Arizona Cardinals Podcasts

Ep. 368 - One day after returning to the team, Larry Fitzgerald spoke of his experience with COVID-19. He was very open telling the media his football future was not something he thought about. “It was more like the immediate future—like staying alive,” he said. Also, Craig Grialou and Mike Jurecki congratulate the Cardinals’ Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year winner, Corey Peters and examine how t...

Ep. 367 - After a two-week absence, Larry Fitzgerald was back practicing with his teammates on Wednesday. Mike Jurecki was among those who witnessed No. 11’s return. He and Craig Grialou talk about how Fitzgerald may be able to help the offense. It’s part of a larger discussion the guys have about the Cardinals passing game, which has been less than dynamic in recent weeks. See omnystudio.com/list...

The Cardinals are seeking their lost offense, and Paul Calvisi’s catchy slogans aren’t enough to fix things. Still, Paul, Darren Urban and Kyle Odegard discuss it all in depth, from what defenses are showing the Cards, Kyler Murray’s struggles, the disappearing chunk plays, routing D-Hop and yes, Kyler running (or not.) They also talk about potential offensive tweaks, expectations for both K1 and...

Ep. 366 - Winning on third down helps an offense sustain drives and gets the opponent's offense off the field. On Sunday, the Cardinals failed more times than not to do either. It’s become a troubling trend that Craig Grialou and Mike Jurecki examine. Plus, the guys examine the offensive line shuffling that took place this past week along with an in-depth discussion on the Cardinals’ playoff chanc...

Now in the midst of a three game losing streak, the Cardinals find themselves needing to fix the same problems. Craig Grialou, Mike Jurecki and Bertrand Berry talk about the inability to sustain drives on offense and the need for the defense to come up with big stops when they are needed most. Plus, a look ahead to what has become a huge road matchup with the New York Giants. See omnystudio.com/li...

Ep. 365 - For three games now, almost a quarter of the season, the offense has stalled or ‘hit a wall’ as Kyler Murray described following Sunday’s loss to the Rams. It needs a jumpstart. But how? Craig Grialou and Mike Jurecki discuss some of the options they believe might work. Also, what do the guys think of Kliff Kingsbury’s comments about kicker Zane Gonzalez? See omnystudio.com/listener for...

Ep. 364 - It has been a one-sided rivalry in recent years, unfortunately not in the Cardinals’ favor. That has got to change, and Mike Jurecki knows how it can change. He gives his three keys for a victory over the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday. Also, Jurecki and Craig Grialou discuss the importance of this Week 13 matchup when it comes to the overall playoff picture in the NFC. See omnystudio.com/li...

Ep. 484 - When the Cardinals reacquired outside linebacker Markus Golden in a midseason trade with the Giants, they knew exactly what they were getting. A tireless worker who leads by example. Golden joined Paul Calvisi and Ron Wolfley to talk about returning to Arizona, his first career interception, work ethic and the upcoming NFC West battle with the Rams. See omnystudio.com/listener for privac...

Ep. 363 - Each week is a challenge and this week may be the biggest for the Cardinals secondary, specifically the cornerback position. The Rams have a number of very good pass catchers, all of whom—Cooper Kupp, Robert Woods and Tyler Higbee—had very good games against the Cardinals last season. Craig Grialou and Mike Jurecki break down the matchups. Plus, the guys discuss why they believe D.J. Hum...

Ep. 362 - If defenses are going to continue to take away his ability to run, then maybe it’s time for Kyler Murray to show off his arm more than in previous weeks. There’s no question he can make all the throws. Craig Grialou and Mike Jurecki discuss where those throws need to go, like in the direction of DeAndre Hopkins who has seen his production drop off during this two-game losing streak. Also...

The Cardinals head into December’s stretch run still in control of their playoff destiny, but after a November that put a dent into those hopes and a brutal loss in New England, Paul Calvisi, Darren Urban and Kyle Odegard try to remember that nothing lasts forever. So in hopes of a bounceback month, the guys discuss the odd struggles of the offense and Kyler Murray’s progress, the targets and use...

Ep. 361 - Despite all the injuries and players landing on the reserve/COVID-19 list, the defense has performed very well here in 2020. Craig Grialou and Mike Jurecki go over the numbers that back up the job defensive coordinator Vance Joseph has done in the face of several obstacles. Also, the guys discuss how the rest of the NFC West faced in Week 12 and where the Cardinals sit in the NFC playoff...

The Cardinals must move on from their disappointing 20-17 loss to the Patriots in order to prepare for their first meeting with the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday. Craig Grialou, Mike Jurecki and Bertrand Berry try to pick up the pieces from New England. They'll examine the poor showings by the offense and special teams that spoiled a strong effort by the defense. Plus, how can the offense be successf...

Ep. 360 - It's what separates Kyler Murray from most other quarterbacks: his ability to run with the football. It's also what each of the past two opposing defenses have taken away, thus severely limiting the effectiveness of Murray and the offense. Craig Grialou and Mike Jurecki discuss what must happen next. Also, where is Kliff Kingsbury’s confidence level in Zane Gonzalez after Gonzalez missed...

Ep. 359 - Playing the Patriots is always difficult, and the job just became more of a challenge with the news Larry Fitzgerald will not make the trip after being placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list. He will miss his first game in six years. Craig Grialou and Mike Jurecki discuss what Fitzgerald’s absence means to the team. Plus, Jurecki gives his three keys for a victory and the always popular ‘X’...

Ep. 483 - Center Mason Cole joined Paul Calvisi and Ron Wolfley to talk about bouncing back from the tough loss at Seattle, facing Bill Belichick and the Patriots defense, getting the run game back on track, Thanksgiving plans and more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ep. 358 - Separately this week, Kliff Kingsbury and Larry Fitzgerald both said what an honor it is going to be to share the field with Patriots head coach Bill Belichick on Sunday. It's because of Belichick opposing teams always have to be on their toes regardless of how the Patriots may be playing. Craig Grialou and Mike Jurecki discuss what the Cardinals might expect from this year’s Patriots te...

Kyler Murray wants to make sure his shoulder is OK and Isaiah Simmons wants to make sure he can help carry a banged-up defense, and both are natural topics for Paul Calvisi, Darren Urban and Kyle Odegard on this week’s episode. Also on tap: Kyler’s ability to run in New England, a league-leading offense that still could do more, penalty problems that won’t seem to go away, Patriots road games past...

Ep. 357 - It is now a six-game sprint to the finish line. At the moment, the Cardinals are the seventh seed in the conference and that would earn them a playoff invite. There is still a lot of football to be played, however. Craig Grialou and Mike Jurecki examine the postseason landscape. Plus, the guys have the latest on the shoulder injury suffered by Kyler Murray against the Seahawks. See omnys...

The Cardinals have returned to the practice field after the tough loss in Seattle. Craig Grialou, Mike Jurecki and Bertrand Berry talk about why things didn't go as planned against the Seahawks, the staggering amount of penalties and how the Cardinals can find success when they travel to New England to face the Patriots. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ep. 356 - The play of rookie Isaiah Simmons was one of the few bright spots—if not the only bright spot—in the loss to the Seahawks on Thursday Night Football. He finished with a team-high 10 tackles and recorded his first career sack. Craig Grialou and Mike Jurecki discuss Simmons’ upward progress since the bye week. Plus, the Cardinals can make it easier on themselves over these final six games...

Ep. 355 - So much for momentum, if you believe it exists in football. Regardless, the Cardinals were unable to sustain that good feeling following a last-second win just four days earlier. Craig Grialou and Mike Jurecki discuss what went wrong in a Week 11 loss at Seattle, from the lack of a running game and an overall poor performance by the offense to the 10 penalties, two of which directly led...

Ep. 354 - Their first meeting landed on primetime and the Cardinals won in overtime. This second matchup is another primetime affair with the Cardinals seeking their first season sweep of the Seahawks since 2009. How do they get it done? Glad you ask. Mike Jurecki gives his three keys for a victory plus the ‘X’ factor. But first, Jurecki and Craig Grialou discuss the season-ending injury to Corey...

Ep. 482 - The rematch with the Seahawks on Thursday Night Football is rapidly approaching. Paul Calvisi and Ron Wolfley are joined by play-by-play voice Dave Pasch to preview the key NFC West battle in Seattle. Plus, discussions about the incredible finish against the Bills, opportunities for rookie LB Isaiah Simmons and of course, Kyler Murray's magic. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy info...

Ep. 353 - It may not have been the start he envisioned for his NFL career, but Isaiah Simmons never complained and he kept working. That effort, both on and off the field, is paying off. Craig Grialou and Mike Jurecki discuss how much progress Simmons has made, pointing back to his interception of Russell Wilson in Week 7. And it just so happens, four weeks later, Simmons and the Cardinals defense...