Arizona Cardinals Podcasts

Ep. 323 - When the longest-tenured and arguably greatest player to put on a Cardinals uniform expresses confidence in the offense, you tend to believe him. Larry Fitzgerald is not concerned, nor is he concerned about his targets. Craig Grialou and Mike Jurecki discuss what No. 11 had to say on Thursday plus update the injury to DeAndre Hopkins and the plan for Isaiah Simmons this week. See omnystu...

Ep. 322 - Three games into the season and the Cardinals’ offense has not come close to performing up to expectations. Maybe that changes this week at Carolina. Craig Grialou and Mike Jurecki discuss the need for the ground game to produce in order to help open up the passing game. Also, what is the history between Kliff Kingsbury and new Panthers head coach Matt Rhule? See omnystudio.com/listener...

The Cardinals are trying to shake off their first loss while Budda Baker’s thumb makes them thin at safety, so Paul Calvisi, Darren Urban and Kyle Odegard discuss what to do however long Baker is down – including the potential of Isaiah Simmons playing safety instead of linebacker – as well as Kyler Murray’s influence on the outcome, what the QB must still work on, DeAndre Hopkins’ fantabulous sta...

Ep. 321 - Right now, there is no better wide receiver in the game than DeAndre Hopkins. And it’s not just his numbers that are impressive. Craig Grialou and Mike Jurecki talk about the Cardinals' top target and his explosive start. Plus, the guys examine Andy Isabella's recent production and break down how the NFC West looks after Week 3. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After a forgettable outing against the Lions, QB Kyler Murray looks to have a better performance on the road against the Carolina Panthers. Craig Grialou, Mike Jurecki and Bertrand Berry talk about what Murray needs to clean up in order to find success. Plus, discussions about the emergence of WR Andy Isabella, getting Larry Fitzgerald more involved in the offense and what the Cardinals may do to...

Ep. 320 - Losing to the Detroit Lions has left the Red Sea feeling blue. It was a rough day at the office for Kyler Murray, who has now struggled in each of his two matchups against the Lions and head coach Matt Patricia. Craig Grialou and Mike Jurecki break down the game and discuss what went wrong. Plus, Kliff Kingsbury hinted at a possible position switch for Isaiah Simmons given the injury sit...

Ep. 319 - The Cardinals and Lions will do battle for the fourth straight season this Sunday at State Farm Stadium. Can the Cardinals improve to 3-0 for the first time in five years? Mike Jurecki presents his three keys to victory plus the ‘X’ factor in the matchup. Also, Jurecki and Craig Grialou discuss the extra motivation for linebacker Devon Kennard as he goes against his former team. See omny...

Ep. 474 - Right tackle Kelvin Beachum joined Paul Calvisi and Ron Wolfley to discuss the Cardinals’ 2-0 start, blocking for Kyler Murray and providing leadership for his teammates. Beachum also talks about the upcoming game against the Lions, his philanthropy, voter registration and interests off the field including drones and robotics. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ep. 318 - Looking at the numbers, this has the chance to be a big week for Kenyan Drake and Chase Edmonds. The Cardinals rushing offense is among the best in the league, while the Lions have had difficulty stopping the run through two games. Meanwhile on the defensive side of the ball, coordinator Vance Joseph said his unit is “on high alert” when considering the Lions offense. Craig Grialou and M...

Ep. 317 - Let’s be honest, the first impression of Kliff Kingsbury and Kyler Murray was not ideal. For three quarters of the 2019 opener against the Lions, nothing went right for the rookie head coach and his signal caller. Fast forward 17 games to another meeting with Detroit and the Kingsbury-Murray pairing looks much better. Craig Grialou and Mike Jurecki discuss some of the lessons learned fro...

Yes, it’s only two games, so no one should proclaim a finished product. But Paul Calvisi, Darren Urban and Kyle Odegard still have plenty good to talk about, like Kyler’s legs, Fitz’s position, an offense spreading its wings, the pros and cons of going for it on fourth down – especially deep in your own end, a defense standing out but one that will be tested by a Lions’ passing offense, how good D...

Ep. 316 - It’s a small sample size, but what the Cardinals' defense has shown through two games cannot be ignored. Craig Grialou and Mike Jurecki go over the improved numbers and highlight the play of the three key free-agent additions: De’Vondre Campbell, Devon Kennard and Jordan Phillips. Campbell, especially, has stood out in coverage. Plus, the guys discuss how the rest of the NFC West fared i...

The Cardinals improved to 2-0 on the season with their 30-15 win over the Washington Football Team. Craig Grialou, Mike Jurecki and Bertrand Berry talk about getting big plays from the new faces on defense, Kyler Murray’s game changing running ability, the upcoming matchup with the Detroit Lions and more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ep. 315 - Designed quarterback runs are baked into the Cardinals' offense. Those plays set Kyler Murray apart from other NFL signal callers. However, the offense can be better overall. There have been too many negative plays. Craig Grialou and Mike Jurecki discuss the win over Washington, focus on what can be improved and highlight another bright spot from Sunday, wide receiver Andy Isabella. See...

Ep. 314 - If the Cardinals had the best win in Week 1, then Washington may have had the most surprising win of all the season-opening games. The pair of 1-0 teams meet Sunday at State Farm Stadium. Craig Grialou and Mike Jurecki break down the matchup, including Jurecki’s three keys for a victory. But before the guys get into any X’s and O’s, they reflect on the passing of Hall of Fame safety and...

Ep. 473 - In last Sunday's season opener, the 49ers had momentum on their side early in the contest. However a blocked punt by Cardinals' special teams standout Ezekiel Turner changed that in a hurry. Turner joined Paul Calvisi and Ron Wolfley to talk about his big day in San Francisco, what it was like playing in an empty stadium and the upcoming game against the Washington Football Team. See omn...

Ep. 313 - It was not a great first impression by Isaiah Simmons. The Cardinals first-round draft pick struggled out of the gate in Week 1. So, is defensive coordinator Vance Joseph discouraged? Hardly. Craig Grialou and Mike Jurecki discuss how Simmons responded to the early adversity. Also, with Mason Cole not practicing for a second straight day, it would appear Lamont Gaillard is poised to make...

Ep. 312 - Is Chase Edmonds in line for more playing time this week? Perhaps. Based on his play against the 49ers Edmonds “will continue to have a major role in this offense,” according to Kliff Kingsbury. Craig Grialou and Mike Jurecki debate how to divide the touches between Edmonds and Kenyan Drake. Also, this week provides another challenge for the offensive line. The Washington front four is o...

The Cardinals are 1-0 and have plenty of things to be encouraged by, including their new pitch-and-catch combo of Kyler Murray and DeAndre Hopkins. Paul Calvisi, Darren Urban and Kyle Odegard discuss that and Murray’s wheels, Fitz’s three-point play, a defense on the rise, new linebackers Isaiah Simmons and De’Vondre Campbell, Byron Murphy stepping up, a favorable schedule, tweets that have tracti...

Ep. 311 - One of the many unsung stars from Sunday’s win at San Francisco was Haason Reddick, the former first round draft pick who is once again playing outside linebacker. It’s a position switch that suits Reddick, at least through the first game. Craig Grialou and Mike Jurecki also discuss the reason behind the lack of a deep passing game in the season opener plus review how the rest of the NFC...

After months of speculation about what might take place, we can finally react to what actually happened in the Cardinals' road win over the 49ers. Craig Grialou, Mike Jurecki and Bertrand Berry discuss Kyler Murray's running ability, the hands of DeAndre Hopkins, timely stops by the defense and a special teams moment that changed the game. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ep. 310 - A goal line stand. An end-of-game stop. Who would’ve thought the defense would be the talk of the season opener? Craig Grialou and Mike Jurecki break down the big plays, none bigger than Byron Murphy’s pass breakup on 4th down to help seal the victory. Of course, the performance of DeAndre Hopkins cannot be ignored nor the news about Chris Streveler. See omnystudio.com/listener for priva...

Ep. 309 - The long wait ends Sunday. The Cardinals open their 2020 season playing on the road against the San Francisco 49ers. Craig Grialou and Mike Jurecki break down the matchup, first with Jurecki’s top-3 things the Cardinals need to do to walk out of Levi’s Stadium with a victory. Later, the guys discuss the importance of each team’s left tackles—D.J. Humphries and Trent Williams—in helping d...

Ep. 472 - Wide receiver Christian Kirk joined Paul Calvisi and Ron Wolfley to talk about how he feels coming out of training camp, Kyler Murray's leadership, playing with Larry Fitzgerald and DeAndre Hopkins and the upcoming season opener against the 49ers in Santa Clara. Plus, we go inside one of the more intriguing matchups and examine how the Cardinals may try to defend 49ers tight end George K...

Ep. 308 - So we now know when Larry Fitzgerald will retire. We also know Patrick Peterson is only focused on business on-the-field. Craig Grialou and Mike Jurecki discuss what both team captains had to say on Thursday. Plus, defensive coordinator Vance Joseph is in the spotlight. What’s the plan for George Kittle? We all remember the Cardinals’ struggles defending the tight end position last seaso...