadium to take on the Arizona Cardinals, there is a lot at stake. The Cardinals are looking to end a two game skid that started with a 16-6 loss to Seattle. Can the Arizona Cardinals' defense continue to overperform? What needs to happen for the offense to operate at a consistent and high level?
The losing streak is now at 2 and the Arizona Cardinals have dropped to 2nd place in the NFC West. The defense did enough to put the squad in a position to win, but Kyler Murray and the offense were inconsistent at best. What could have been done differently?
The defense for the Arizona Cardinals delivered but the offense was not firing on all cylinders as they fell 16-6 to the Seattle Seahawks. As a result, the Cardinals have dropped to 2nd place in the NFC West. Ed and Javon break down the game.
Despite a 4 game winning streak, the NFC West is still bunched up. The 1st place Arizona Cardinals head to Seattle to take on the Seahawks. Can the defense continue to shut offenses down? Will Kyler's command of the Cardinals' offense progress?
Welcome to Simms Complete hosted by Phil and Matt Simms. The Rookies continue to shine in the NFL with more emerging as the season progresses. Bo Nix continues to click in Denver and Anthony Richardson proved the haters wrong with a game winning touchdown drive. Are any of these QB's flirting with the opportunity to take the ROTY away from Jayden Daniels? Find out what Phil and Matt Simms think on this QB breakdown on Simms Complete.
The Arizona Cardinals dismantled the New York Jets 31-6 and are riding a four game winning streak as they enter the bye week. Kyler Murray was fantastic and Trey McBride continues to impress as the Cardinals' defense, led by Budda Baker was solid.
The Cardinals have their sites set on 4 consecutive wins, but the New York Jets and Aaron Rodgers stand in the way. How can the BirdGang pull off a win? Ed has a unique blueprint that will lead to a victory
Are the Arizona Cardinals becoming a consistent team? Extending their winning streak to 3 games after defeating the Chicago Bears would lead you to believe the Cardinals are improving. The running attack amassed over 200 yards and the defense sacked rookie QB Caleb Williams six times. We react to the victory.
How will the Arizona Cardinals handle prosperity? The answers will come in the next two home games against the Chicago Bears and New York Jets. Can the Cardinals' offense put up points against a stingy Bears defense?
If you had the Arizona Cardinals in 1st place in the NFC West after 8 games, you are the winner! After a 28-27 victory in Miami, the Cardinals have one consecutive games for the first time in 2+ years and are back at .500.
Can the Cardinals win consecutive games for the first time in more than a season as they head out to Miami to take on the Dolphins. Will the Dolphins receive a health dose of James Connor? Or will Tua's return spark the floundering Dolphins?
It wasn't pretty, but the Arizona Cardinals were victorious against the Los Angeles Charges. The defense held Los Angeles to 59 rushing yards, James Connor gained 100 yards on the ground and the Cardinals improved to 3-4. What does the victory tell us about the Arizona Cardinals?
Ed and Javon have mentioned the need for consistency and identity but now it is time to add purpose to the mix. Can the Cardinals create and execute a game plan that allows them to create the aforementioned identity and knock the Jim Harbaugh led Chargers off balance?
After the 34-13 loss to the Green Bay Packers, the words disappointing and inconsistent come to mind. Penalties, injuries, fumbles and gameplan are but a few talking points where there is enough blame to go around. Â
Will the Arizona Cardinals head to Lambeau Field to leap their way to victory and a 3-3 record? Are Kyler Murray's legs the key to a Cardinals win?
Ed and Javon are not afraid to admit when they are wrong. And they were 100% wrong with their prediction of an Arizona Cardinals loss. Congrats to #azcardinals on a 24-23 comeback victory over rival San Francisco. How does this change the perception of the team? Reach out to us on X at @theezsportstalk Or YouTube @theezsportstalkshow   Â
The Cardinals head on the road to take on the 49ers. Can the Arizona Cardinals' Offense explode and keep the 49ers potent offense off the field?
Local columnist and radio host, Dan Bickley penned an article about the Arizona Cardinals' most recent loss to the Washington Commanders declaring the honeymoon over for the new regime. A game that was supposed to be a close, but high scoring affair, was a one sided contest that left fans upset and with lots of questions.
Jayden Daniels and the Commanders are coming to State Farm Stadium to take on Kyler Murray and the Arizona Cardinals. Can the Cardinals stick with the run and allow Kyler and the offense to shine?
Coming off of a stellar offensive performance, the Arizona Cardinals were riding high on a week's worth of praise. The Detroit Lions came to town and the Cardinals were left questions about identity following a 20-13 loss. The score was not indicative of how the game went as the Lions ran the ball at-will, dominating time of possession.
The Detroit Lions will be travelling to State Farm Stadium to take on the Arizona Cardinals. With both teams entering the matchup with a record of 1-1, the BirdGang is looking to continue flying high offensively as it establishes it's identity.
Oh, happy day! The Arizona Cardinals exorcised the Sean McVay demon as Kyler Murray connected with Marvin Harrison Jr for two TDs. The Defense was stellar and the result was a 41-10 beatdown of the Los Angeles Rams.
The Los Angeles Rams come to State Farm Stadium to take on the Arizona Cardinals. Can Kyler Murray get Marvin Harrison Jr involved in the game? Will the defensive line be able to generate a pass rush to disrupt Matthew Stafford?
It was a tale of two halves as the Cardinals saw a 17-10 halftime lead turn into a 34-28 loss to the Buffalo Bills. What went right and what was concerning?
Week 1 is upon us as the Cardinals head to Buffalo to take on the Bills. We welcome Joe Miller and Jerry Ostroski Jr from the Overreaction Buffalo Podcast to break down the matchup.
What did we learn from Preseason game 1 against the Saints? Will Kyler Murray not playing in the preseason hurt the Cardinals? What are the strengths and weaknesses of joint practices?
With preseason game 1 coming up, the Arizona Cardinals have to address a big injury with OLB Edge Rusher, BJ Ojulari being lost for the season with a torn left ACL. Who will step up?
Training camps are open and hope springs eternal! Will the Arizona Cardinals build on last season and turn 4 wins into 7 or 8 Can Kyler Murray become the leader the fanbase expects? How did the Cardinals grade out for their offseason? Does Ed believe in momentum?
The Arizona Cardinals' schedule is out! Will the Cardinals get more wins this season? What does success look like for the team? We also give our win totals.
We look back on the Cardinals' draft and ahead to mini camps and OTAs. The Cardinals did not pick up the 5th year option on Zaven Collins. Will Collins rise to the challenge?
The Arizona Cardinals kept both of their 1st round picks and selected Marvin Harrison Jr at WR and Darius Robinson at Edge. Javon and Ed break it down.
Ed and Javon discuss the moves that the Arizona Cardinals have made in free agency. No big splashes, a trade for a back-up QB and a thin wide receiver room. Did the Cardinals improve?
Every team has needs and that includes the Arizona Cardinals. Today we list the team needs for the Birdgang and discuss three possible options in the draft
When is a 4-13 finish cause for optimism? The Jonathan Gannon led Arizona Cardinals do seem to have reason to dream big after a 4-13 season. Culture is being built, Kyler seems to be headed in the right direction and Trey McBride is coming along nicely. Ed and Javon discuss this season, some unexpected coaching vacancies and what the Cardinals need to improve next season.
Despite two weather delays, the Arizona Cardinals shocked the Pittsburgh Steelers in Pittsburgh. James Conner returned home and let a 24-10 upset of the the playoff hopeful Steelers
Can the Arizona Cardinals right the ship with a victory over the always resilient Pittsburgh Steelers?