Arizona Cardinals Podcasts

Ep. 383 - Yes, eight wins showed improvement from the year prior, but one more win was needed to extend the 2020 season. The Cardinals stood on the doorstep of the playoffs only to have the door slammed shut. Craig Grialou and Mike Jurecki try to make sense of what happened in Los Angeles, and really, the past two weeks. A very long offseason now begins with more questions than answers. See omnyst...

Ep. 382 - One game. Four quarters. Sixty minutes. The 2020 season will be defined not by the previous 15 games, but by the game that will be played this Sunday in Los Angeles. Win, and the Cardinals advance to the playoffs. Lose, and it’s going to be a very long offseason. Craig Grialou and Mike Jurecki break down the matchup including Jurecki’s three keys for a victory plus the ‘X’ factor in the...

Ep. 488 - Defensive lineman Domata Peko joined Paul Calvisi and Ron Wolfley to talk about the Cardinals quest for a playoff spot, the need to stop the Rams run game and preparing for a relatively unknown QB named John Wolford. Plus, learn about Peko's journey from childhood in American Samoa to a 15-year NFL career. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ep. 381 - We know the history: the Cardinals have not beaten the Rams under head coach Sean McVay. Obviously, some new history needs to be made this week. But how? Craig Grialou and Mike Jurecki discuss what Kyler Murray and company must do against a very good Rams defense. And, oh yeah, Murray is fine. He said as much after practicing on Wednesday. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informat...

It’s very simple for the Cardinals, a grading scale of in or out – beat the Rams, it’s the playoffs. Lose, and you are done. Not a bad topic for Paul Calvisi, Darren Urban and Kyle Odegard, who discuss playoff scenarios, the hard-to-explain loss to the 49ers, the mystery of the up-and-down offense, the Rams losing QB Jared Goff, backup QBs and the Chris Streveler’s potential legendary role, Kyler...

Ep. 380 - With a nod to Bill Belichick, the Cardinals turn the page to Week 17 and a win-or-go-home game at the Los Angeles Rams. But before the chapter is completely closed on the previous week, Craig Grialou and Mike Jurecki wanted to single out two players—DeAndre Hopkins and Haason Reddick—who hit significant milestones this past Saturday. Also, the guys look at the complete NFC playoff pictur...

The 2020 regular season comes down to a Week 17 matchup against division rival Los Angeles with a playoff spot on the line. If the Cardinals beat the Rams in L.A., they will clinch their first postseason trip since 2015. A loss ends their season. Craig Grialou, Mike Jurecki and Bertrand Berry talk about the Cardinals opportunity to make people forget about their poor showing against the 49ers. Wil...

Ep. 379 - Thanks to the Seattle Seahawks, the Cardinals are back in control of their playoff destiny. Beat the Rams on Sunday and they make the postseason for the first time since 2015. Though if this team hopes to be on the field past Week 17, then they must play a heck of a lot better than they did on Saturday against the 49ers. But first, Craig Grialou and Mike Jurecki update the latest injury...

Ep. 378 - After getting swept by the 49ers in 2019, the Cardinals look to return the favor this season. How do they get that done? Mike Jurecki has the answer with his three keys for a victory plus the ‘X’ factor in this Week 16 matchup. Also, he and Craig Grialou discuss the unfortunate news regarding Dennis Gardeck. But first, Larry Fitzgerald impersonates Allen Iverson. Is there anything No. 11...

Ep. 487 - As the 2020 regular season nears completion, the Cardinals are getting significant contributions from young players on the defensive side of the ball. One of those players is defensive lineman Zach Allen who joined Paul Calvisi and Ron Wolfley to talk about becoming comfortable Vance Joseph's scheme, his career day against the Eagles and the huge game against the 49ers coming up on Satur...

Ep. 377 - Heading into the regular-season home finale, the question needs to be asked. Is this the last time Larry Fitzgerald plays at State Farm Stadium? Hope not. Craig Grialou and Mike Jurecki argue Fitzgerald needs a proper sendoff which won’t happen without fans in attendance. Also, (think Allen Iverson) we talkin’ about practice, and the guys discuss just how different this 49ers team is com...

Time is running out for gift-buying – Paul Calvisi is freaking out – but the Cards have the perfect gift for their fans and themselves if they can get into the playoffs. Maybe the Cards can clinch a spot this weekend? Certainly worth a discussion between Calvisi, Darren Urban and Kyle Odegard, along with DeAndre Hopkins’ freakishness, Kyler’s continued shiny moments (while looking for consistency)...

Ep. 376 - Congratulations to DeAndre Hopkins, Kyler Murray and Budda Baker for being selected to the Pro Bowl. But should there have been a fourth Cardinals player to earn the honor? Craig Grialou and Mike Jurecki discuss all three selections and then make the case for D.J. Humphries. Also, add Byron Murphy to the list of players who have made the jump from year one to year two, plus the guys upda...

The Cardinals picked up a thrilling win and improved their chances to make the playoffs with a 33-26 victory over the Eagles on Sunday. Craig Grialou, Mike Jurecki and Bertrand Berry talk about the Cardinals offensive output, things they still need to clean up, the ability of the defense to pressure QBs and the upcoming game with the 49ers. It's a big one. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy i...

Ep. 375 - No, the Cardinals did not play their best on Sunday. However they did get the best out of the offense, defense and special teams when it mattered the most. Craig Grialou and Mike Jurecki discuss the 33-26 win over the Philadelphia Eagles, from Kyler Murray to Isaiah Simmons to Andy Lee and Ezekiel Turner. Also, DeAndre Hopkins or Larry Fitzgerald? Who had the better catch in Week 15? See...

Ep. 374 - If the Cardinals win out, they’ll make the playoffs. However, ask coaches and players about the postseason and their response is pretty similar: they want to be 1-0 this week. This week is all about beating the Philadelphia Eagles. Craig Grialou and Mike Jurecki discuss the Week 15 matchup with Jurecki giving his three keys for a victory plus the ‘X’ factor. Also, for the second straight...

Ep. 486 - After a key victory in New York, the Cardinals continue to prepare for their game with the Eagles on Sunday. Tight end Dan Arnold joined Paul Calvisi and Ron Wolfley to talk about the big win over the Giants, playing meaningful football in December, reaching his full potential and the upcoming game against Philadelphia. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ep. 373 - Six weeks ago in his second career start and first start on the road, Dolphins QB Tua Tagovailoa beat the Cardinals at State Farm Stadium. This Sunday, Jalen Hurts makes his second career and first start on the road. To avoid history repeating itself at State Farm Stadium, perhaps the defense needs to look back at that Week 8 game against Miami. Also, Craig Grialou and Mike Jurecki point...

Ep. 372 - It was far from perfect but it was a step in the right direction. The offense—compared to the previous three weeks—was much improved against the New York Giants. Now another step is needed. Craig Grialou and Mike Jurecki discuss what’s ahead when facing the Eagles. Plus, for the fifth time this season, the Cardinals had a player named NFC Player of the Week. No hint needed for this week'...

After Haason Reddick sacked the Big Apple, there is much to talk about with the linebacker’s breakout season, including the emotions of the day, his learning curve to get there and what it means for the free-agent market as well as the Cards’ defense. But Reddick isn’t the only topic for Paul Calvisi, Darren Urban and Kyle Odegard. There’s also the pass rush by committee and Dennis Gardeck’s impac...

Ep. 371 - No Cardinals player has scored more touchdowns in the past two weeks than Dan Arnold. He’s become a go-to option—outside of DeAndre Hopkins—for Kyler Murray. The Murray/Arnold on-field connection first sparked late last season. Craig Grialou and Mike Jurecki discuss how Arnold’s production might impact the rest of the wide receivers, specifically Andy Isabella and KeeSean Johnson. Also,...

After dropping three straight games, the Cardinals were winners once again following their 26-7 victory over the Giants on Sunday. The defense stole the show behind Haason Reddick's five sacks, a new team record. Craig Grialou, Mike Jurecki and Bertrand Berry discuss an overall defensive performance that produced eight total sacks of Daniel Jones. Plus, find out what adjustments the offense made t...

Ep. 370 - Several players shined in Sunday’s 26-7 win at New York. The biggest star, though, was Haason Reddick, who set a single-game franchise record with five sacks plus three forced fumbles. His play highlighted an overall dominating performance by the defense. Also, Craig Grialou and Mike Jurecki discuss some of the subtle adjustments by the offense that led to a huge improvement over the pre...

Ep. 369 - It may not technically be a must-win, but it's a win that is needed as the Cardinals look to end a three-game losing streak, jump back into the playoff picture and quiet a lot of the outside noise. Mike Jurecki gives his three keys for a victory plus the ‘X’ factor in this Week 14 matchup at the New York Giants. But first, Jurecki and Craig Grialou detail a rather lengthy Friday injury r...

Ep. 485 - The Cardinals begin the final quarter of the 2020 regular season with a trip to New York to face the Giants. Running back Chase Edmonds joined Paul Calvisi and Ron Wolfley to talk about working through offensive issues, Larry Fitzgerald returning from the COVID-19 list, the Giants defense and much more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.