Arizona Cardinals Podcasts

For the second consecutive week, the Cardinals offense scored on their opening drive. However they struggled to find any rhythm the rest of the way and dropped a 37-14 decision to the Rams on Sunday at State Farm Stadium. The defense shares in the blame after allowing the Rams to gain 457 total yards, 228 of those on the ground. Dani Sureck, Jody Jackson and Zach Gershman search for answers and di...

Ep. 703 - For the first time this season, the Cardinals will see a team for a second time. It was six weeks ago when the Cardinals and Rams last played. It did not go well for the Cardinals, especially in the second half. The difference this time around? Well, for one, Kyler Murray will be on the field and in action. He was a spectator during the first meeting. Also, James Conner, Budda Baker and...

Ep. 76 - Kyler Murray sigue progresando y este domingo está listo para recibir a los rivales divisionales de Los Ángeles. Estamos ya prácticamente en la recta final de la temporada regular y cada partido es muy importante para la directiva del equipo. Luis Hernández y Rolando Cantú nos dice porque los Rams no serán un rival fácil. Es la edición "Thanksgiving Day" de la Tacleada Cardinals. See omny...

Ep. 639 - During his playing career, the great Pat Tillman occupied more than one locker at Cardinals HQ in Tempe. But it's Pat's final locker that is on display for players and coaches to see while walking to and from practices. Paul Calvisi shares the incredible story of how Tillman's locker was saved during 2015 renovations with just seconds to spare. The locker, encased in glass and adorned wi...

Ep. 702 – Happy Thanksgiving, Birdgang! There may not be a better day on the calendar. A day that combines three of our favorite things. Before the holiday, Craig Grialou and Dani Sureck begin to look ahead to the Week 12 matchup against the Los Angeles Rams. Who will be available? Who might not be available? And should we be concerned about Michael Wilson’s shoulder injury? Plus, Kyzir White was...

Thanksgiving is here and don’t get Paul Calvisi started with your turkey facts. He almost didn’t stop. But once he did, he led Darren Urban and Dani Sureck into comfortably satisfying discussion about Kyler Murray Game 2, Kyler’s potential rust in every facet of his comeback, the fourth-down choices (and misses), Kyler’s new footwork, working through the cornerback situation, losing both Kyzir Whi...

The Cardinals defense allowed 333 total yards and 21 first-half points to the Houston Texans on Sunday. However in the second half, the Texans were held scoreless and managed just 86 yards while turning the ball over twice. The Cardinals offense could not capitalize on the Houston mistakes and the Texans prevailed 21-16. Craig Grialou, Paul Calvisi and Kyle Vanden Bosch talk about what led to the...

Ep. 69 - Frank Caliendo is widely known as one of the top comedians and impressionists in the country and he returns for his third appearance on The Dave Pasch Podcast. An Arizona resident and Cardinals fan, Caliendo gives his thoughts on the season and what he has seen from quarterback Kyler Murray following his return to game action. Plus, Frank puts his own spin on actual Cardinals radio highli...

Ep. 701 - There was a lack of complimentary football played on Sunday in Houston. The offense and the defense never could get on the same page. The offense started well and then sputtered, while the defense got off to a slow start before pitching a shutout in the second half. Craig Grialou and Zach Gershman look back at the 21-16 loss to the Texans. “Frustrating” is the word Kyler Murray used to d...

After a rough first half on Sunday, the Cardinals defense held the Texans scoreless in the second half surrendering just 86 yards and forcing two big turnovers. However the offense could not capitalize on Houston’s mistakes and the Texans held on to win by a score of 21-16 at NRG Stadium. Dani Sureck, Jody Jackson and Zach Gershman discuss several missed opportunities that contributed to the loss,...

Ep. 700 - Yes, a lot of eyes will be on Kyler Murray on Sunday. He’s making his second straight start and first start on the road. How does he follow up his season debut? Well, a similar question can be asked about Trey McBride. After a career day a week ago, what does the second-year tight end do for an encore? Craig Grialou and Zach Gershman discuss both Murray and McBride as it relates to this...

Ep. 638 - Rookie pass rusher BJ Ojulari set career highs in tackles (8) and sacks (2) during the Cardinals 25-23 win over the Falcons on Sunday at State Farm Stadium. Ojulari joined Paul Calvisi and Ron Wolfley at Trophy in Chandler to discuss his career day, his favorite pass rush moves, where he needs to improve and how the return of quarterback Kyler Murray energized the entire team. Plus, Ojul...

Ep. 699 - Game one was good. Very good. Kyler Murray checked off a lot of boxes in his return. Another box will be checked this week when he plays in his first road game. Craig Grialou and Dani Sureck discuss both Murray’s performance against the Atlanta Falcons and what awaits against the Houston Texans. Also, there are good conversations about how the Cardinals are getting healthier – D.J. Humph...

Fresh off Kyler Murray’s heroic return to the football field, Peter welcomes in his first year OC Drew Petzing. Petzing details the work Murray has done to get back to the field and his incredible performance in Sunday’s win over Atlanta. Petzing’s story is awesome; sidelined with an injury as a college sophomore, he never gave up the dream of being involved with football. Fifteen years later, he’...

After Kyler Murray’s memorable return against the Falcons from his ACL injury, Paul Calvisi, Darren Urban and Dani Sureck marvel at K1’s ability to return looking like he never left. The QB dominates the discussion, as our trio talk about surprises from Murray’s return, his teammates’ enjoyment from his play, his chemistry with burgeoning star Trey McBride (and McBride’s future going forward), how...

It's fair to say that quarterback Kyler Murray exceeded all expectations in his return to the field last Sunday in the Cardinals 25-23 win over the Falcons. He also put his trust into second-year tight end Trey McBride who hauled in 8 catches for 131 yards including a career-long 33-yard catch that set up Matt Prater's game-winning field goal. Craig Grialou, Paul Calvisi and Lorenzo Alexander disc...

Ep. 698 - It was like he was never hurt. Kyler Murray looked like Kyler Murray on Sunday. In other words, he showed no signs of a knee injury that had kept him sidelined for the past 11 months. Murray’s return helped the Cardinals return to the win column for the first time since Week 3. Craig Grialou and Zach Gershman discuss what they saw from Murray in a 25-23 win over the Atlanta Falcons. In a...

Cardinals fans waited for 11 months to see quarterback Kyler Murray return to action after his 2022 injury and boy did he deliver. Murray led the Cardinals on a thrilling game-winning scoring drive to secure a 25-23 win over the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday at State Farm Stadium. Zach Gershman, Jody Jackson and Craig Grialou break down Murray's impressive performance which made it look like he missed...

Ep. 697 - When Kyler Murray takes the field on Sunday, it will have been 335 days since he last played in a game. In other words, a long time ago. There is excitement. There is curiosity. There is a lot of unknown. Craig Grialou and Zach Gershman look ahead to Murray’s return and the matchup against the Atlanta Falcons. The Cardinals also are expected to have the services of James Conner. But what...

Ep. 637 - Cardinals rookie defensive lineman Dante Stills was known more as a pass rusher coming out of West Virginia. However as the 2023 season has progressed, Stills has worked hard to defend the run and the effort has not gone unnoticed by his coaches and teammates. Stills joined Paul Calvisi and Ron Wolfley at Trophy in Chandler to discuss the progress he's made thus far, the return of Kyler...

Ep. 75 - El momento que habíamos esperado por mucho tiempo ha llegado... el regreso de Kyler Murray al terreno de juego ha generado una luz al final del túnel. Luis Hernández y Rolando Cantú analizan la manera en que K1 debería jugar después de sufrir una lesión tan fuerte. James Conner también ya está recuperado y pudiera ser un arma clave en contra de los Falcons este domingo en el State Farm St...

Ep. 696 - Activated off PUP. Taking first-team reps. All signs are pointing to Kyler Murray making his season debut as the Arizona Cardinals starting quarterback on Sunday. So, what do we want to see; what do we hope to see? Also, who benefits the most from Murray’s return? All questions Craig Grialou and Dani Sureck tackle on Wednesday’s show. And Murray may not be the only player back this week....

Ep. 68 - Basketball Hall of Famer Charles Barkley joins Dave Pasch to talk Arizona Cardinals, the return of quarterback Kyler Murray and the culture being formed by GM Monti Ossensfort and head coach Jonathan Gannon. Barkley and Pasch also chat about his favorite memory from playing with the Phoenix Suns, the current Suns team, NBA championship contenders, rookie sensation Victor Wembanyama his fr...

The countdown is on for Kyler Murray to return to the field on Sunday, although Paul Calvisi tries to convince Darren Urban that a clock is needed to commemorate the moment. The two join Dani Sureck to talk about - finally - Murray’s activation to the roster and expected start against the Falcons, what he might look like in his first game back, and his comfort in the offense. Also discussed were t...

When will Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray make his return to the field? That question has been asked many times for nearly a calendar year. Now, we finally have an answer. If all goes well in practice this week, Murray will lead the Cardinals against the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday at State Farm Stadium. Craig Grialou, Paul Calvisi and Kyle Vanden Bosch talk about what Murray's presence d...