Arizona Cardinals Podcasts

EP. 82 - Se acabó la temporada regular de los Cardenales de Arizona. Qué salió bien y qué salió mal? Luis Hernández y Rolando Cantú nos presentan un análisis de todo lo sucedido. No cabe duda que el futuro luce prometedor en el nido. Esto apenas comienza y seguramente la temporada baja será muy movida para la gerencia del equipo. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The season is over, and just what did we all witness? Four wins isn’t great, but what Jonathan Gannon has started seems to have foundational qualities. Paul Calvisi, Darren Urban and Dani Sureck break down big-picture of what 2023 was about for the Cardinals, Kyler Murray’s growing trust with his pass catchers (and them with him), Kyler working under center, how a balanced offense helps Murray ove...

With the 2023 season in the books, it's natural to look ahead to what could be in store in 2024. Craig Grialou, Paul Calvisi and former Cardinals linebacker Rob Fredrickson examine the big storylines coming out of the season, Kyler Murray's performance both on the field and as a leader, James Conner's spectacular season, the debut of coordinators Drew Petzing and Nick Rallis, Trey McBride's upside...

Ep. 719 - A loss on Sunday ended the regular season, but it did not end the good feelings surrounding the 2023 Arizona Cardinals. In fact, it’s just the opposite. There is a lot to look forward to; and, yes, a lot of work to do. Craig Grialou and Paul Calvisi begin the offseason discussion, first with a look back at the 21-20 loss to the Seattle Seahawks - who knows, maybe come April the loss will...

On the season finale of Morning Scramble, Dani Sureck, Jody Jackson and Zach Gershman talk about the Cardinals 21-20 loss to the Seahawks and what the future may bring in 2024. Our panel discusses Kyler Murray's developing leadership, James Conner's career year, positive production from the offensive line, opportunities to strengthen the roster during the offseason and the positive vibes coming fr...

Ep. 718 - Never has James Conner ran for 1,000 yards in a season. And only once has he eclipsed 900 rushing yards in a season. Conner has a chance to reach both milestones on Sunday when the Cardinals host the Seattle Seahawks. It is the last game of the season, and what better way to go out than with a win and a career achievement. Also, a win would eliminate the Seahawks from the playoffs. A bon...

Ep. 645 - Cardinals second-year tight end Trey McBride joined Paul Calvisi and Ron Wolfley at Trophy in Chandler to talk about the big win over the Eagles in Philadelphia, his breakout season, culture building with Jonathan Gannon, his growing relationship with QB Kyler Murray and being driven to become as good a blocker as he is a pass catcher. Plus, a look ahead to Sunday's season finale against...

EP. 81 - Es el último partido de la temporada regular y el equipo llega muy mootivado luego de vencer a Philadelphia con una gran demostración. Luis Hernández y Rolando Cantú consideran que eso será suficiente para vencer a los Seahawks que todavía quieren un boleto para los playoffs de la NFL. Además la lesion de D.J. Humphries pudiera ser clave para la manera de seleccionar en el siguiente NFL D...

Ep. 717 - Very unfortunate news on Wednesday. Starting left tackle - and the longest-tenured Cardinals player - D.J. Humphries will miss the season finale on Sunday, and he will likely miss a good chunk of the start of next season due to torn ACL. Craig Grialou and Dani Sureck discuss what that means moving forward for the offensive line, a position that has been a pleasant surprise this season. O...

It was a grand trip to Philly, where the Cardinals toppled the Eagles and then Dani Sureck dueled QB Kyler Murray in a couple of word games on the flight home. Dani, Paul Calvisi and Darren Urban didn’t bring any cheesesteaks back, but they did bring some stories and analysis on how Jonathan Gannon returned to his old stomping grounds and out-coached his old peers, how the Cardinals were the more...

The Cardinals went into Philadelphia and dominated in several offensive categories during their 35-31 win over the heavily-favored Eagles. Craig Grialou, Paul Calvisi and Kyle Vanden Bosch discuss the season-best performances turned in by Kyler Murray and James Conner, the play of the offensive line who helped pave the way for 221 yards rushing and how the win can go a long way in establishing a w...

Ep. 716 - No question it was the best win of the season. And for head coach Jonathan Gannon, it had to have been the most satisfying win of the season. Craig Grialou and Paul Calvisi look back at Sunday’s come-from-behind 35-31 victory at the Philadelphia Eagles. So many contributors - Gannon does like to say “it takes all 11 on the field.” Kyler Murray played his best game of the season; James Co...

The Cardinals used a ball-control offense and an outstanding performance by Kyler Murray to earn a 35-31 upset victory over the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday at Lincoln Financial Field. Dani Sureck, Jody Jackson and Zach Gershman discuss several keys to victory including how the Cardinals used extended scoring drives to dominate the time of possession battle. Plus, James Conner and the Cardinals r...

Ep. 715 - When the schedule was released in May, this was among the more anticipated matchups. And it had nothing to do with the players themselves. No, it had everything to do with the two head coaches and the location. On Sunday in Philadelphia, head coach Jonathan Gannon faces good friend and the man he worked under for two years with the Eagles as defensive coordinator, Nick Sirianni, in the c...

Ep 644 - Hjalte Froholdt joined Paul Calvisi and Ron Wolfley to discuss leading the offensive line from the center position, clearing the way for James Conner in the run game and building a relationship with Kyler Murray both on and off the field. Plus, Froholdt talks about growing up in Denmark, Viking culture, switching from defense to offense at Arkansas, lifting weights in his garage, his favo...

EP. 80 - Feliz Año Nuevo! Los Cardenales ante las Águilas en este cierre del 2023. Será un partido de muchas historias como el regreso de Jonathan Gannon a Philly y Kyler Murray enfrentando a Jalen Hurts. Quién volará más alto? Los aficionados de Philadelphia son conocidos por ser muy apasionados y entregados a sus colores...esto pudiera ser clave en el resultado del partido. Un Philly cheestake s...

Ep. 714 - The Cardinals haven’t faced a ton of dual-threat quarterbacks this season. Lamar Jackson comes to mind back in Week 8. But here the Cardinals are, for the second straight week, preparing to face a quarterback who is as good with his arm as he is with his legs. Craig Grialou and Dani Sureck discuss what to expect from Jalen Hurts and what the Cardinals defense may have learned from just p...

With Christmas behind them, Paul Calvisi, Darren Urban and Dani Sureck dig into the post-Bears loss leftovers and the New Year’s festivities to come in Philadelphia - where Jonathan Gannon last coached. The trio discuss the emotions at the start of the Chicago game, the consistent inconsistency of the offense and trying to get the wide receivers going, the inability to slow the Bears rush game or...

The hits keep coming to the Cardinals defensive line. Two days after their 27-16 loss to the Bears, head coach Jonathan Gannon revealed that defensive lineman Jonathan Ledbetter would miss the remainder of the 2023 season with a knee injury causing even more depth issues for the unit. Craig Grialou and Dani Sureck discuss Ledbetter's loss, the Cardinals struggles with run defense against the Bears...

The Cardinals found themselves trailing the Bears 21-0 midway through the second quarter at Soldier Field on Sunday. That deficit proved too much to overcome as Arizona fell to Chicago 27-16. Dani Sureck, Jody Jackson and Zach Gershman talk about the slow start on offense and the inability to stop the Bears ground game. Plus, discussions on the thin defensive line, Greg Dortch providing a spark on...

Ep. 713 - And here’s hoping the Cardinals deliver what every fan wants: a win. The Cardinals will be spending Christmas Eve day in Chicago, the first of back-to-back road games to close out the calendar year. Craig Grialou and Zach Gershman discuss the matchup. Who is and who isn’t available? Plus, the guys get the Chicago perspective. Kevin Fishbain, Bears beat writer for The Athletic, joins the...

Ep. 643 - Cardinals running back Emari Demercado joined Paul Calvisi and Ron Wolfley at Trophy in Chandler to discuss his rookie year, playing a big role on third downs, pass protecting against great edge rushers like Nick Bosa and Montez Sweat, what worked on his 49-yard touchdown run against San Francisco, why academics were always important to him while growing up, the lessons learned from Jame...

EP. 79 - El equipo está listo para enfrentar a los Bears. Cúales son las claves para salir de la "ciudad de los vientos" con un triunfo? Luis Hernández y Rolando Cantú nos dicen como debe jugar el equipo para reencontrarse con el triunfo. Estamos a unos días de la Navidad y esta es una edición más de La Tacledada Cardinals. Todos los jugadores están concentrados para que no se pierda el enfoque en...

Ep. 712 - The number is zero. As in zero sacks over the past three weeks. And it’s not just about the sacks. The Cardinals aren’t doing enough to affect the quarterback, and the defense has suffered as a result. The solution? Find what the Chicago Bears, this week’s opponent, found with the acquisition of Montez Sweat. He has almost single-handily turned around that defense. Craig Grialou and Dani...

As the Cardinals head to Chicago - and Dani Sureck pulls out her very excellent winter coat - Paul Calvisi leads the discussion with Dani and Darren Urban on all things Cardinals as Christmas nears. No, Darren can’t wrap presents but he can chime in on the powerful Cardinals run game against a good Bears defense, the absence of a pass rush of late by the Cards, Trey McBride’s continuous breakout s...