Cardinals Cover 2

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 happen in the 36-30 loss at San Francisco on Sunday. Penalties hurt early. The lack of explosive plays is becoming an issue. Yet, Jeremiyah Love looked like the Jeremiyah Love everyone saw in college, the run game showed improvement and Michael Wilson is making it clear he's WR1. Also, Craig and Dani discuss the breaking news out of New York, the Giants added a new quarterback.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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. After a check of the injury report, Craig and Zach are joined by Jennifer Lee Chan from NBC Sports Bay Area to talk McBride and Kittle plus Brock Purdy's efficiency throwing the ball, Christian McCaffrey's effectiveness with the ball in his hands, the injury to Nick Bosa, the pairing of Fred Warner and Dre Greenlaw - part of Zach's 3x3 - as well as the relationship between the two head coaches, Mike LaFleur and Kyle Shanahan.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 each week. Craig Grialou and J.P. Shadrick discuss the ongoing narrative surrounding the Cardinals' wide receiver, how head coach Mike LaFleur and quarterback Jacoby Brissett reacted to what's been said about MHJ, and what awaits all of them this week at San Francisco. Plus, the latest on cornerback Will Johnson and who is most likely to fill his role.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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; offense, defense and special teams each came up short in the home opener against the Seattle Seahawks, 31-7. Also, Craig and Dani have the conversation that many are having post-Sunday: what's up with Marvin Harrison Jr.? Is it the opposing defense, is it the offensive scheme, or is it on the player? Harrison has just one catch through two games.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 right guard, and how the Cardinals can handle Seattle's elite defense. Plus, Darren and Zach go behind enemy lines with Seahawks beat reporter Andrew Destin of The Athletic to discuss Drew Lock stepping in at quarterback, the impact of Jaxson Smith-Njigba, Jadarian Price's role, and the mindset of a Seattle team looking to defend its title. The guys also identify the keys to stopping JSN, avoiding turnovers, and ending Seattle's nine-game winning streak over Arizona.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 NFL regular season game. The guys discuss Jeremiyah Love's explosive NFL debut, Jacoby Brissett's connection with Kendrick Bourne, Roy Lopez's impact up front and Simi Fehoko's NFC Special Teams Player of the Week performance. Plus, a look ahead to the home opener against the defending Super Bowl champion Seattle Seahawks, including Drew Lock at quarterback, the challenge of containing Jaxon Smith-Njigba and dealing with one of the best defenses in the NFL.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 Sureck, who provides her unique perspective from the sideline, react to the Week 1 victory. Jacoby Brissett was efficient, Jeremiyah Love looked good, Kendrick Bourne surprised and Trey McBride was Trey McBride. The defense, led by Mack Wilson Sr. and Andrew Wingard, rattled Justin Herbert, while Simi Fehoko's fourth-quarter blocked punt helped seal a 1-0 start to the season.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 Sunday? And maybe more importantly, how will the Chargers go about defending it? All questions Craig Grialou and Zach Gershman asked to Chargers radio analyst (as well as ESPN/NFL Network analyst) Daniel Jeremiah, who joined the guys to preview the Week 1 game in Los Angeles and gave his thoughts on Mike LaFleur and the Cardinals offense overall. Plus, Zach debuts 3x3.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 about the Cardinals than the Chargers on Sunday. Craig Grialou and J.P. Shadrick, making his show debut, discuss the matchup against the Chargers, go over who was and who wasn't at practice - spoiler alert: Jeremiyah Love was, Josh Sweat was not - and then give their thoughts on the Super Bowl rematch in Seattle to open the regular season plus the 49ers and Rams opening in Australia.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 deal - perhaps even a great deal - both for the team and for the player. Craig Grialou is joined by A.Q. Shipley and Jesus Quinonez to react to the news; what does it mean for the player, what does it mean for the offense, what does it mean for the team overall. Plus, the guys wonder how much of the offense's success in the preseason might translate into the regular season.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 the initial 53-man roster; who was and who wasn't kept, the number of players kept at key positions and what do the two trades mean for the running back and tight end rooms. Plus, it was back to work on Monday; Carson Beck returned to practice, Josh Sweat participated and Garrett Williams looks like he's ready to resume his role as slot cornerback.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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. 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' lone home preseason game. Craig Grialou and Zach Gershman discuss what fans can expect. Then the two react to Garrett Williams' return to practice, and if Williams is back then what's the status of Josh Sweat and Tip Reiman, the remaining players on PUP, plus Trey McBride, his name was finally unveiled among the NFL Top 100 Players of 2026.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. 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 couple of interceptions thanks to plays made at the line scrimmage by Darius Robinson and Roy Lopez, among others. Craig Grialou and Zach Gershman discuss what they witnessed and heard at the annual Red & White Practice. Also, Craig and Zach look back at the Hall of Fame Game and the impressive performances of Beck, Bam Knight, Jalen Brooks and Reggie Virgil plus how did Mike LaFleur feel about the team's efforts after watching the film.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. 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 greats of the game. Craig Grialou and Zach Gershman help set the stage for the week by speaking with NBC TV analyst Cris Collinsworth, who will be on the call with Mike Tirico and Melissa Stark on Thursday. Collinsworth tells stories of both Fitzgerald the player, remembering his playoff performances from 2008 and 2015, and the person before Craig and Zach ask Collinsworth to give his thoughts on first-year head coach Mike LaFleur and the 2026 Arizona Cardinals.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. 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 running back Jeremiyah Love on Friday. In his mind, he's proven nothing yet despite the high expectations that come with being the third overall pick. Craig Grialou and Dani Sureck discuss what Love had to say in addition to the comments made by Tyler Allgeier the day before. And while nothing has been determined publicly about how Love and Allgeier will be used this season, that doesn't stop Craig and Dani from speculating. Plus, the two give their top takeaways from what was another padded practice earlier in the day.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. 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 Gershman discuss what they saw, from Budda Baker setting the tone early, barking at the offense to Jeremiyah Love and Trey Benson, in his first 11-on-11 work of camp, showing off their speed, footwork, and physicality. Oh, and a practice wouldn't be complete without a diving catch by Michael Wilson on a great deep ball from Jacoby Brissett, who took over first-team duties at quarterback. Gardner Minshew is now with the 2s followed by Carson Beck and Kedon Slovis.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. 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, “the plan,” according to head coach Mike LaFleur is for Brissett to start Week 1 at the Los Angeles Chargers. Craig Grialou and Zach Gershman react to the news and what both Brissett and LaFleur had to say. Then, Craig and Zach turn their attention to what happened during the second open practice, which saw the defense win early - Walter Nolen III looks really good, by the way - before the offense, thanks to some big-time catches by Michael Wilson and Marvin Harrison Jr., finished on a high note.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.

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. (Go to azcardinals.com for all the details.) So, what do we expect? What players are we excited to see, what questions need to be answered? Craig Grialou and Zach Gershman discuss the top storylines plus the guys welcome a new voice to the show and to the team. Bird Gang, say “Hello” to Jesus Quinonez. He's the new Spanish play-by-play announcer and reporter. Get to know Jesus, get to know all things training camp ahead of training camp.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 in the second round and tackle Jayden Williams out of Mississippi in the seventh round. Craig Grialou introduces both players before giving way to Paul Calvisi, who recently caught up with each of them individually. Hear Bisontis discuss his confidence having played in the SEC; hear Williams discuss his athleticism; and hear both discuss their time in college with Walter Nolen, who earned significantly praise from each.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 their early interactions with the former Georgia and Miami quarterback, and Beck the player, whose 55-game college career suggests he won't be fazed by the NFL stage. Then, hear from Beck himself as he joins Paul Calvisi to talk about his football journey, college career, and expectations heading into his rookie season in Arizona.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 Grialou caught up with Proctor, the first FCS player drafted this year. After that conversation, Craig hands the microphone to Paul Calvisi, who sat down with Sharar to discuss his time at Iowa and what he hopes to accomplish as a rookie. Unfortunately, both players dealt with injuries during the offseason. Proctor's injury is expected to keep him out into the regular season.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 Zach Gershman talk about their early impressions and interactions with the fifth-round pick out of Texas Tech plus what role(s) Virgil may play in his first NFL season. Then the guys hear from the man himself. Recently, Virgil joined Paul Calvisi to discuss his background, college career, how fast he really is, and why he may be “a little annoying” around Marvin Harrison Jr. and Michael Wilson.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 team breaks training camp is anyone's guess. Craig Grialou and Zach Gershman go in depth about running back, including how head coach Mike LaFleur may divvy up snaps and carries among the different players. From there, Craig and Zach turn their attention to what the Cardinals did to address the run defense, specifically signing Andrew Billings and Roy Lopez in free agency. It's a run-heavy show, Bird Gang.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 and Darren discuss the good news like the overall health of the team, especially about what LaFleur had to say about Garrett Williams; the guys also talk about the uncertainty at quarterback, how LaFleur handles rookies, and the one position battle that's been settled. From there, Craig and Darren speak about how many Cardinals they think will make this year's NFL Top 100 list and whether or not they believe Calais Campbell, who has said once again “this is probably going to be my last year.”See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 before getting into a discussion about expectations and a likely role for the former first-round pick in a Mike LaFleur-coached offense. From there, the conversation turns to Josh Sweat and his future, Sean Murphy-Bunting and his comeback from a knee injury, and is this really going to happen? Is Aaron Donald really considering coming out of retirement? The Rams with Donald AND Myles Garrett?!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 time since he arrived in the desert. He spoke after Wednesday's practice, which was the second OTA open to the media. Craig and Zach discuss what they saw and a lot about what they heard from head coach Mike LaFleur and safety Budda Baker, who mentioned that there's a ping pong table in the locker room. Interesting. Also, the preseason schedule is finalized; just when are the Cardinals playing their four games?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 and the where have been known for months. Now the when, how the 17 games over 18 weeks will be stacked. And let's be honest, the schedule is a tough one. It's front-loaded with road trips and back-loaded with home games. Craig and Zach go game-by-game, looking at the matchups and the storylines, including the number of different reunions, both coaches and players facing their former teams.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 time this group of players experienced life in the NFL. Their college days are no more. Craig Grialou and Zach Gershman discuss what they saw and, more importantly, what they heard both on and off the field during rookie minicamp; from Love describing how he plans to handle his life-changing money to Carson Beck and head coach Mike LaFleur talking about the importance of a quarterback's cadence. Plus, we now know when the 2026 schedule will be released.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 Indianapolis - to discuss why he believes Love's talent should be considered on the same level as fellow running backs Saquon Barkley and Bijan Robinson, how a quarterback like Beck fits what Mike LaFleur wants to do offensively, and then there's Bisontis, who Miller thinks could've heard his name called on Day 1 of the 2026 NFL Draft. Plus, Miller singles out defensive lineman Kaleb Proctor as one to watch among the Cardinals' four picks on the final day of the draft. Enjoy the conversation, Bird Gang.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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' seven selections over three days. Entering his second season as the team's color analyst, Shipley is high on running back Jeremiyah Love and offensive lineman Chase Bisontis. He also expressed excitement about quarterback Carson Beck's pro potential after witnessing his Offensive MVP performance in the Fiesta Bowl. Shipley wrapped up by offering advice to the rookie class as they prepare for minicamp later this week.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 Grialou and Zach Gershman on Wednesday to talk about Love, first as a person then as a player; and listening to Coach Freeman, there isn't anything Love can't do on the football field. Plus, Craig and Zach go over the seven undrafted rookies signed; the list includes an offensive lineman from the University of Arizona, an edge rusher who set a career-high in sacks last season, and a pair of Ole Miss teammates.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 the analysis that Craig and Zach focus on, specifically about each of the first three picks made by GM Monti Ossenfort. In total, Ossenfort made seven selections over the three days of the 2026 NFL Draft; five offensive and two defensive players. Jeremiyah Love is the headliner, while Carson Beck may be the sub-headline; they are certainly the most discussed players coming out of the weekend.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ep. 1002 - Stick-and-pick. That's how the Arizona Cardinals handled Day 3 of the 2026 NFL Draft. So, for the first time as general manager, Monti Ossenfort did not play let's make a deal. Rather, he made four selections: Southeastern Louisiana defensive lineman Kaleb Proctor (4th round), Texas Tech wide receiver Reggie Virgil (5th round), Iowa linebacker Karson Sharar (6th round), and Ole Miss offensive lineman Jayden Williams (7th round). Craig Grialou, Dani Sureck and Zach Gershman - once again the show goes Cover 3 - discuss each of the four players individually before turning their attention to the entire seven-player draft class; five offensive players and two defensive players, quite the switch from a year ago.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ep. 1001 - An early theme is developing through the first two days of the 2026 NFL Draft: the Arizona Cardinals like offense. After selecting running back Jeremiyah Love in the first round, the Cardinals drafted offensive lineman Chase Bisontis in the second round and quarterback Carson Beck in the third round. The Beck addition is where the discussion begins between Craig Grialou, Dani Sureck and Zach Gershman - that's right, the show goes Cover 3 to close out Day 2. Craig, Dani and Zach talk about the player first and then the fit within the quarterback room before addressing Bisontis and what his addition means for the offensive line as well as the offense overall. And at the end of the show, cake is served! (Thanks, Dani!)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ep. 1000 - It's a milestone episode, so we got to go big, right Bird Gang?! Big as in No. 3 overall pick big. Running back Jeremiyah Love joins the show. He speaks with Craig Grialou and Darren Urban not even 24 hours after being selected by the Arizona Cardinals. Craig and Darren get Love's thoughts on draft night, the “new standard” he wants to set at his position, the expectations that come with being a top-3 pick, and what he hopes to accomplish wearing a Cardinals uniform. Then Dave Pasch, play-by-play voice of the Cardinals, stops by to talk with the guys. He called two of Love's games at Notre Dame, and he sees no reason why Love can't have the same success with the Cardinals as he did in college.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.