Arizona Cardinals Podcasts

The Cardinals are about to open the regular season in Washington, and that’s when a team is truly measured. At least that’s what Paul Calvisi sees as he discusses what is to come with Darren Urban and fill-in Zach Gershman, who is on hand with Dani Sureck on assignment. Not that Zach can help with the segment of memorable Washington trips past, including Pat Tillman’s final game in 2001, but it’s...

The season opener is finally here. The Cardinals will kick off the Jonathan Gannon era this Sunday in Washington against the Commanders. The Big Red starting quarterback is still unknown to the public. Craig Grialou, Paul Calvisi and Lorenzo Alexander talk about the matchup with the Commanders, the Cardinals naming their captains including Kyler Murray, QB Joshua Dobbs learning on the fly and much...

Ep. 627 - When quarterback Joshua Dobbs was traded from Cleveland to Arizona last week, he was immediately reunited with Cardinals offensive coordinator Drew Petzing who was Dobbs' QB coach with the Browns. Paul Calvisi and Ron Wolfley talk about how that prior relationship will help get Dobbs ready for the regular season should he be called upon to play immediately. Plus, discussions about Budda...

Ep. 668 - The 53-man roster is set, for now anyway. What isn’t set yet, and likely won’t be until gameday, according to Jonathan Gannon, is who will be the team’s starting quarterback Week 1 at Washington. The expectation, though, is that it will be Joshua Dobbs, who only joined the team earlier this week. Craig Grialou and Dani Sureck discuss their first impressions of the newcomer. How realistic...

Ep. 65 - La fecha que a nadie le gusta llegar! Llegaron los cortes en el roster del equipo y hay algunas sopresas. Luis Hernández y Rolando Cantú nos cuentan cuales fueron los nombres más importantes en los recortes y como el equipo se prepara para comenzar la temporada regular. Será Joshua Dobbs la solución? Todo esto y más en un episodio más de La Tacleada Cardinals. See omnystudio.com/listener...

Ep. 62 - Cardinals All-Pro safety Budda Baker joins Dave Pasch to discuss the new culture being shaped by GM Monti Ossenfort and head coach Jonathan Gannon, playing in defensive coordinator Nick Rallis' system, what he's learned about new teammates Kyzir White and Kei'Trel Clark, being a film junkie since little league and preparing for the season opener on the road against the Washington Commande...

GM Monti Ossenfort has trimmed the roster for the regular season, and while there are still moves to come, Paul Calvisi, Darren Urban and Dani Sureck still have plenty to discuss. Among the topics: What the arrival of Joshua Dobbs – and the release of Colt McCoy – mean for the team’s Week 1 starting job, and where does Clayton Tune fit; Dealing away Isaiah Simmons; Surprise makes to the initial ro...

The Cardinals acquired QB Joshua Dobbs via trade with the Cleveland Browns last Thursday. Could the 7th-year pro get the starting nod in Week 1 against the Washington Commanders? It's possible but head coach Jonathan Gannon said he won't be publicly naming a starting QB. Craig Grialou, Paul Calvisi and Drew Stanton discuss Dobbs' arrival in Arizona, why he could find himself leading the Cardinals...

Ep. 667 - And now there are five quarterbacks on the roster, though one is not yet healthy enough to play so really, it’s four. Craig Grialou is back, and this time he’s joined by Paul Calvisi – Darren Urban was a bit busy due to the breaking news – to discuss all things quarterback. Kyler Murray will remain on the physically unable to perform list, which is not a surprise, and Colt McCoy has been...

Ep. 666 - Six quarterbacks on the roster. Which two, or three, make the 53-man roster? And this is assuming Kyler Murray opens the season on the physically unable to perform list, where he’s been since the start of training camp. Craig Grialou and Darren Urban try to reach a consensus ahead of Tuesday, the day when teams must reduce their rosters. Also, who maybe played their way on to the roster...

Ep. 626 - Tight end Geoff Swaim joined Paul Calvisi and Ron Wolfley to talk about his role heading into his 9th NFL season, what he likes about Drew Petzing's offense and how he can help in the run game. Plus, Calvisi and Wolf break down the wild Thursday in Minnesota that not only featured another joint-practice session with the Vikings but also saw Monti Ossenfort make three trades. See omnystud...

Ep. 665 - First, Isaiah Simmons was traded. Later, Josh Jones was dealt. And then, Joshua Dobbs was acquired. In between, the Cardinals held their second of two joint practices with the Vikings. In other words, it was a busy - very busy - Thursday in Minnesota for GM Monti Ossenfort and his team, both on and off the field. Craig Grialou and Zach Gershman react to it all. They’re joined by Paul Cal...

In the humidity of joint practices with the Vikings, Paul Calvisi, Darren Urban and Dani Sureck tackle the final week of the preseason. Among the topics: the Cardinals learning to play in the heat, a quarterback battle (apparently) not yet decided, the flash points of work against the Vikings, a visit from Larry Legend, the race to decide the roster, Isaiah Simmons bounceback, and a farewell to Pa...

Before the Cardinals begin their week-long stay in Minnesota, Craig Grialou, Kyle Vanden Bosch and Zach Gershman take a look back at Saturday’s 38-10 preseason loss to the Kansas City Chiefs. One of the few bright spots from the game was the play of Keaontay Ingram. Did he show enough to be the No. 2 running back? Overall, the Cardinals need a much better showing this week. From the penalties, mis...

Ep. 664 - Explosive plays. Missed tackles. Penalties. The Cardinals allowed or committed too many in Saturday’s preseason loss to the Kansas City Chiefs. The good news is, according to head coach Jonathan Gannon, all are correctable. Craig Grialou and Dani Sureck look back at the 38-10 loss. What did they see? And did it look any better from Sureck’s view from the sideline? There’s discussion on I...

Ep. 625 - Entering his third season with the Cardinals, defensive lineman Jonathan Ledbetter is looking to have his breakout season. Ledbetter joined Paul Calvisito talk about the culture shock that Jonathan Gannon has brought to Arizona, running with the first team defensive line, his fit in Nick Rallis’ scheme and more. Plus, Calvisi and Ron Wolfley discuss the return of Zach Ertz, the competiti...

Ep. 663 - No question, going from an air conditioned-State Farm Stadium to outdoors in the heat and humidity in Tempe has been different. It’s also been by design. The Cardinals used this week as a dry run for the regular season, according to head coach Jonathan Gannon; and thus, the change in practice location. After talking about the weather - borderline complaining - Craig Grialou and Zach Gers...

Ep. 64 - Luego del triunfo ante los Broncos en el primer juego de la pretemporada, el equipo está listo para seguir con la racha ganadora. Luis Hernández y Rolando Cantú nos dicen cuales jugadores deben de mostrarse más en el siguiente partido ante Kansas City. Para muchos será una oportunidad más para enseñar el talento y seguir con el sueño de pertenecer a un equipo de la NFL. See omnystudio.com...

First-year Arizona Cardinals defensive coordinator Nick Rallis joins Dave Pasch to talk about his fascinating journey to becoming the youngest coordinator in the NFL. Rallis discusses his time as a player at the University of Minnesota, how he got into coaching, thoughts on Zaven Collins rushing off the edge, Isaiah Simmons playing safety, having a familiar face at linebacker in Kyzir White and th...

It’s hot out there on the practice field, but Paul Calvisi, Darren Urban and Dani Sureck have made it through to have another camp podcast to talk about the key takeaways from the preseason win over the Broncos – and it still means a little something, even in preseason; the pass rush that popped; Beachum v Jones as the swing tackle; leaning into the future with young players; L.J. Collier trying t...

Tight end Zach Ertz was activated off the physically unable to perform list on Tuesday and joined his teammates in time for their morning practice. Craig Grialou, Paul Calvisi and Drew Stanton talk about what Ertz's return means for the Cardinals offense, the matchup problems he can create and how he'll potentially be used by offensive coordinator Drew Petzing. Plus, a review of the Cardinals pres...

Ep. 662 - Preseason or not, the Cardinals looked good on Friday. More importantly, they won. And, yes, that matters. All you had to do was look at the reactions of the coaches and players, including those players who did not play, when Emari Demercado powered his way into the end zone to know how much the 18-17 win meant. Craig Grialou and Darren Urban discuss the number of different positives fro...

Ep. 624 - Center Pat Elflein joined Paul Calvisi and Ron Wolfley to talk about fighting for a spot on the Cardinals offensive line. Find out how being the son of a brick mason helped shape Elflein's work ethic, what he thinks of Drew Petzing's offense, first impressions of rookie tackle Paris Johnson and more. Plus, Calvisi and Wolf look ahead to Friday night's preseason opener against the Broncos...

Ep. 661 - No, training camp is not over. It is over at State Farm Stadium, however. The Cardinals held their final practice – and final open practice – in the stadium on Wednesday. Two more weeks of camp remain, with one week in Tempe and one week in Minnesota which will include a pair of joint practices with the Vikings ahead of the preseason finale. Speaking of the preseason, the first game is o...

No, Paul Calvisi, Darren Urban, nor Dani Sureck won the Powerball. So they finish out camp at State Farm Stadium as they started it, on the podcast. This week’s topics include the most intense practice of camp at the right time; what to make of the first depth chart; what exactly might happen at cornerback; the need to play rookies and young guys now; the wide receiver pecking order; who the Cardi...