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Cardinals Cover 2 - Time To Go Bear Hunting

Ep. 503 - There is some question as to which Bears quarterback the Cardinals will face on Sunday. Will it be Andy Dalton? Or will it be Justin Fields, the rookie out of Ohio State? Players say they have no preference. The game plan will remain the same. Craig Grialou and Mike Jurecki, though, do have a preference. Also, Kyler Murray and DeAndre Hopkins were both on the practice field together for a second straight day, making it seem more likely the Cardinals will have their top two offensive playmakers on the field for the first time since Week 8.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dec 2, 202149 min

Cardinals Cover 2 - Murray, Hopkins Reunited On Practice Field

Ep. 502 - Passes were thrown. Catches were made. For the first time since Week 7, the Cardinals starting quarterback and No. 1 wide receiver were together on the practice field. Now what that means for their availability against the Chicago Bears, well, there is still a lot of time between now and then. Weather is expected to be a factor on Sunday. Craig Grialou and Mike Jurecki discuss how that may, or may not come into play. With James Conner and Eno Benjamin, the Cardinals are more than capable of leaning on the ground game this week.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dec 1, 202150 min

Cardinals Cover 2 - It’s Now A 6-Game Season

Ep. 501 - Six games are all that remain in the regular season. Three games at home. Three games on the road. Three games against teams with .500 or better records. Craig Grialou and Mike Jurecki return following the bye week and Thanksgiving break with an eye towards the playoffs. At 9-2 and 4-0 in the division, the Cardinals have put themselves in excellent position for a run to the postseason. Plus, there is good news. The team is getting healthier. Both Kyler Murray and DeAndre Hopkins are expected back soon. But are there any concerns? It’s time to get back to work.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nov 29, 202148 min

Cardinals Cover 2 - The Real (Colt) McCoy

Ep. 500 - Once again, Colt McCoy showed the value of having an experienced backup quarterback. For the second time in three games, he was outstanding running an offense built around the starter. But with Kyler Murray sidelined by an ankle injury, McCoy stepped in and delivered. Big time. Craig Grialou and Mike Jurecki go over all the details from Sunday’s 23-13 win at Seattle, their fifth victory in seven visits to the Pacific Northwest. The Cardinals hit the bye week 9-2, including 4-0 in the division, and own the best record in football.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nov 22, 202151 min

Cardinals Cover 2 - Road Warriors

Ep. 499 - Five times the Cardinals have played on the road and five times they’ve won. A victory on Sunday and the Cardinals would have wins in each of their first six road games in a season for just the second time in franchise history. It’s certainly possible given the Cardinals’ recent success in Seattle. Craig Grialou and Mike Jurecki break down the matchup, with Jurecki providing his three keys to victory. The Cardinals do not want to go into the bye week having lost two straight and three of their last four. First though, Kyler Murray’s status. Is this the week he returns?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nov 19, 202147 min

Cardinals Cover 2 - First Meeting Vs. Russell Wilson

Ep. 498 - It’s taken until Week 11 for the Cardinals to see Russell Wilson. The question Craig Grialou and Mike Jurecki pose is which Russell Wilson will they see? Is it the Russell Wilson who had 40 pass attempts and two interceptions at Green Bay? Or will it be the Russell Wilson who had 10 touchdowns and one interception over his first five games before undergoing finger surgery? There is another question that Cardinals fans want to know: Will Kyler Murray play? It is looking more and more like he will.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nov 18, 202147 min

Cardinals Cover 2 - Kyler Murray ‘Pretty Close’ To Returning

Ep. 497 - Seeing Kyler Murray on the practice field on Wednesday was a welcome sight. Now, it’s still early in the week, yet it’s hard not to be optimistic about his availability at Seattle. Craig Grialou and Mike Jurecki report on what they saw during the open portion of practice. Also, Murray’s absence against the Panthers may have done more for his MVP candidacy than if he had played. Finally, if Murray does return on Sunday, then he’s likely looking at a favorable matchup against a Seahawks defense that no longer has the ‘Legion of Boom’ aura.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nov 17, 202148 min

Cardinals Cover 2 - A Game To Flush

Ep. 496 - Well that was unexpected. No one had seen the Cardinals play like that in any of their previous nine games. So what happened? How do we explain a 34-10 home loss to the Carolina Panthers? Kliff Kingsbury said they got outcoached and outplayed. Hard to argue. Craig Grialou and Mike Jurecki dive a little deeper and point to two troubling trends—home performance and run defense—that need to be corrected. With that said, both also believe Week 10 was an anomaly. How the Cardinals respond to Sunday’s loss will determine whether that’s true.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nov 15, 202145 min

Cardinals Cover 2 - Is Sunday The Battle Of The Backups?

Ep. 495 - Kyler Murray was on the practice field on Friday, but officially he’s listed as questionable to play on Sunday against the Panthers. In other words, he’ll be a game-day decision. And like last week, if Murray can’t go, then Colt McCoy will get the start. The Panthers will start backup P.J. Walker after putting Sam Darnold on injured reserve with a shoulder injury. Craig Grialou and Mike Jurecki break down the matchup, with Jurecki providing his three keys to victory. Also, the guys set the table for what’s on tap for the rest of the NFC West and NFC in Week 10.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nov 12, 202145 min

Cardinals Cover 2 - Defense Focused On Christian McCaffrey

Ep. 494 - Derrick Henry. Dalvin Cook. Aaron Jones. The list of top-tier running backs the Cardinals have faced this season will grow by one on Sunday. Add Christian McCaffrey, the do-everything back of the Carolina Panthers. He is the priority of the defense this week. Craig Grialou and Mike Jurecki discuss why McCaffrey is likely to be an even greater focal point on Sunday, and yes, it has everything to do with who the Panthers will start at quarterback. Also, the guys update who was and, more importantly, who wasn’t at practice on Thursday.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nov 11, 202143 min

Cardinals Cover 2 - Kyler Murray ‘Hoping’ To Play This Week

Ep. 493 - In his own words, Kyler Murray has made “crazy strides” rehabbing his ankle. Now does that mean he’s playing this week? Maybe. And, then again, maybe not. Murray’s status will be closely watched for the second straight week. Craig Grialou and Mike Jurecki believe Murray should play if he is ready. The Cardinals defense is getting ready to face a backup quarterback for the second time in six games. P.J. Walker gets the start with Sam Darnold sidelined by a shoulder injury. Also, why wasn’t James Conner named NFC Offensive Player of the Week? Grialou isn’t happy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nov 10, 202145 min

Cardinals Cover 2 - Colt McCoy Leads Team To Resilient Win Over 49ers

Ep. 492 - No Kyler Murray. No DeAndre Hopkins. No A.J. Green. Plus three assistant coaches were unavailable, and yet the Cardinals still found a way to get the job done on Sunday in convincing fashion. Craig Grialou and Mike Jurecki break down the 31-17 win at San Francisco. Colt McCoy, James Conner and Christian Kirk made sure the offense didn’t miss a beat despite the number of missing starters. Defensively, it was another textbook gameplan by Vance Joseph as Markus Golden, Chandler Jones and Jordan Hicks each had excellent performances. In other words, there was a lot to like.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nov 8, 202150 min

Cardinals Cover 2 - What’s The Response On Sunday?

Ep. 491 - For the first time this season, the Cardinals enter a game coming off a loss. So, how do they respond? Great question. Here’s another one: Will Kyler Murray and DeAndre Hopkins play? Another great question. Neither practiced this week and neither miss games. In fact, Murray has never missed a game. Craig Grialou and Mike Jurecki discuss all of that and more as they preview the matchup at the San Francisco 49ers. Jurecki gives his three keys to victory plus the X-factor. The Cardinals have not swept the season series with the Niners since 2018.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nov 5, 202148 min

Cardinals Cover 2 - ‘Nasty Football’ Playing 49ers

Ep. 490 - That’s how Markus Golden described the 49ers offense, specifically its run game. He and the rest of his defensive teammates know exactly what to expect on Sunday, even more so with Jimmy Garoppolo at quarterback compared to Trey Lance, who started the last time these teams played. Craig Grialou and Mike Jurecki discuss how much different a Garoppolo-led offense will look. Speaking of quarterbacks, there is still no definitive word on the status of Kyler Murray. If he can’t go, then Colt McCoy “will be ready” according to Golden.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nov 4, 202143 min

Cardinals Cover 2 - Ankle Watch: The Latest On Kyler Murray

Ep. 489 - This much we know: Kyler Murray did not practice on Wednesday. He spent that time rehabbing while Colt McCoy received all the first-team reps. What we still don’t know, and likely won’t until Sunday, is Murray’s availability against the 49ers. Keep in mind, Murray has never missed a game. Craig Grialou and Mike Jurecki discuss where things stand with the Cardinals franchise quarterback. Also, whether it’s Murray or McCoy, this week’s starting quarterback is going to face one of the better defensive fronts in football.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nov 3, 202147 min

Cardinals Cover 2 - Second-Half Focus

Ep. 488 - Ok, so it’s not exactly the midway point of the season, but it’s close enough. Eight games and two months into the 2021 campaign, the Cardinals are in a good spot. In fact, they are in a very good spot. Things are tight, though, atop both the division and in the NFC overall. Craig Grialou and Mike Jurecki discuss what needs to happen for the second half of the season to be as good as the first half.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nov 1, 202141 min

Cardinals Cover 2 - Unpacking The First Loss Of The Season

Ep. 487 - Disappointment. Heartbreak. It was a painful way to lose, no question. Look, the Cardinals did not play a good game—on either side of the ball—on Thursday night, yet they put themselves in position to win at the end and came up short. Five yards short. Craig Grialou and Mike Jurecki dissect the 24-21 loss to the Green Bay Packers. Too many turnovers. Too many missed tackles. It was entertaining, however. And it’s been an entertaining season to date. Yes, the Cardinals are no longer undefeated, but they remain one of the better teams in the league.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oct 29, 202142 min

Cardinals Cover 2 - 2021 Primetime Debut

Ep. 486 - Better late than never, right? It’s Week 8, and only now are the Cardinals in the national spotlight. They host the Green Bay Packers on Thursday Night Football. The matchup certainly looks great on paper. Two teams with a combined record of 13-1. Craig Grialou and Mike Jurecki preview the biggest game of the week. Jurecki gives his three keys to victory plus the X-factor. The Cardinals have answered every challenge placed before them this season. Will that continue? Will they remain the league’s only undefeated team?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oct 27, 202145 min

Cardinals Cover 2 - Celebration Gives Way To Packers Prep

Ep. 485 - The Cardinals did exactly what they were supposed to do on Sunday. They took care of business. They were the better team on paper, and they showed they were the better team on the field. Craig Grialou and Mike Jurecki discuss all the good from the 31-5 win over the Houston Texans. The offense got off to a slow start, yet still hit the 30-point mark for the sixth time in seven games. Meanwhile, the defense dominated. No time to celebrate, however. It’s a short week, with the league’s only undefeated team playing on Thursday Night Football.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oct 25, 202154 min

Cardinals Cover 2 - J.J. Watt, DeAndre Hopkins Face Former Team

Ep. 484 - It will be different. It has to be. And J.J. Watt admitted as much. You don’t spend 10 and seven years with one franchise as Watt and DeAndre Hopkins did, respectively, and not feel something when that team is now your opponent. Welcome to Week 7, and welcome to town the Houston Texans. Craig Grialou and Mike Jurecki discuss the matchup—Jurecki gives his three keys to victory—and just who will be available on Sunday. It’s possible Chandler Jones returns, but what about Kliff Kingsbury? It’s been quite the week. The Cardinals, though, have no concerns about a trap game.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oct 22, 202139 min

Cardinals Cover 2 - Trade For Zach Ertz Shows Belief In Locker Room

Ep. 483 - The loss of Maxx Williams necessitated a move to reinforce the tight end room. But what kind of move? At 5-0, the Cardinals couldn’t just make any move. They needed to be aggressive. And they were. Craig Grialou and Mike Jurecki discuss the addition of Zach Ertz, his fit within in the offense and the message the trade sent to the locker room. Also, it is a Football Friday so the guys look ahead to the Week 6 matchup against the Cleveland Browns. Jurecki gives fans his three keys to victory along with the X-factor as the Cardinals try to remain undefeated.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oct 15, 202147 min

Cardinals Cover 2 - Defense Ready For ‘Old School Football’

Ep. 482 - OK, so it’s not exactly Woody Hayes’ “three yards and a cloud of dust”, but the Cleveland Browns do run the football very, very well. In fact, no team runs the ball better. That is the challenge this week facing the Cardinals, who have struggled against the run this season. Craig Grialou and Mike Jurecki look at how the defense, the defensive line in particular, might handle the running back tandem of Nick Chubb and Kareem Hunt. And while Chandler Jones is not expected to play, there is hope Byron Murphy and Marco Wilson will return on Sunday.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oct 14, 202149 min

Cardinals Cover 2 - Kyler Murray vs. Baker Mayfield II

Ep. 481 - The Kyler Murray vs. Baker Mayfield rivalry gets renewed this week. They first met two years ago with Murray getting the better of his good friend and former Oklahoma Sooner teammate. Can Murray improve to 2-0 or will Mayfield draw even? Craig Grialou and Mike Jurecki discuss the No. 1 storyline heading into Sunday plus what awaits Murray and company with respects to the Cleveland Browns defense. First though, the guys react to the flurry of roster moves made ahead of Wednesday’s practice, including Maxx Williams being placed on injured reserve with a season-ending knee injury.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oct 13, 202148 min

Cardinals Cover 2 - Defense Strikes Gold In Win Over 49ers

Ep. 480 - Sometimes one side of the ball needs to pick up the other side and that’s exactly what happened on Sunday. The defense, behind not one, not two, not even three but four fourth-down stops, helped push the Cardinals past the San Francisco 49ers, 17-10. Craig Grialou and Mike Jurecki talked up Vance Joseph’s unit, one that was missing its two starting cornerbacks and still made life difficult for Trey Lance and company. At 5-0, the Cardinals remain the league’s only undefeated team.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oct 11, 202151 min

Cardinals Cover 2 - 49ers Next On NFC West Revenge Tour

Ep. 479 - Beat the Rams. Check. Next, the 49ers. The Cardinals can turn the tables on the two teams that ultimately cost them a playoff spot last season, when they dropped back-to-back division games to end the year. The Cardinals can also maintain their position as the league’s only undefeated team. Craig Grialou and Mike Jurecki dive into the Week 5 matchup with Jurecki presenting his three keys to victory along with the X-factor. Sunday’s game is just the second home game of the season.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oct 8, 202145 min

Cardinals Cover 2 - Defense Preparing For Two Quarterbacks

Ep. 478 - As if preparing for one NFL quarterback isn’t already difficult enough, how about two? And the second is a rookie with very little film? That is the challenge ahead of the Cardinals this week. Will they see Jimmy Garoppolo or might it be Trey Lance? It’s the known vs. the unknown. More of a pocket-passer vs. a dual-threat. Craig Grialou and Mike Jurecki discuss both options. And if it is Lance, might the defense be more prepared given they face Kyler Murray in practice each week?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oct 7, 202151 min

Cardinals Cover 2 - Arizona Leads NFC West After Finally Solving Rams

Ep. 476 - No more do we have to hear the Cardinals are 0-8 against Sean McVay and the Los Angeles Rams. That’s now in the past. So let’s focus on the present and the future. Craig Grialou and Mike Jurecki discuss all the good from Sunday’s 37-20 win, from Kyler Murray and what looks to be an unstoppable offense to Vance Joseph shutting down Matthew Stafford and company. It’s another Victory Monday, which is never a bad thing.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oct 4, 202146 min

Cardinals Cover 2 - Eight Is Enough: Time To Beat The Rams

Ep. 475 - Eight straight losses to Sean McVay and the Rams, four straight losses to the NFC West and a four-year run of not having beaten Matthew Stafford. That can, and hopefully will, end this week. Oh yeah, a win would also move the Cardinals into first place in the division all by themselves. Quite a lot on the line. Craig Grialou and Mike Jurecki look ahead to Sunday’s showdown at SoFi Stadium with Jurecki giving fans his three keys to a victory along with the X-factor. By the way, the Cardinals have not started a season 4-0 since 2012.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oct 1, 202126 min

Cardinals Cover 2 - Kyler Murray Spreading The Wealth

Ep. 474 - Six different receivers have caught at least 10 passes from Kyler Murray, and all six have better than 110 receiving yards through three games. It’s the most balanced the passing game has looked in Murray’s three NFL seasons. It’s also a sign Murray isn’t settling. “He’s going where his reads take him,” Kliff Kingsbury said. Also, Craig Grialou (please excuse the voice; he really does feel fine) and Mike Jurecki discuss the growth made by Byron Murphy, who was named NFC Defensive Player of the Week on Wednesday.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sep 29, 202138 min

Cardinals Cover 2 - Adversity Handled In Jacksonville

Ep. 473 - “We like to make it interesting.” Yes you do, Coach. Much too interesting. Bottom line, though, Kliff Kingsbury has led the Cardinals to a 3-0 start, which only four other teams can say in 2021. Craig Grialou and Mike Jurecki look back at the win in Jacksonville. There was a lot to like including Byron Murphy's first career multi-INT game. There are areas that still need to be addressed, like the run defense. Plus, the depth at offensive line is already being tested. How will the group respond?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sep 27, 202152 min

Cardinals Cover 2 - Avoid History Repeating

Ep. 472 - A year ago the Cardinals opened the season 2-0 only to lose to a team that, on paper, had less talent. This year, once again, the Cardinals are 2-0 and facing a team they should beat. But should and will are two very different things. Craig Grialou and Mike Jurecki breakdown the Week 3 matchup against the winless Jaguars with Jurecki giving fans his three keys to victory along with the X-factor. Bottom line, there’s no reason why Cardinals should not leave Jacksonville without a ‘W’.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sep 24, 202147 min

Cardinals Cover 2 - Teammates Turned Opponents

Ep. 471 - Teammates for two seasons at Clemson, Isaiah Simmons and Trevor Lawrence will find themselves on opposite sides of the field this week. “I always love a good matchup,” Simmons said this week; and said with a big smile on his face. Craig Grialou and Mike Jurecki discuss what awaits the Cardinals defense on Sunday. The guys expect a bounce-back performance, especially after hearing from defensive coordinator Vance Joseph. He was none too pleased with the first-half run defense last week.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sep 23, 202148 min

Cardinals Cover 2 - Kyler Murray Becoming ‘Must See TV’

Ep. 470 - Scrambling. Throwing the football back across his body. Kyler Murray is making the difficult seem routine, and he’s doing it on a weekly basis. Murray has become one of the early stars of the 2021 season. The numbers he is putting up are impressive. But it’s more than just the numbers. It’s getting everyone involved. That’s what has really stood out to Craig Grialou and Mike Jurecki when looking at the offense through two games. Now the trick is “to keep doing it” as Murray said on Wednesday.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sep 22, 202149 min

Cardinals Cover 2 - Fortunate. Lucky. But It’s A Win

Ep. 469 - You never apologize for winning in the National Football League. So, while it was far from perfect on Sunday, the Cardinals will take it. They are 2-0 for the second straight season. Craig Grialou and Mike Jurecki discuss the good and the bad from the 34-33 victory over the Vikings. For the second straight week the offense reached the 400-yard, 30-point mark; while defensively, it was a tale of two halves. And, yes, the Cardinals caught some breaks along the way.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sep 20, 202150 min

Cardinals Cover 2 - Welcome back, Birdgang!

Ep. 468 - For the first time in two years the Cardinals will play in front of a sold-out State Farm Stadium. It’s Week 2, the home opener against the Minnesota Vikings. Craig Grialou and Mike Jurecki break down the matchup with Jurecki giving fans his three keys to victory along with the X-factor. The Cardinals will be looking to go 2-0 for the second straight season. Also, what’s on tap for the rest of the NFC West? Two of the other three teams in the division are on road coming up on Sunday.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sep 17, 202144 min

Cardinals Cover 2 - Chandler Jones Honored, Kyler Murray Snubbed?

Ep. 466 - It would’ve been a big surprise if Chandler Jones wasn't named NFC Defensive Player of the Week. Well deserved, obviously. But what about Kyler Murray? Shouldn’t he have been named the conference’s offensive player of the week? He certainly had a good case. More important than the stats, though, it’s what Murray showed in his continuing development as a quarterback that stood out to both Craig Grialou and Mike Jurecki. Now, the onus is on Murray and the offense to do it again this week against the Vikings.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sep 15, 202148 min

Cardinals Cover 2 - Game Balls For Everyone

Ep. 465 - Well, that was impressive. Maybe the most complete performance under head coach Kliff Kingsbury, who after the 38-13 win at Tennessee told the team in the locker room “everybody is getting a game ball.” Craig Grialou and Mike Jurecki discuss all that went right in Week 1, from Chandler Jones’ career-high five sacks to Kyler Murray accounting for five touchdowns. Again, impressive.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sep 13, 202153 min

Cardinals Cover 2 - Excited For Sunday, Week 1

Ep. 464 - The anticipation for the start of the regular season is always high. Even more so, perhaps, this season. It’s Year 3 for Kliff Kingsbury and Kyler Murray. There are new faces on offense—A.J. Green, Rodney Hudson and James Conner—while the defense added J.J. Watt and welcomes back a healthy Chandler Jones. Plus, don’t forget about new kicker Matt Prater. Is it enough though? We begin to find out Sunday in Nashville. Craig Grialou and Mike Jurecki discuss the matchup against the Titans, focusing on what the Cardinals must do to start the season 1-0.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sep 10, 202142 min

Cardinals Cover 2 - Avoid The Stiff Arm

Ep. 463 - Stopping the run is always the defense’s goal, and this week is no exception. Of course, that’s easier said than done especially when Derrick Henry is running the football. So what will the Cardinals do, or attempt to do, to stop or slow down the game’s best running back? Craig Grialou and Mike Jurecki offer some ideas and discuss what defensive coordinator and J.J. Watt had to say about the challenge. First though, might No. 24—the number Adrian Wilson made famous—be back in play, as early as this Sunday?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sep 9, 202146 min

Cardinals Cover 2 - Third Year Arrives For Kyler Murray

Ep. 462 - It’s been talked about a lot: the expectations for Kyler Murray in this his third season as starting quarterback. And make no mistake, the expectations are high. This needs to be the year where Murray takes the next step to stardom. Craig Grialou and Mike Jurecki begin to look at what awaits Murray and the Cardinals offense this week in Tennessee. Also, the guys discuss which players were named team captains plus what is and what isn’t real when reading the Week 1 depth chart because, of course, it is all unofficial.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sep 8, 202146 min

Cardinals Cover 2 - Perfect Attendance

Ep. 461 - Following a four-day break, the Cardinals returned to the practice field with every player present and accounted for, including Robert Alford and Justin Pugh who were just recently activated from the reserve/COVID-19 list. Seeing an entire 53-man roster practicing is great news ahead of Week 1. Craig Grialou and Mike Jurecki also discuss the 17 players signed to the practice squad, focusing on the new faces at cornerback and wide receiver. Plus, is Rondale Moore going to be featured in the return game this season?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sep 6, 202149 min

Cardinals Cover 2 - The Train Has To Keep Moving

Ep. 460 - Time doesn’t stop. You can’t hit pause in life. In other words, if Malcolm Butler is not going to be on the field this season, or ever again, then the Cardinals need to figure out how to move on without him. Craig Grialou and Mike Jurecki discuss the need to add another veteran, the emergence of rookie Marco Wilson and the possibility that Isaiah Simmons may see more playing time than expected at the cornerback position; the latter of which was Jurecki’s idea. Also, now that the 53-man roster is set—for now—what stands out?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sep 1, 202144 min

Cardinals Cover 2 - Surprises, Predictions Ahead Of Final Roster Cuts

Ep. 459 - Teams must reduce their rosters to a maximum of 53 players by Tuesday afternoon. How that happens can be done in a number of different ways. And even after that magic number of 53 has been reached, there may still be changes ahead of Week 1. In other words, don’t get too comfortable. Craig Grialou and Mike Jurecki discuss some of the more difficult decisions ahead. Plus, the guys review where the four Cardinals players—Budda Baker, DeAndre Hopkins, Kyler Murray and J.J. Watt—landed on this year’s NFL Top-100 list.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aug 30, 202144 min

Cardinals Cover 2 - Kyler Murray ‘Is Ready To Go’

Ep. 458 - For those hoping to see Kyler Murray play some more here in the preseason, you’re out of luck. Murray won’t play in Saturday’s game at New Orleans. And he is not expected to be the only starter who will watch from the sidelines. Craig Grialou and Mike Jurecki discuss what they hope to see in the preseason finale. Grialou has his own wish list for which players he hopes are in uniform. Both, though, agree that the one player everyone should keep an eye on is Andy Isabella.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aug 26, 202143 min

Cardinals Cover 2 - It's '4' For Moore

Ep. 457 - Money talks and Andy Lee was willing to listen. In a monetary transaction this week, Rondale Moore purchased the No. 4 jersey from Lee, who will now wear No. 14. How much money exchanged hands between the two parties isn’t known though Kingsbury said Moore “was very happy to get the number.” Craig Grialou and Mike Jurecki also discuss the forthcoming end to training camp. What did they learn? What questions do they still have after four-plus weeks of practice at State Farm Stadium?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aug 25, 202147 min

Cardinals Cover 2 - Watt Brings Energy In Return To Practice

Ep. 456 - Well, it was good to see No. 99 practicing on Monday. That’s right, J.J. Watt is back. He participated in his first training camp practice. He wasn’t alone. Dennis Gardeck was also activated off the physically unable to perform list and Andy Isabella was activated from the reserve/COVID-19 list. It was an eventful way to begin the week. Craig Grialou and Mike Jurecki discuss all of the above plus they go over the good, the bad and the ugly from last Friday’s preseason game against the Kansas City Chiefs. Yeah, there was plenty to talk about.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aug 23, 202145 min

Cardinals Cover 2 - To Play Or Not To Play

Ep. 455 - It’s the question every head coach faces in the preseason: How long do you play the starters? Well, for the second straight week, Kliff Kingsbury wasn’t very definitive. “You’ll have to tune in,” he said. OK, we will. In the meantime, Craig Grialou and Mike Jurecki discuss who they hope to see on the field against the Chiefs on Friday. Tops on their list is Kyler Murray, even if it’s for only one series. Also, can the players who performed well last week do it again?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aug 18, 202146 min

Cardinals Cover 2 - The More You Can Do

Ep. 454 - Job No. 1 of a wide receiver is to catch the ball. Tight ends are mainly asked to block. Each position group, however, must be able to both catch and block when needed. Craig Grialou and Mike Jurecki discuss the value of a blocking receiver in the run game—we needed a camera on Jurecki during his analysis—and a sure-handed tight end in the pass game. Also, there may be some coaching in DeAndre Hopkins’ future. Here in training camp, he’s pulled aside both Marco Wilson and Tay Gowan to offer advice on how they can improve as cornerbacks.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aug 16, 202146 min

Cardinals Cover 2 - Solid First Impression

Ep. 453 - It did not take long for first-round draft pick Zaven Collins to flash in his first NFL action. In fact, it was the second play of the game. Collins wasn’t the only rookie to make a good first impression. The entire draft class stood out including receiver Rondale Moore. Craig Grialou and Mike Jurecki look back at Friday’s preseason opener against the Dallas Cowboys. Also, the guys discuss the performance of Eno Benjamin. It was good to see the former Arizona State Sun Devil make the most of his opportunities, both on offense and special teams.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aug 15, 202147 min

Cardinals Cover 2 - Yes, Preseason Football Matters

Ep. 452 - With the preseason opener coming up on Friday, Craig Grialou and Mike Jurecki discuss what they want to see and, maybe more importantly, who they want to see in action. The starters probably won’t play much, so there will be plenty of opportunity for the younger guys on the depth chart to, as they say, get exposure rather than get exposed. Remember, there are 31 other teams players are auditioning for other than the Cardinals.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aug 11, 202148 min