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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.

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.’ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ep. 991 - It’s the one topic that’s dominated much of the offseason. Quarterback. Who’s in the room? Who might be in the room? And, yes, who no longer is in the room? Those questions were asked. Those questions were answered by head coach Mike LaFleur over a 30-minute period on Monday morning at the Arizona Biltmore, the site of this year’s Annual League Meeting. Both Craig Grialou and Zach Gershman listened in to what LaFleur had to say about Jacoby Brissett, Gardner Minshew as well as Kyler Murray. Plus, the guys react to what LaFleur had to say about the offense, the offensive line, his coaching staff, Kendrick Bourne, Walter Nolen’s recovery, and the likelihood of joint practices with the Green Bay Packers. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ep. 990 – At first glance, he reminds you of Dennis Gardeck, maybe even Pat Tillman (or Kurt Cobain, according to Paul Calvisi.) Watch him play, and yeah, the Gardeck similarities continue. Hear him speak, and you feel like you’re talking to Budda Baker in terms of how he describes his style of play. In other words, new safety Andrew Wingard, before even playing a down of football in a Cardinals uniform, is trending towards being a fan favorite. Recently, Wingard sat down with Calvisi and Craig Grialou to discuss why he chose Arizona after seven seasons in Jacksonville, why going undrafted might’ve been the best thing to happen to him, and why he plays like he plays.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ep. 989 - Whether on the field or off the field, and especially off the field, Kendrick Bourne can be counted on to bring one thing: He will bring the energy. Tenfold. “I was born this way” - no pun intended - he recently told Craig Grialou and Paul Calvisi. Bourne is among the new additions to the wide receiver room. He speaks with Craig and Paul about the energy he exudes, why relationships are important, his plan to be a mentor to the likes of Michael Wilson and Marvin Harrison Jr., the special connection he has with head coach Mike LaFleur, and how being an undrafted free agent helped shape him into the player who is going into his 10th season in the league.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ep. 988 - Among the many moves made during free agency almost half of the additions have come along the line of scrimmage, which shouldn’t be a surprise to anyone based on last season’s results. The two marquee names signed were Isaac Seumalo and Roy Lopez. Both recently sat down with Craig Grialou and Paul Calvisi. For Seumalo, it was a chance to get back on the west coast, fill a need at left guard, team with Paris Johnson Jr., and help build a winner in Arizona. Meanwhile, for Lopez, who is about to become a first-time father, it was a chance to return home, fill a much-needed role inside, and reunite with several teammates as well as defensive coordinator Nick Rallis. Enjoy the conversations.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ep. 987 - It’s what every player wants. An opportunity. And for running back Tyler Allgeier, he believes he’s got a great opportunity with the Arizona Cardinals. Allgeier sat down with Craig Grialou and Paul Calvisi to discuss his decision to leave Atlanta for Arizona; joining a room with James Conner, Trey Benson, Bam Knight and Corey Kiner; working with head coach Mike LaFleur, who he’s watched with admiration from afar; his journey from high school to college - and one season playing linebacker - to the NFL; plus, Paul was not afraid to bring up his zero lost fumbles stat. Before that conversation, however, the guys go over the news of the day: the signing of safety Andrew Wingard and the reported signing of wide receiver Devin Duvernay.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ep. 986 - Happy New Year, Bird Gang! And on this the first day of the new league year, there is plenty to talk about; a lot of what has been reported is now official. Yes, that includes the future of Kyler Murray. And that’s where Craig Grialou and Zach Gershman begin the show. Murray has been released, while Gardner Minshew will reportedly sign to join holdovers Jacoby Brissett and Kedon Slovis. Who will be QB1? The guys also discuss what has quickly become a loaded running back room, additions along the line of scrimmage including a new starting guard and a familiar face returning to the defensive line, plus seven rounds equals seven draft picks come April.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ep. 985 - Marvin Harrison Jr. Michael Wilson. Trey McBride. Three very capable pass catchers, and in the case of McBride, maybe the best at his position. In other words, it should be a quarterback-friendly offense regardless of who might be under center for the Cardinals in 2026, according to Trevor Sikkema of Pro Football Focus. He joined Craig Grialou, who is flying solo on today’s show, at the Scouting Combine in Indianapolis last week. The two had a really good conversation about Marvin, Michael, and Trey. Also, the guys looked back at the first season of Walter Nolen III, debated pass protect vs. pass rush with the third overall pick, and then Trevor explained the difficulty teams - like the Cardinals - might have finding a trade partner to move in the draft.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ep. 984 - Doubling up one more time this week. Craig Grialou and Dani Sureck continue to look back at their time in Indianapolis and the 2026 Scouting Combine. It was a busy week which produced a number of great interviews, two of which are featured on today’s show. From ESPN, Dan Graziano and Ben Solak joined Craig and Dani to discuss whether the Cardinals might lean edge rush or offensive line in the first round; they give their thoughts on last year’s draft class which had a handful of players flash and regardless of what happens at quarterback, both agree there is talent on that side of the ball. All this on what is the final Friday of the year.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ep. 983 - Before the debate, there’s news to discuss. Craig Grialou and Dani Sureck talk about the future of Kyler Murray, who announced his departure ahead of reports he’ll be released if not traded by the start of the new league year next week, and react to the announcement the Cardinals will play the Carolina Panthers in the Hall of Fame Game. Then it’s back to Indianapolis, where Craig and Dani spoke with NFL Network Analysts Charles Davis and Cynthia Frelund; their thoughts on the Scouting Combine, whether O-line or D-line is the best option with the third overall pick, how they feel about new head coach Mike LaFleur, the decision to retain Nick Rallis, and the play of Trey McBride. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ep. 982 - Good to be back in studio. More importantly, good to be back in Arizona. The heat is preferred over the cold for both Craig Grialou and Dani Sureck. And though the two are happy to have returned to familiar surroundings, it does not mean they are done talking about their time in Indianapolis and the 2026 Scouting Combine. Among the many guests Craig and Dani talked to were ESPN NFL Draft Analysts Jordan Reid and Matt Miller. Both like the offensive line depth in the draft - by the way, they each recently mocked Miami OT Francis Mauigoa to the Cardinals - and believe good players can be found despite the lack of star power at the quarterback position.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.