The Cardinals fly to Miami - A Hunt and Peck

For the trip out to Atlanta, the Birdos dressed to impress in their best Kentucky Derby style outfits. The trip to Miami was different theme. Influenced by the culture of the city, the team set out in style.

If the Cardinals keep sweeping these themed road trips, I say they keep doing them.

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what the cardinals are up to...

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KNOW THINE ENEMY...

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