Arizona Cardinals Podcasts

Start your week with a heaping portion of Arizona Cardinals football. Felipe Corral Jr., Jody Jackson, Craig Grialou and Rolando Cantu savor every bite of the previous day's action during the Morning Scramble. Featured menu items include a review of key plays and top performances from each game throughout the 2021 season. From the “Main Dish” to “Bringing Home The Bacon,” the Morning Scramble serv...

Ep. 460 - Time doesn’t stop. You can’t hit pause in life. In other words, if Malcolm Butler is not going to be on the field this season, or ever again, then the Cardinals need to figure out how to move on without him. Craig Grialou and Mike Jurecki discuss the need to add another veteran, the emergence of rookie Marco Wilson and the possibility that Isaiah Simmons may see more playing time than ex...

Ep. 8 - Luis Hernández y Rolando Cantú analizan el recorte de jugadores y nos dicen quién fue la mayor sorpresa al quedarse en roster final de 53. Además nos hablan de su aventura durante su vuelo en camino a New Orleans. Ya todo está listo para que comience la temporada regular de la NFL. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ep. 5 - ESPN Monday Night Football announcers Steve Levy and Brian Griese join The Dave Pasch Podcast to talk about the challenges of building chemistry in the broadcast booth during a pandemic, the infusion of leadership in the Cardinals locker room, the outlook for quarterback Kyler Murray, Tom Brady's greatness and the future of Jaguars rookie QB Trevor Lawrence. Plus, Griese, Levy and Pasch hi...

As the Cardinals work to get the roster down to the regular-season limit, Paul Calvisi, Darren Urban and Felipe Corral Jr. have plenty to chat about, especially Malcolm Butler’s surprising move to the Retired list, rookie cornerback Marco Wilson’s impressive showing so far, the odd U-turn plane trip to New Orleans, Chris Streveler making the team as a third quarterback, Antoine Wesley’s push to a...

As the Cardinals prepare for the 2021 season opener at Tennessee, Craig Grialou, Mike Jurecki and Kyle Vanden Bosch discuss the lost preseason game in New Orleans, Malcolm Butler mulling retirement, roster building, the outlook for the offensive line and the biggest questions remaining for the Big Red. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ep. 459 - Teams must reduce their rosters to a maximum of 53 players by Tuesday afternoon. How that happens can be done in a number of different ways. And even after that magic number of 53 has been reached, there may still be changes ahead of Week 1. In other words, don’t get too comfortable. Craig Grialou and Mike Jurecki discuss some of the more difficult decisions ahead. Plus, the guys review...

Ep. 522 - Eno Benjamin joined Paul Calvisi and Dave Pasch to talk about his comfort level heading into his second NFL season, who he looked up to as a young football player in the Dallas area and what he needs to show to earn a roster spot. Plus, Calvisi and Ron Wolfley discuss the decision to sit Kyler Murray at New Orleans, the progress of linebackers Zaven Collins and Isaiah Simmons and what to...

Ep. 458 - For those hoping to see Kyler Murray play some more here in the preseason, you’re out of luck. Murray won’t play in Saturday’s game at New Orleans. And he is not expected to be the only starter who will watch from the sidelines. Craig Grialou and Mike Jurecki discuss what they hope to see in the preseason finale. Grialou has his own wish list for which players he hopes are in uniform. Bo...

Ep. 457 - Money talks and Andy Lee was willing to listen. In a monetary transaction this week, Rondale Moore purchased the No. 4 jersey from Lee, who will now wear No. 14. How much money exchanged hands between the two parties isn’t known though Kingsbury said Moore “was very happy to get the number.” Craig Grialou and Mike Jurecki also discuss the forthcoming end to training camp. What did they l...

Ep. 4 - ESPN’s Mina Kimes joins The Dave Pasch Podcast to detail her unique journey from investigative journalist to groundbreaking NFL analyst. The Mesquite High School graduate also recalls her time living in Arizona, previews the NFC West and gives her opinion on what to expect from Kyler Murray and the 2021 Arizona Cardinals. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Paul Calvisi and Darren Urban return to part of a three-man pod as Felipe Corral Jr. joined to discuss all the relevant topics from Cards Camp – not the least of which being how much preseason matters, and to whom. The guys also chat about the improvements of Zaven Collins and Isaiah Simmons, where the offensive line stands (and who makes sense as backup tackle), J.J. Watt’s return, the battle of...

The Cardinals solidified their kicking game in the offseason with the acquisition of veteran Matt Prater who is entering his 15th NFL season. Prater joined Craig Grialou and Mike Jurecki to talk about his lengthy career, the key to hitting pressure kicks and much more. Plus, Grialou, Jurecki and Kyle Vanden Bosch talk about the progress of rookie linebacker Zaven Collins, J.J. Watt's return to the...

Ep. 456 - Well, it was good to see No. 99 practicing on Monday. That’s right, J.J. Watt is back. He participated in his first training camp practice. He wasn’t alone. Dennis Gardeck was also activated off the physically unable to perform list and Andy Isabella was activated from the reserve/COVID-19 list. It was an eventful way to begin the week. Craig Grialou and Mike Jurecki discuss all of the a...

Ep. 3 - Cardinals head coach Kliff Kingsbury joins The Dave Pasch Podcast to discuss his Texas roots, growing up the son of a coach, his time with Tom Brady and the New England Patriots, coaching high-profile quarterbacks like Patrick Mahomes, Baker Mayfield and Johnny Manziel and getting fired by his alma mater, Texas Tech. Plus, Kingsbury talks about the outlook for Kyler Murray heading into his...

Ep. 521 - Wide receiver Christian Kirk joined Paul Calvisi and Dave Pasch to talk about what he wants to improve upon, how Kyler Murray looks in training camp and his first impressions of rookies Rondale Moore and Marco Wilson. Plus, Calvisi and Ron Wolfley discuss the importance of backup QB Colt McCoy, running back Eno Benjamin's big day against Dallas and how linebacker Zaven Collins fared in h...

Ep. 455 - It’s the question every head coach faces in the preseason: How long do you play the starters? Well, for the second straight week, Kliff Kingsbury wasn’t very definitive. “You’ll have to tune in,” he said. OK, we will. In the meantime, Craig Grialou and Mike Jurecki discuss who they hope to see on the field against the Chiefs on Friday. Tops on their list is Kyler Murray, even if it’s for...

Ep. 7 - Luis Hernández y Rolando Cantú analizan el triunfo de los Cardenales en contra de los Cowboys en el primer juego de la pretemporada. Quién jugó mejor? Cómo jugaron los novatos su primer partido? También hablarán sobre el siguiente rival, Kansas City. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After spending all of 2020 on the inactive list, running back Eno Benjamin finally suited up for the Cardinals during last week's preseason opener against the Cowboys. Benjamin joined Craig Grialou, Mike Jurecki and Kyle Vanden Bosch to talk about his productive debut, the importance of special teams and his fight for a roster spot. Plus, discussions about rookies Zaven Collins, Marco Wilson and R...

Ep. 2 - All Pro safety Budda Baker joins The Dave Pasch Podcast to preview the 2021 Arizona Cardinals season and much more. Baker talks about the need to hold his teammates more accountable this year and why Kyler Murray is already a better player than he was in 2020. Also, we learn about Baker's upbringing, what helped him decide to play at the University of Washington, why he will do anything to...

The Cardinals have to be happy with the way their young players – Zaven Collins, Rondale Moore, Marco Wilson, Eno Benjamin – played in the preseason opener, and it gives Paul Calvisi and Darren Urban lots to talk about. So there is discussion about Moore’s impact on the offense (and its scheme), Collins’ mental state, and Benjamin’s push to No. 3 running back, as well as the wide receiver room whe...

Ep. 454 - Job No. 1 of a wide receiver is to catch the ball. Tight ends are mainly asked to block. Each position group, however, must be able to both catch and block when needed. Craig Grialou and Mike Jurecki discuss the value of a blocking receiver in the run game—we needed a camera on Jurecki during his analysis—and a sure-handed tight end in the pass game. Also, there may be some coaching in D...

Ep. 453 - It did not take long for first-round draft pick Zaven Collins to flash in his first NFL action. In fact, it was the second play of the game. Collins wasn’t the only rookie to make a good first impression. The entire draft class stood out including receiver Rondale Moore. Craig Grialou and Mike Jurecki look back at Friday’s preseason opener against the Dallas Cowboys. Also, the guys discu...

You may think you know the whole story, but you don’t. Cardinals Folktales gives new life to 11 unbelievably true tales in team history through the personal recollections of the people who were there for each incredible moment. The series premieres on September 8. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ep. 520 - On the eve of the Cardinals preseason opener against the Cowboys, Paul Calvisi and Ron Wolfley discuss what to expect on both sides of the ball. How will the offensive line look with Rodney Hudson making the calls? How about the young linebacking duo of Isaiah Simmons and Zaven Collins? There is plenty to sort through. Plus, cornerback Robert Alford joins the show to talk about why he ch...