Watch Cardinals linebacker Mack Wilson Sr. spit bars in 2025 schedule release video
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The Arizona Cardinals promised a banger for the 2025 NFL schedule release video and unlike last year, the Cardinals weren't late to the party.
As all 32 NFL teams release their schedules on Wednesday, May 14, the Cardinals kept up with the arms race with an original song featuring linebacker Mack Wilson Sr., or Rocketship.
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The Cardinals enlisted Wilson to make a catchy song highlighting all 17 games this season. The linebacker starred in the video with several of his teammates.
The extensive list of other Cardinals players featured includes Isaiah Adams, Zaven Collins, Jaden Davis, Greg Dortch, Marvin Harrison Jr., Trishton Jackson, Paris Johnson Jr., Vi Jones, BJ Ojulari, Owen Pappoe, Dante Stills, Dadrion Taylor-Demerson and Michael Wilson.
The music video didn't just remain in the studio as it combined footage of Wilson with teammates in the film room, on a plane and on the practice field.
Each bar had a nod to the opponent for the week and there were several great lines, and it's hard to get the hook out of your head.
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"1, 2, 3, knock 'em down! 4, 5, 6, in and out! 7, 8, 9, tap out! You wonder what the hype 'bout, then come around and find out!"
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