Ep. 1025 - Football returns on Thursday, and it returns in the form on the Hall of Fame Game in Canton. It'll be the Cardinals and Carolina Panthers. Then, two days later, Larry Fitzgerald will be officially inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame, taking his rightful place among the all-time greats of the game. Craig Grialou and Zach Gershman help set the stage for the week by speaking with NBC TV analyst Cris Collinsworth, who will be on the call with Mike Tirico and Melissa Stark on Thursday. Collinsworth tells stories of both Fitzgerald the player, remembering his playoff performances from 2008 and 2015, and the person before Craig and Zach ask Collinsworth to give his thoughts on first-year head coach Mike LaFleur and the 2026 Arizona Cardinals.

Ep. 1024 - January. That's the last time the Cardinals played a game. Some seven months ago. On Thursday, they and the Carolina Panthers suit up for the Hall of Fame Game in Canton. And because there's a game, that means there's a depth chart, the first of the preseason. Craig Grialou and Zach Gershman go over it, focusing first on the defense and the position battles that do exist in the coaches' eyes. Then it's the offense, and no, it's not a big deal that Jeremiyah Love is listed behind Tyler Allgeier at running back. What is a big deal, though, was seeing Walter Nolen III practice on Sunday after leaving Friday's practice early. Nolen has looked good so far in training camp. Also, Craig and Zach discuss who stood out during Sunday's Back Together Weekend practice.

Ep. 1023 - It's eight days into training camp. There's less than a week before the Cardinals' preseason opener. Yet, there's six weeks before the Cardinals play their first game of the regular season. In other words, there's time. Time to determine roles. That was the message conveyed by rookie running back Jeremiyah Love on Friday. In his mind, he's proven nothing yet despite the high expectations that come with being the third overall pick. Craig Grialou and Dani Sureck discuss what Love had to say in addition to the comments made by Tyler Allgeier the day before. And while nothing has been determined publicly about how Love and Allgeier will be used this season, that doesn't stop Craig and Dani from speculating. Plus, the two give their top takeaways from what was another padded practice earlier in the day.

Ep. 1022 - It's early in his tenure as head coach, but already Mike LaFleur has made it known what he feels is the best way to evaluate players. In pads, playing 11-on-11. In other words, his words, "real football." For the second straight day at training camp, the Cardinals practiced in full pads. Craig Grialou and Jesus Quinonez discuss what they saw, in-between all the laundry on the field. Yeah, a lot of flags thrown by the officials, due to penalties on both sides of the ball. Jeremiyah Love continues to impress - he was the first name Jesus mentioned; Marvin Harrison Jr. bounced back from a difficult practice the day before; and Carson Beck may have had his best of work, closing with a touchdown pass to Bryson Green who made a diving catch in the end zone to finish a successful 2-minute drill.

Ep. 1021 - It looked a little more like football on Tuesday. For the first time at Cardinals training camp, the pads were put on - no more passing camp as head coach Mike LaFleur described the work done in the offseason and first handful of days at State Farm Stadium. Craig Grialou and Zach Gershman discuss what they saw, from Budda Baker setting the tone early, barking at the offense to Jeremiyah Love and Trey Benson, in his first 11-on-11 work of camp, showing off their speed, footwork, and physicality. Oh, and a practice wouldn't be complete without a diving catch by Michael Wilson on a great deep ball from Jacoby Brissett, who took over first-team duties at quarterback. Gardner Minshew is now with the 2s followed by Carson Beck and Kedon Slovis.

Ep. 1020 - Let's be honest: Not much is expected from the Arizona Cardinals in 2026. That seems to be the consensus, both locally and nationally - but certainly not shared by those players in the locker room. Still, when looking at the roster, it's hard not to notice the talent, especially on offense. Playmakers like Trey McBride, Michael Wilson, Marvin Harrison Jr., and now Jeremiyah Love have many talking about the potential and the possibility of what it may look like under the direction and guidance of new head coach Mike LaFleur. Recently, NFL Network reporter Omar Ruiz visited Cardinals training camp. He and Craig Grialou chatted it up about the offense, what needs to happen defensively if the team hopes to surprise, and playing in what is a juggernaut of a division in the NFC West.

Ep. 1019 - Sunday marked the end of one chapter and the beginning of another. The Cardinals and Jacoby Brissett reached agreement on a new contract. Later, Brissett, much to the happiness of his teammates, participated in his first 11-on-11 work of training camp. If things continue to progress, "the plan," according to head coach Mike LaFleur is for Brissett to start Week 1 at the Los Angeles Chargers. Craig Grialou and Zach Gershman react to the news and what both Brissett and LaFleur had to say. Then, Craig and Zach turn their attention to what happened during the second open practice, which saw the defense win early - Walter Nolen III looks really good, by the way - before the offense, thanks to some big-time catches by Michael Wilson and Marvin Harrison Jr., finished on a high note.

Ep. 1018 - Day 2 of Cardinals training camp and the first day open to fans; that always brings a little more excitement. The headline, of course, is quarterback. Yes, Jacoby Brissett is practicing, but how much is he participating? And when Brissett is not under center, who is and with which unit? Craig Grialou and Dani Sureck talk about what they saw from the quarterbacks as well as the rotation at running back. Also, Craig and Dani highlight some of the top plays made by players such as Trey McBride, Michael Wilson and Max Melton, who really flashed on Friday. There's also discussion on how well BJ Ojulari has looked, why Josh Sweat is starting camp on the physically unable to perform list (PUP) and Mike LaFleur's philosophy on fighting.