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The story of how the Bidwill family became owners of the Cardinals – Part 3

The Arizona Cardinals are the longest tenured continuous operating pro football club in America. Only the Toronto Argonauts of the Canadian Football League have been in continuous operation longer in North America. The Bidwill family has owned the Cardinals since 1932. Charles “Blue shirt Charley” Bidwill bought the team from Dr. David Jones, who was […]

about 2 months ago | 4 reads

Trey McBride and Budda Baker elected to 2026 Pro Bowl

In what as been an incredibly disappointing season, the Arizona Cardinals still have two Pro Bowl players. Trey McBride and Budda Baker were both once again selected to represent the Arizona Cardinals in the Pro Bowl. From the team: S Budda Baker Baker was named to his eighth Pro Bowl and seventh consecutive selection at […]

about 2 months ago | 1 read

Cardinals lose two defenders for final two games

The Arizona Cardinals have two games left in the 2025 NFL season. They will play those games with rookie DT Walter Nolen and CB Garrett Williams. Both players were placed on IR on Monday. RELATED: GANNON’S PITCH AND BIG EMPTY NUMBERS ON OFFENSE Williams suffered an Achilles injury in the first quarter of the 26-19 […]

about 2 months ago | 5 reads

Interview: Cardinals Superfan “The Ultimate Birdgang Warrior”

Yeah, you’ve seen him. In fact, you probably have a photo of yourself with him on your phone if you have been to an Arizona Cardinals home game. He is called “The Ultimate Birdgang Warrior,” and he represents the true fandom of the Cardinals. LINK: ULTIMATE BIRDGANG WARRIOR FACEBOOK PAGE The Arizona Superfan is on full […]

about 2 months ago | 2 reads

Cardinals NFL Draft order 2026: Where Arizona stands after Week 16

Things are fine. Sure the Arizona Cardinals ran their losing streak to an impressive seven games in a row, sure they sustained more injuries that look serious, and sure the bright spots on the season were mostly held in check, but they lost so their draft pick had to get better… right? Nope, while the […]

about 2 months ago | 2 reads

Arizona Cardinals offense falls flat in second half of loss to Atlanta Falcons

The Arizona Cardinals defense has been an issue the past couple of weeks, and they were not up to the task of trying to keep Bijan Robinson in check. Yet, in a game where the Arizona Cardinals more efficient run game than the Atlanta Falcons, they completely fell apart offensively in the second half. The […]

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about 2 months ago | 2 reads

Arizona Cardinals-Atlanta Falcons second half game discussion

The Arizona Cardinals should be leading. Or maybe trailing. Whatever it should be, the reality is they are tied with the Atlanta Falcons after the first half and the game is unfolding like Jess and I expected. This had all the earmarks of a shootout, the question would be could the Cardinals offense keep pace […]

about 2 months ago | 1 read

Cardinals-Falcons Week 16 preview, picks and predictions

The Arizona Cardinals are bad. They are actually bordering on awful at this point, and now they have to try and stop another valley running back product, this one who is going to be an All Pro in Bijan Robinson. This should be… interesting. Jess and I are both hopeful that we see a more […]

about 2 months ago | 2 reads

College Football Playoffs prospects to know: Oregon vs James Madison

The final matchup of the first round of the College Football Playoffs is here and it is the upstart James Madison Dukes against the powerhouse Oregon Ducks. This one seems incredibly one-sided, and maybe it will be, but unless you are an Oregon alum, we are all Dukes fans today. Here is everything you need […]

about 2 months ago | 1 read

College Football Playoffs prospects to know: Ole Miss vs. Tulane

This is quite the weird matchup as both head coaches are moving on. One is coaching his team through the playoffs, for as long as they are in, while the other is already off to his next destination and his successor is a beloved by the players and fans. The Ole Miss Rebels host the […]

about 2 months ago | 2 reads

Will Cardinals Harrison play vs. the Falcons?

Arizona Cardinals receiver Marvin Harrison has been having heel issues that have kept him out of the past two games since injuring his foot in the Week 13 matchup against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Now, he should be ready to go against the Atlanta Falcons at home this Sunday with a 1:05 pm kickoff. RELATED: […]

about 2 months ago | 1 read

College Football Playoffs prospects to know: Miami at Texas A&M

With the Arizona Cardinals picking early in the 2026 NFL Draft, they need to be paying attention to the best players on the best teams in college. To kick things off today we have the Miami Hurricanes at the Texas A&M Aggies. Here is everything you need to know about the game. Date: Saturday, December 20, […]

about 2 months ago | 5 reads

College Football Playoffs prospects to know: Oklahoma vs. Alabama

The Arizona Cardinals should be paying attention to this one, as the Oklahoma Sooners host the Alabama Crimson Tide in the opening of the College Football Playoffs. First, everything you need to know. Date: Friday, December 19, 2025Time: 6:00 p.m. ATLocation: Gaylord Family Oklahoma Memorial Stadium — Norman, OKNational TV: ABC/ESPN (Channel 15 locally)National online streaming: ESPN+TV announcers: Chris Fowler […]

about 2 months ago | 1 read

ESPN ranks every potential NFL head coaching opening

Several NFL clubs have already fired their head coaches, namely the Tennessee Titans and the New York Football Giants. On Black Monday, which is the next day after the final regular season league game, it is expected that between four and six other head coaches will be left without a team. RELATED: COACHING CANDIDATES TO […]

about 2 months ago | 2 reads

Cardinals Trey McBride sets two NFL records

This 2025 NFL season hasn’t been what was expected from the Arizona Cardinals. In a division full of some of the league’s best ballclubs, the Cardinals aren’t one of them. But there are silver linings. And with some, you don’t have to look too hard. Arizona tight end Trey McBride might be this year’s brightest […]

about 2 months ago | 7 reads

Cardinals have a tackling problem. Gannon explains why

Offense gets fans in the seats, but defenses win championships. Arizona Cardinals head coach Jonathan Gannon is a defensive-minded. He brought over his strategies that worked well when he was the DC for the Philadelphia Eagles, who had just lost the Super Bowl. The Cardinals were in need of some defensive changes, and Arizona owner […]

about 2 months ago | 6 reads

With the First Pick 4.0: Another Cardinals loss

It has been mentioned that this Arizona Cardinals roster is just a few pieces away from being a playoff contender. Apparently, those media folks haven’t seen any actual games. “On paper” isn’t a reality. RELATED: SHOULD THE CARDINALS FIRE GANNON AFTER THE SEASON? Cardinals’ fans know all too well what is happening. Double-digit loss seasons […]

about 2 months ago | 3 reads