Cardinals Cover 2

Ep. 1042 - After a brief discussion about the start of the baseball playoffs, Craig Grialou and Jesus Quinonez dive into the news of the day. And it’s not so much news as it is appreciation. Appreciation for Trey McBride and the tight end position. Through three games, it’s clear how important McBride and the tight ends are to what Mike LaFleur wants to do offensively. And the tight ends might be the key to helping unlock the lack of explosive plays in the passing game. Also, Craig and Jesus talk Josh Sweat, the dilemma facing the defense when it comes to pressuring opposing quarterbacks and begin to preview Sunday’s matchup against Jameis Winston, Cam Skattebo and the Giants front seven.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.