Bleav in the Arizona Cardinals
Bleav
Ed Smith didn't have a traditional path to the NFL. After deciding to play minor league baseball right out of high school, Smith followed his brother Irv Smith's path to playing professional football. Starting in NFL Europe, Smith eventually earned opportunities with the Washington Redskins, Atlanta Falcons, Philadelphia Eagles, and Detroit Lions. Smith is now the co-host of the EZ Sports Talk Show alongside Javon Adams at 1060AM in Phoenix. Adams and Smith also bring you the Bleav in Arizona Cardinals podcast, filling you in on the latest buzz surrounding Kyler Murray, DeAndre Hopkins, JJ Watt, and more.
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United States
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Sports & Recreation Podcasts
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Bleav
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Ed Smith didn't have a traditional path to the NFL. After deciding to play minor league baseball right out of high school, Smith followed his brother Irv Smith's path to playing professional football. Starting in NFL Europe, Smith eventually earned opportunities with the Washington Redskins, Atlanta Falcons, Philadelphia Eagles, and Detroit Lions. Smith is now the co-host of the EZ Sports Talk Show alongside Javon Adams at 1060AM in Phoenix. Adams and Smith also bring you the Bleav in Arizona Cardinals podcast, filling you in on the latest buzz surrounding Kyler Murray, DeAndre Hopkins, JJ Watt, and more.
Language:
English
Website:
https://bleav.com/
Episodes
Run, Cardinals, Run!
9/18/2025
Is this the game where the Arizona Cardinals put it all together and start the season 3-0? As they head to the Bay Area to take on the 49ers the stakes are being raised.
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Duration:00:31:47
Can the Offense Find Another Gear?
9/16/2025
Feels good to be 2-0, but there are still questions about the offense for the Arizona Cardinals. Can they get it corrected before the match-up with the 49ers?
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Duration:00:34:32
Time to Show Up and Show Out
9/12/2025
Will the friendly confines of home lead to a packed house of elated Arizona Cardinals fans? Can the Defensive unit wreak havoc as the offensive runs like a well oiled machine?
Duration:00:29:37
Winning on the Road is a Tough Task
9/8/2025
A win is a win...or is it? The expectations are high and the Cardinals are 1-0 after a season opening road win in New Orleans. Kyler was decent. The offensive line left much to be desired. Marvin Harrison Jr was impressive. The defensive front 7 was...underwhelming. Time for optimism?
Duration:00:31:23
When the Cardinals Come Marching In!
9/4/2025
The Arizona Cardinals Start the 2025 campaign on the road in New Orleans. Can Kyler Murray lead the team back to the playoffs? Will the new-look defense be dominant?
Duration:00:36:11
Why the Arizona Cardinals will WIN the NFC West?
9/2/2025
The NFL is back...well, almost. Week 1 is here. Can the Arizona Cardinals Win the NFC West? By our accounts, the 49ers, Rams and Seahawks are all vulnerable. Does that that mean the Arizona Cardinals will be able to take advantage and come out on top of the NFC West? Javon and Ed discuss and break it down.
Duration:00:43:19
Roster Cut to 53. Next Stop, Regular Season
8/27/2025
The preseason is over and the roster has been cut to 53. The sights are now set on the regular season and the Saints. Should fans be concerned about Walter Nolen and BJ Ojulari being on the PUP list and slated to miss the first 4 weeks of the season?
Duration:00:24:51
Cardinals' Backups Disappoint Against Broncos
8/19/2025
The Mile High City was not kind to the Arizona Cardinals as the backups gave up lots of yards and put up few points. What are the takeways from a 27-7 loss? Which players impressed? And, will head coach Jonathan Gannon play his starters in the final preseason game against the Las Vegas Raiders?
Duration:00:33:03
Offense and Defense Impress While Special Teams Need Work
8/11/2025
The Arizona Cardinals welcomed the Kansas City Chiefs to State Farm Stadium in Preseason game 1. While the Offense and Defense performances were encouraging, Special Teams were less than stellar
Duration:00:28:14
Will Marvin Harrison Jr Make the Leap in year Two? Which Coordinator do you Trust the Least? (Guest Donnie Druin)
8/8/2025
Guest Donnie Druin for Cardinals on SI.com stops by to talk about his Training Camp Observations and expectations for the season.
Duration:00:34:37
Can Josh Sweat and the Rest of the Cardinals' Defense Handle the Weight of Expectation?
8/4/2025
The ACL injury of Starling Thomas V has left the secondary wounded. Can the newly acquired Josh Sweat and 2nd year player Darius Robinson make the Arizona Cardinals' defense elite despite the loss?
Is the offense, led by Kyler Murray, deep enough to surprise the naysayers?
Duration:00:36:23
Bleav in the Arizona Cardinals #218
4/30/2025
Now that the 2025 draft is in the rear view mirror, Ed and Javon review the selections and discuss Monti Ossenfort's approach.
Duration:00:27:27
Bleav in the Arizona Cardinals #217
4/25/2025
The 2025 NFL Draft began in earnest on Thursday. Ed and Javon recap the Arizona Cardinals' selection of Ole Miss DL, Walter Nolen. They also revisit the team's offseason moves and how well GM Monti Ossenfort is doing at filling the holes.
Duration:00:36:52
Bleav in the Arizona Cardinals #216
1/9/2025
The season has come to an end with the resounding beatdown of the 49ers by the Cardinals at 47-24. At 8-9, is the season a success? Is Kyler Murray truly the Franchise QB for the Arizona Cardinals?
Duration:00:43:19
Bleav in the Arizona Cardinals #215
12/23/2024
The playoff hopes for the Arizona Cardinals were dashed with a 36-30 OT loss to the Carolina Panthers. Many questions arose after what should have been a win for the Cardinals to set up a big game against the Los Angeles Rams. Motivation, do they have the right signal caller, and more.
Duration:00:34:55
Bleav in the Arizona Cardinals #214
12/12/2024
The Arizona Cardinals are in a Do Or Die situation for the next four games. The New England Patriots and Drake Maye are coming into town to test the mettle of the Jonathan Gannon led BirdGang. Special guest: Kendrick Adams
Duration:00:42:35
Bleav in the Arizona Cardinals #213
12/9/2024
After falling 30-18 to the Seattle Seahawks, the Arizona Cardinals are left with more questions than answers. Kyler Murray threw two more interceptions and the defense wasn't able to keep the Seahawks out of the end zone. How much blame should OC Drew Petzing take? Can the Cardinals close out strong in the last four games of the regular season?
Duration:00:30:10
Bleav in the Arizona Cardinals #212
12/6/2024
As the Seahawks prepare to visit State Farm Stadium to take on the Arizona Cardinals, there is a lot at stake. The Cardinals are looking to end a two game skid that started with a 16-6 loss to Seattle. Can the Arizona Cardinals' defense continue to overperform? What needs to happen for the offense to operate at a consistent and high level?
Duration:00:32:48
Bleav in the Arizona Cardinals #211
12/2/2024
The losing streak is now at 2 and the Arizona Cardinals have dropped to 2nd place in the NFC West. The defense did enough to put the squad in a position to win, but Kyler Murray and the offense were inconsistent at best. What could have been done differently?
Duration:00:45:10
Bleav in the Arizona Cardinals #210
11/25/2024
The defense for the Arizona Cardinals delivered but the offense was not firing on all cylinders as they fell 16-6 to the Seattle Seahawks. As a result, the Cardinals have dropped to 2nd place in the NFC West. Ed and Javon break down the game.
Duration:00:30:08