Arizona Cardinals Podcasts

Ep. 553 - Former Giants offensive lineman Will Hernandez signed a one-year deal with the Cardinals this week and is expected to slide into the right guard spot. Hernandez played collegiately at UTEP where current Cardinals o-line coach Sean Kugler was his head coach. The fifth-year pro sat down with Paul Calvisi to talk about what he learned from Kugler, the opportunity to play with Kyler Murray,...

Ep. 30 - Luis Hernández y Rolando Cantú analizan la llegada del guardia Will Hernández al nido Cardenal. Cómo ayudará su presencia a la OL? Quién se beneficia más? Un mexicano más en el equipo de Arizona...y además es de la Ciudad de México. Está listo pare regresar a la ciudad donde nacieron sus padres? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ep. 549 - At the moment, the pecking order at wide receiver is pretty straightforward. There’s DeAndre Hopkins and then Rondale Moore followed by a handful of question marks. Now that’s expected to change, sooner rather than later hopefully. But for the purposes of this show, Craig Grialou and Mike Jurecki spotlight Moore and ask whether he’s ready for a larger role. His head coach believes he is...

After the Cardinals signed Will Hernandez, the trio of Paul Calvisi, Darren Urban and Dani Sureck go supersized on this week’s episode to discuss the team’s newest right guard, what the Cards might do with their draft picks, the Jimmy G (and Baker Mayfield) conundrums, Kyler’s appearance at the team’s facility and what it all “means,” the big-name free agents still on the board that might make sen...

There is no doubt the Cardinals offense struggled in 2021 without top wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins. Craig Grialou, Mike Jurecki and Kyle Vanden Bosch discuss what makes Hop so valuable to the team and where he is in the recovery from his knee injury. Plus, thoughts on Kyler Murray's future along with a breakdown of new guard Will Hernandez, his role and meaningful relationship with offensive line...

Ep. 548 - That is certainly the hope with the signing of four-year veteran offensive lineman Will Hernandez. He does fill a need, and he may just be the missing piece at right guard. Craig Grialou and Mike Jurecki discuss the Hernandez addition and how he fits within the offense. Plus, what does this now mean for Josh Jones? Also, some news coming out of the Annual League Meeting in Palm Beach, Fl...

Ep. 547 - Kyler speaks! Yeah, first time since the Pro Bowl. At a community appearance—one of two he made on Thursday—Kyler Murray called Arizona “an adopted home”. He said he wanted to be an Arizona Cardinal “long term”. Of course a contract extension would be needed for that to happen, one that Murray wants. Craig Grialou and Mike Jurecki discuss all of what Murray had to say and whether more ne...

Ep. 552 - Quarterback Kyler Murray presented checks on Thursday to benefit the Arizona Educational Foundation and Boys & Girls Clubs of the Valley. He also took time to talk with the media for the first time since the season ended in January. Paul Calvisi, Ron Wolfley and Darren Urban discuss Murray’s comments which centered around the young signal caller and his future with the Cardinals. Plus, a...

Ep. 546 - It is not spinning, though, in Arizona. Craig Grialou and Mike Jurecki react to Matt Ryan being dealt to the Colts; just more talent headed to the AFC and now off the Cardinals’ radar when it comes to this season’s schedule. The Cardinals were to face Ryan in Atlanta. They were also scheduled to face Tyreek Hill at State Farm Stadium, and that’s now not happening after Wednesday’s blockb...

With Darren Urban back from some time in Florida, Paul Calvisi and Dani Sureck join him amidst the turf overhaul at the Dignity Health Training Center to talk about the slow (measured?) start to free agency for the Cardinals, the position of pass rusher as it stands, needs versus wants on the roster, how running back might play out this season, getting Ertz and Conner back as part of the free-agen...

Colt McCoy and the Cardinals recently agreed on a two-year deal that keeps the veteran quarterback in Arizona through 2023. Craig Grialou, Mike Jurecki and Kyle Vanden Bosch discuss McCoy's return and what it means for Kyler Murray. Plus, reaction to the signing of veteran linebacker Nick Vigil, James Conner's "bully ball" running style and the wild happenings in the NFL over the past few weeks. S...

Ep. 29 - Luis Hernández y Rolando Cantú nos hablan de todos los movimientos en la agencia libre. Porqué los Cardenales se han mantenido un poco bajo el radar? Habrá movimientos más adelante? Cuál es la necesidad principal del equipo? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ep. 545 - Compared to years past, the Cardinals have played it cool when it comes to free agency. Sure, they’ve re-signed many of their own players—none bigger than Zach Ertz and James Conner—but GM Steve Keim has not been as aggressive as he has been over the past couple of offseasons. At least not yet. Craig Grialou and Mike Jurecki discuss the possible reasons for that plus look at the team’s t...

Ep. 551 - James Conner had a career year in 2021 and the Cardinals rewarded the Pro Bowl running back with a three-year contract this week. Conner joined Paul Calvisi to talk about the new deal, his 2022 goals and the bully mentality that he brings to the field. Plus, Calvisi and Ron Wolfley discuss the first few days of free agency, the re-signing of tight ends Zach Ertz and Maxx Williams, the ad...

Ep. 544 - So far, the Cardinals have just dipped their toes into the free-agent waters. No big splashes. Maybe it’s coming, and maybe it’s not. Re-signing Maxx Williams was the latest move. He joins a returning James Conner, Zach Ertz and Colt McCoy; all four key offensive contributors last season. The Cardinals have prioritized bringing back their own free agents, at least so far. Craig Grialou a...

The Cardinals took care of some in-house business prior to the official start of the new league year. Running back James Conner and tight end Zach Ertz are among the players returning to Arizona. Craig Grialou, Mike Jurecki and Drew Stanton talk about how the moves will impact the team. Plus, quarterback Colt McCoy will also return. How valuable is he to the success of Kyler Murray and the Cardina...

Paul Calvisi making an analogy to free agency with his sprinkler system? Ok, then. With the NFL’s transaction apex already in high gear even as signings can’t be official with new teams until Wednesday, Calvisi, Darren Urban and Dani Sureck discuss the Cardinals bringing back Zach Ertz and James Conner and what that means for the offense, Tom Brady’s return to the NFL, Chandler Jones’ comments abo...

Ep. 543 - OK, so maybe it wasn’t the biggest return announced on Sunday. (Thanks, Tom Brady!) But it was a return both Craig Grialou and Mike Jurecki had hoped for. Zach Ertz is back. The veteran tight end agreed to terms on a three-year contract. James Conner is also back; and he, too, agreed to terms on a three-year contract—the news of which broke right in the middle of the show. Ertz and Conne...

Ep. 550 - It's been a busy week in the NFL and free agency has not even started. Former Cardinals linebacker Rob Fredrickson joins Paul Calvisi and Ron Wolfley to talk about the release of Jordan Hicks and what it means for Zaven Collins and Isaiah Simmons in 2022. It's time for the former first-round picks to step up and bring long-term stability to the position. Plus, discussions about Russell W...

Ep. 28 - Luis Hernández y Rolando Cantú nos hablan de todos los movimientos en la NFL. Los cambios de jugadores. Cómo reaccionan los Cardenales ante el cambio de Russell Wilson? La división como cambia? Los Cardenales harán movimientos fuertes? Son muchas preguntas que nuestros expertos responderán en nuestro episodio de la Tacleada Cardinals. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ep. 542 - If the reports are true, and here’s hoping they are, then the landscape within the division has dramatically changed with the news Russell Wilson is headed to Denver. Craig Grialou and Mike Jurecki react to the good news and what it means for the Cardinals moving forward. Also, with just days remaining before the start of free agency, the guys look back at what both the general manager a...

Sure, free agency is coming, but nothing the Cardinals will do will impact their season in the NFC West more than the Seahawks trading quarterback Russell Wilson to the Broncos. That changes the dynamic of one of the Cardinals’ biggest rivals, as Paul Calvisi, Darren Urban and Dani Sureck discuss. With Aaron Rodgers staying in Green Bay, the NFC still has its power brokers, and all the QB talk ine...

It appears that things just got interesting in the NFC West. Craig Grialou, Mike Jurecki and Darren Urban were on the air when reports surfaced that Seahawks QB Russell Wilson will be traded to the Denver Broncos. We provide live reaction to the deal. What will Wilson's departure mean for the rest of the division? Plus, a recap of the Scouting Combine and discussions about how the Cardinals may pr...

Ep. 541 - Whether you watched the coverage or read about it, the main takeaway from the just-completed Scouting Combine was speed. This year’s group of draft prospects is really, really fast. They ran the 40-yard dash faster than any other group since 2003. So what does it mean? Craig Grialou and Mike Jurecki debate. Plus, the guys give their thoughts—from a Cardinals perspective, of course—on wha...

Ep. 549 - The 2022 NFL Scouting Combine is in full swing and the Cardinals made some of the biggest news of the week. Darren Urban joined Paul Calvisi to talk about the contract extensions for both Steve Keim and Kliff Kingsbury and the latest news from Indianapolis. With GM and coach locked up through the 2027 season, what does it mean for the Cardinals and how will it impact future roster moves?...