Arizona Cardinals Podcasts

The Cardinals added depth to their running back room by adding veteran Marlon Mack to the mix. Running backs coach Autry Denson joined Craig Grialou and Paul Calvisi to talk about Mack's arrival and what it means at the position, what has impressed him most about James Conner and what he wants to see from his group in Friday's preseason opener against the Broncos at State Farm Stadium. Plus, Grial...

Ep. 660 - A baseball fan growing up, Isaiah Simmons played center field. Now in the NFL, he finds himself playing a similar position. Simmons is playing safety, or deep center field. It is not a new position, but it is a position he is expected to be playing more than he did in any of his previous three seasons. Craig Grialou and Paul Calvisi discuss Simmons’ role and what Simmons had to say about...

Ep. 623 - Cardinals guard Will Hernandez joins Paul Calvisi to chat about training camp life, potentially running the ball more in 2023, the offensive line group as a whole and rookie Paris Johnson's duties both on the field and off. Plus, Calvisi and Ron Wolfley discuss the cornerback depth chart, Kyler Murray absorbing the game from a different perspective and how a team can take on the persona...

Ep. 659 - Where is the pass rush going to come from? That’s one of the bigger questions that needs to be answered - hopefully - during training camp. The Cardinals have a lot of talent in the room, but it’s a lot of unproven talent. Zaven Collins is the most intriguing name among the group as he makes the switch from inside to outside linebacker. Craig Grialou and Zach Gershman discuss what they’v...

After finishing the 2022 season as the Cardinals starting quarterback, David Blough is back fighting for a roster spot on the 2023 squad. Blough joined Craig Grialou and former Cardinals QB Drew Stanton who was teammates with Blough for a short time in Cleveland. Listen as the quarterbacks trade stories about QB meetings, pranks, the importance of footwork and learning the Drew Petzing offense. Pl...

Paul Calvisi, Darren Urban and Dani Sureck get their first podcast out at State Farm Stadium for training camp, and obviously, there is much to discuss. The trio talk about the first padded work and hitting for real; what will happen with OLB BJ Ojulari; how to sort out the defensive line; how first-round pick Paris Johnson has looked; the possibility of Clayton Tune; Kyler’s health; Isaiah Simmon...

Ep. 63 - A una semana de haber comenzado el Training Camp hay varios jugadores que has destacado. Rolando Cantú y Luis Herández nos dan sus opiniones al respecto. El coordinador ofensivo Drew Petzing ha brillado y es tema de conversación en nuestro episodio de La Tacleada Cardinals. Cada vez huele más al inicio de la temporada regular. El proceso del 2023 va en buen camino. See omnystudio.com/list...

Ep. 658 - Finally. It’s what everyone has been waiting for. On Day 6 of training camp, the Cardinals put the pads on. As GM Monti Ossenfort said after, “Let the competition throughout the roster begin.” Craig Grialou and Dani Sureck discuss what they saw during the 75-minute practice. What did they see? What did they hear? A lot of collisions. A lot of trash talk, especially between Michael Wilson...

Ep. 60 - Arizona Cardinals offensive coordinator Drew Petzing joins Dave Pasch to talk about his overall coaching philosophy, his path from the Ivy League to the NFL, how veteran coach Norv Turner influenced his career, his relationship with head coach Jonathan Gannon and Kyler Murray’s future including what challenges he’ll face when he returns to the field. Plus, will Petzing call plays from the...

Linebacker Josh Woods nearly hung up his football cleats forever after college when he took a job making donuts for a friend's brunch company in Maryland. But then, the NFL came calling and Woods has carved out a career that includes being named a captain of the 2022 Detroit Lions. Woods joined Craig Grialou and Paul Calvisi to discuss his path to the Cardinals, playing for Jonathan Gannon and est...

Ep. 657 - It’s early, so better to make mistakes now rather than later. And, yes, mistakes have been made, especially on offense. Colt McCoy used the phrase “growing pains” to describe the first week of training camp. Craig Grialou and Paul Calvisi discuss what they’ve seen from the first-team offense as well as the rest of the quarterbacks on the roster. Well, at least the healthy ones. Kyler Mur...

Ep. 656 - Back in April, the Cardinals drafted nine players. Three months later, the Cardinals added another rookie to the team, the Content & Creative Team. Welcome Zach Gershman to Arizona. Gershman makes his debut appearance on the show, joining host Craig Grialou. After learning some of Gershman’s background, the two discuss the first week of camp; what and who has stood out? Gershman pointed...

Ep. 655 - With a big smile on his face, Budda Baker walked into the interview room to address the media for the first time in training camp. And Baker had every reason to be smiling on Friday. News broke earlier in the week that he had reportedly received some extra cash in the form of bonuses and incentives in his contract. Baker also has a very large chip on his shoulder, feeling he’s been disre...

Ep. 622 - Who is the boisterous and confident rookie wearing the No. 13 jersey? That would be sixth-round cornerback Kei'Trel Clark from Louisville. Clark joined Paul Calvisi to talk about his high-energy, infectious personality, his mindset heading into training camp, feeling like himself a couple seasons after a major knee injury and the mentality needed to play one of the most difficult positio...

Ep. 654 - What are the 2023 Arizona Cardinals going to look like? Details began to emerge on Thursday as the team held its first open practice of training camp. Craig Grialou and Dani Sureck – knowing it’s early in camp and the season doesn’t begin for another six weeks – discuss what they saw; what the offense looked like, the defensive rotation; who was running with the first team; who wasn’t ru...

Ep. 62 - Comienza el Training Camp 2023 de los Cardenales de Arizona. Luis Hernández y Rolando Cantú nos tienen preparado un episodio especial de la Tacleada Cardinals. Mucho de que hablar con el aumento de salario a Budda Baker. Kyler Murray está en la lista (PUP) para iniciar la temporada regular. Además reciben la visita de un visitado especial, Ricardo García de Fox Sports México. Se puso muy...

Ep. 653 - Smiling. Joking. It was the same old Budda Baker who took the field on Wednesday for the first practice of training camp. Perhaps all that offseason noise – be it a reported trade request or reportedly seeking a restructured contract – was just that, noise. Craig Grialou and Paul Calvisi discuss No. 3 participating. What does it mean? Is everything good between the team and the player? A...

Ep. 652 - When legends speak, we listen. A great conversation with Cardinals Ring of Honor member Roy "Jet Stream" Green. And the timing could not be better. As players and coaches get ready for the first practice of training camp, Green joins host Craig Grialou to talk about why camp is so important. One word: opportunity. The opportunity to stand out, make a play, and ultimately make the 53-man...

Ep. 59 - Colt McCoy joins Dave Pasch to discuss his mindset heading into training camp as the Cardinals' likely starting quarterback, learning a new offensive system from OC Drew Petzing, what made him return for his 14th NFL season, leadership and Kyler Murray's rehab. McCoy also talks about his television broadcasting experience this summer, Texas Football and his love for country music. See omn...

Football season has arrived, and as Paul Calvisi, Darren Urban and Dani Sureck survey the vast landscape that is a new team with a new coaching staff starting a new season. This week’s discussion includes Budda Baker’s head space, the competition at center, the top three things everyone wants to track at camp, how the Cardinals can exceed expectations, (offensive) life without D-Hop, J.G.’s camp f...

With a need at edge rusher, the Cardinals selected LSU pass rusher B.J. Ojulari with the 41st overall selection in the 2023 NFL Draft. Craig Grialou, Paul Calvisi and Drew Stanton discuss the potential impact Ojulari could have on the Cardinals defense. Plus, we break down the wide receiver position and hear from Colt McCoy as he prepares to lead the offense into training camp and beyond. See omny...

Ep. 651 - Storylines. Position battles. Questions that need answered (hopefully). All is on the table as Craig Grialou and Dani Sureck look ahead to the start of training camp this week, the first under new head coach Jonathan Gannon. The biggest storyline, of course, is Kyler Murray. When will he practice? Will he practice? But beyond that, there are position battles along the offensive line, wid...

Ep. 621 - It’s clear that the 2023 Arizona Cardinals will look much different than 2022 version. Not only are there new coaches and players in town, there also might be a new signal caller to open the season. If Kyler Murray is not ready for the opener, Colt McCoy would likely start the season at quarterback. Paul Calvisi and Ron Wolfley discuss McCoy’s game, the offense under new OC Drew Petzing...

Paul Calvisi, Darren Urban and Dani Sureck are back from vacation, and lo and behold, they arrive just as Kyler Murray has spoken for the first time since his injury. It leaves much to discuss about Murray opening up more than he ever had, where he stands in his rehab and our trio’s speculation about his potential timeline, the possibility of PUP, whether Kyler’s style of play will prolong his ret...

It's been nearly eight months since Kyler Murray was in front of a microphone. Thanks to the latest episode of Cardinals Flight Plan, we finally hear from QB1. Murray opened up about his season-ending injury, his rehab, relationships with the new coaching staff and much more. Craig Grialou, Darren Urban and Kyle Vanden Bosch react to what they saw from Murray during the show and what the future ma...