Ep. 971 - First it was Trey McBride. Now it’s Will Johnson. Both have been honored by the Pro Football Writers of America (PFWA) for their play this past season. Johnson most recently was selected to the All-Rookie Team. That distinction led to a much broader discussion about the Cardinals’ current collection of cornerbacks. Craig Grialou and Zach Gershman break down the room, highlighting Johnson and fellow rookie Denzel Burke. Craig and Zach also wonder about the status - the health status - of Garrett Williams, Starling Thomas, and Sean Murphy-Bunting. Plus, the two give their thoughts on Championship Sunday. Of course, that all follows an update on the search for a new head coach.

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Cardinals Cover 2 - Will Johnson Named Among League’s Best Rookies

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Ep. 970 - Six categories. A 13-member voting panel. The results? Well, in a season that didn’t go as expected, there were still plenty of individuals and moments that shined over 17 games. And with that, Craig Grialou, Zach Gershman and Dani Sureck invite you, the Bird Gang, to the 2025 Cardinals Awards. Together, the three announce and then discuss - maybe even disagree with - the selected winners. Following the awards ceremony, Craig, Zach and Dani update the Cardinals’ coaching search as two new names - Texans DC Matt Burke and Steelers OC Arthur Smith - have reportedly been linked to the job, as of Wednesday; and then they offer their thoughts on the four games this weekend in the Divisional Round.

Cardinals Cover 2 - Trey McBride Highlights Annual Cardinals Awards

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Ep. 969 - The number is 10. Ten reported names the Cardinals have either requested or scheduled an interview with for their vacant head coaching position. Craig Grialou and Zach Gershman go over the 10 names - wait, make that 11 names as the name John Harbaugh surfaced mid-show. They detail backgrounds, including previous experience at the head coach level. Is that an important factor? What is important to know is that the search is still in the early stages. Craig and Zach also discuss the players’ reaction to the coaching change, assistant coaches on the move, Trey McBride earning All-Pro status before questioning why his selection wasn’t unanimous, and then the guys dive into Wild Card Weekend; the dominance of the NFC West can be seen as both good and bad news for the Arizona Cardinals.

Cardinals Cover 2 - Names Linked To Coaching Search

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Ep. 968 - Change is inevitable in the NFL. And the Arizona Cardinals wasted no time in making the first of what his expected to be several changes following a 3-14 season. Craig Grialou and Paul Calvisi react to the firing of head coach Jonathan Gannon. The two then discuss what owner Michael Bidwill and GM Monti Ossenfort had to say. The theme of their 23-minute press conference was a pretty simple one: wins and losses matter; and the Cardinals didn’t win enough games in the three seasons under Gannon. So, now what? What’s the next step in the search for a new coach and what might the decision-makers be looking for in a new man in charge. Finally, it is a Monday, and for one last Monday, Paul - with some assistance from Craig - names his Angry Bird Award winner.

Cardinals Cover 2 - Jonathan Gannon Let Go: A Decision ‘Based Solely On Winning’

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Cardinals Cover 2 - Will Johnson Named Among League’s Best Rookies

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