Arizona Cardinals Podcasts

Will Larry Fitzgerald continue his playing career? That question has become an annual tradition. While we wait for a decision, Craig Grialou, Mike Jurecki and Bertrand Berry discuss the factors Fitz may be considering when planning his future. Plus, we review Super Bowl LV and share memories of ESPN's Pedro Gomez and NFL coaching legend Marty Schottenheimer. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy...

Ep. 392 - Welcome to the offseason. There are no more games to be played, so it’s time to focus on 2021. How many of the Cardinals’ current free agents are likely to return? Craig Grialou and Mike Jurecki look at the 32 players, 28 who will reach unrestricted status come March 17. Before that discussion, however, the guys give a tip of the cap to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers—including all those former...

Ep. 493 - Former Cardinals safety Antoine Bethea joins Paul Calvisi and Ron Wolfley to talk about the 2020 season, Budda Baker's ascension to top-safety status, Haason Reddick's breakout season and how the Big Red can develop consistency in 2021. Plus, Bethea previews Super Bowl LV and speaks on the factors that Larry Fitzgerald may be considering when mulling retirement. See omnystudio.com/listen...

Ep. 391 - Larry Fitzgerald addressed his future this week and to nobody's surprise, he did not provide an answer. However, we are getting closer to knowing whether or not Fitzgerald will play an 18th season. Craig Grialou and Mike Jurecki discuss why the team needs clarity on Fitz's situation perhaps sooner rather than later. Also, the guys break down Kyler Murray's recent comments and offer a Sup...

What might be the celebratory meal for our trio if they were to win a Super Bowl? Such is the question for Paul Calvisi, Darren Urban and Kyle Odegard, but for that to happen for the Cardinals, the team would have to get through the dog-eat-dog world of the NFC West, which has a new quarterback in L.A. and perhaps another team seeking an upgrade. The Cards’ own QB, Kyler Murray, might still think...

Fresh off his virtual Pro Bowl MVP award, Kyler Murray went through a media "car wash" to talk about a number of subjects. Craig Grialou, Mike Jurecki and Bertrand Berry discuss Murray's comments and how Kyler and the Cardinals can improve on an up-and-down 2020. Plus, the guys address the future of the quarterback position in the NFC West and provide a preview of Super Bowl LV featuring the Tampa...

Ep. 390 - Things just got a lot more interesting in the NFC West. According to reports, the Rams will be moving on from Jared Goff. They are expected to acquire Lions QB Matthew Stafford as part of a trade involving a swap of former No. 1 overall draft picks. What does this mean for the Cardinals? Craig Grialou and Mike Jurecki give their thoughts. Plus, the guys recap Kyler Murray’s virtual MVP p...

Ep. 492 - Rookie of the Year in 2019. Pro Bowl in 2020. What will it take for Kyler Murray to improve on the impressive start to his NFL career? Former Cardinals linebacker Sam Acho joins Paul Calvisi and Ron Wolfley to talk about how K1 can take his game to the next level in 2021. Plus, Acho weighs in on the Super Bowl matchup between the Buccaneers and Chiefs. How will Acho's former defensive co...

The Super Bowl is set, with Bruce Arians part of the Bucs-Chiefs equation, so there are B.A. memories on tap for Paul Calvisi and Darren Urban while Kyle Odegard takes the week off. The duo talk the NFC Championship game, how the final four underscore how much of a passing league the NFL really is, the promotion of Sean Kugler and Cam Turner along with the addition of Shawn Jefferson to the coachi...

On Monday, the Cardinals promoted Sean Kugler to offensive line coach/run game coordinator and Cam Turner to quarterbacks coach. In addition, the team hired Shawn Jefferson to be the new wide receivers coach. Craig Grialou, Mike Jurecki and Bertrand Berry discuss the moves and how they can help the offense improve in 2021. Plus, the guys look at the future of Patrick Peterson and break down last w...

Ep. 389 - A recent Instagram post by Kyler Murray shed some light on how the Cardinals starting quarterback intends to spend the offseason. It’s looking to be a volatile offseason when it comes to quarterback movement in NFL. Just none of it involving Murray. Craig Grialou and Mike Jurecki explain how fortunate the Cardinals are to have found their franchise quarterback, who will be featured promi...

Ep. 491 - With 28 unrestricted free agents set to hit the market, the Cardinals have a bunch of business to take care of this offseason. Former Cardinals safety Rashad Johnson joins Paul Calvisi and Ron Wolfley to talk about the future of Patrick Peterson. Will it be in Arizona? Johnson also shares his thoughts on Budda Baker's All-Pro season, the upcoming conference championships and more. Plus,...

Ep. 388 - The Academy has spoken. Actually, it was a 27-member panel that voted for AZCardinals.com’s annual end-of-season awards. Craig Grialou and Mike Jurecki are joined by Kyle Odegard to discuss the winners in six different categories. And when it came to Offensive Player of the Year, there was some spirited debate between Jurecki and Odegard. Also, stay tuned following the announcement of th...

It’s a quarterback-driven league, and that’s easy to see with four top QBs in the NFL championship games, and a fifth suddenly with questions about the future in Houston. Makes sense that Paul Calvisi, Darren Urban and Kyle Odegard would use that has a jumping off point to the Cardinals’ own man behind center. The trio talk about Kyler Murray’s expectations in Year 3, his ability to push the Cardi...

Each NFL season, it's a given that personnel and roles will change. With that as the backdrop, Craig Grialou, Mike Jurecki and Bertrand Berry discuss which young players could end up playing a big part in the success of the 2021 Cardinals. Plus, a preview of the conference championships. Who will advance to Super Bowl LV? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ep. 387 - Year one with the Cardinals could not have gone any better for DeAndre Hopkins, and here’s hoping it is a sign of things to come as he works with Kyler Murray to further their on-field chemistry. Hopkins made several highlight-reel catches, many of which landed on the offensive edition of the team’s Top Plays of 2020. Craig Grialou and Mike Jurecki are joined by Kyle Odegard to count dow...

Ep. 490 - In order for the Cardinals to take the next step in 2021, they need to see growth from their young players. Play-by-play voice Dave Pasch joins Paul Calvisi and Ron Wolfley to talk about which players will take their game to the next level. Plus, the guys break down the NFL playoffs. Who will advance to the conference championships? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ep. 386 - A second season with Vance Joseph as defensive coordinator paid dividends. That unit performed better than expected. Craig Grialou and Mike Jurecki are joined by Kyle Odegard to count down the top-five plays on that side of the ball. Also, the best special teams plays are discussed. Plus, the postseason moves into its second weekend. Grialou and Jurecki break down each of the four divisi...

Virtual slime might help a TV broadcast – thanks, Nickelodeon! – but probably not impact where the Cardinals stand in the NFC West or what they need to fix. Paul Calvisi, Darren Urban and Kyle Odegard take a look at the playoffs and what NFC West rivals the Rams and Seahawks looked like, and how that reflects and challenges the Cardinals. As for the on-vacation Cards, a brief look at what ails the...

The Cardinals have 28 players scheduled to become free agents during the offseason, many on the defensive side of the ball. Craig Grialou, Mike Jurecki and Bertrand Berry discuss the decisions to be made at outside linebacker and defensive back. Will big names like Haason Reddick, Patrick Peterson and Markus Golden return to the defense? Plus, a look at the 2020 All-Pro team and a preview of the d...

Ep. 385 - With the regular season complete, players are beginning to receive recognition for their efforts. Budda Baker and DeAndre Hopkins were both named to the 2020 All-Pro Team. Meanwhile, Haason Reddick was overlooked for NFC Defensive Player of the Month for December. He certainly deserved better according to Craig Grialou and Mike Jurecki. Also, the guys discuss the results from a fun Super...

Ep. 489 - With an expected drop in the salary cap and 28 players scheduled to hit unrestricted free agency, the Cardinals should have a very busy offseason. Darren Urban joins Paul Calvisi and Ron Wolfley to discuss different scenarios and possibilities for the future. Plus, a recap of the 2020 season and what needs to happen for the Cardinals to find success in 2021. See omnystudio.com/listener f...

Ep. 384 - Just one game separated the Cardinals from the postseason. One game. Craig Grialou and Mike Jurecki debate which game was the most frustrating to them. So without a Cardinals game to preview, the guys go over the six games as part of Super Wild Card Weekend. Plus, a discussion about the players signed to future contracts this week and a former Cardinal announces his retirement. See omnys...

Paul Calvisi, Darren Urban and Kyle Odegard only traffic in the latest info – and that’s all about the Cardinals’ disappointing end to the season and the offseason ahead. So the trio discuss the emotions of the finish, the backup quarterback situation, Kyler Murray’s health, the stunning offensive dropoff, the need to add a wide receiver, the Cards’ place in the NFC West, the biggest defensive nee...

After the Cardinals dropped the season finale against the Los Angeles Rams, the only thing they can do is look forward to the 2021 season. Craig Grialou, Mike Jurecki and Bertrand Berry give their thoughts on the 2020 campaign, priorities for the offseason, the future of Kyler Murray and DeAndre Hopkins and more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.