Ep. 857 - Whether it’s defensive end, defensive tackle or edge rusher - all perceived needs, by the way - the Cardinals will be able to find a player who can make an impact right away in this year’s draft. At least that’s the feeling from Trevor Sikkema of Pro Football Focus, their lead NFL Draft analyst, who joined both Craig Grialou and Dani Sureck from the Scouting Combine last week in Indianapolis. Sikkema, like most, is very high on the depth of the defensive line class. In addition to the draft, the conversation with Sikkema included his thoughts on last year’s draft class and players like Max Melton and Dadrion Taylor-Demerson as well as Trey Benson who Sikkema believes can be part of “a great 1-2 duo” with James Conner.

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Cardinals Cover 2 - Trevor Sikkema: Arizona Cardinals Can Find ‘Difference-Making’ Defenders In Draft

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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?

Cardinals Cover 2 - ‘Great Guy’ Gardner Minshew Doing ‘The Best I Can’ To Help Cardinals

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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.

Cardinals Cover 2 - Road Warriors To Begin Season, Home Bodies To End Season

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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.

Cardinals Cover 2 - Jeremiyah Love, Carson Beck Join Entire Rookie Class On The Field

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Cardinals Cover 2 - Trevor Sikkema: Arizona Cardinals Can Find ‘Difference-Making’ Defenders In Draft

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