Red Sea Report

NFL rosters can change from year to year and affect the makeup of position groups. Craig Grialou, Paul Calvisi and Cardinals legend Roy "Jet Stream" Green put the spotlight on the wide receiver room and the many options the team has to improve in that area. Could reinforcements arrive via free agency and the NFL Draft? Plus, a Super Bowl LVIII preview and discussions about Kyler Murray's growth an...

The Cardinals offensive line played well in 2023 but plenty of questions surround the future of the group. Will Paris Johnson move to left tackle? How does D.J. Humphries' knee injury impact his future? Will the Cardinals take an o-lineman high in the draft? Craig Grialou, Paul Calvisi and Kyle Vanden Bosch discuss. Plus, a look back at the conference championship games and how the Chiefs and 49er...

It's never too early to start talking about the next NFL Draft, right? The Cardinals have multiple assistants set to coach in two different pre-draft college games. Craig Grialou, Paul Calvisi and Rob Fredrickson explain how these unique opportunities help teams gather intel on potential draft picks while at the same time allowing the coaches to get valuable experience. Plus, discussions about the...

The Cardinals received many contributions from the 2023 rookie class. Who will make the biggest leap in 2024? Craig Grialou, Paul Calvisi and Kyle Vanden Bosch talk about prime candidates who might take their game to the next level. Plus, discussions on which of the Cardinals unrestricted free agents should return, a review of Super Wild Card weekend and a look ahead to some of the best matchups i...

With the 2023 season in the books, it's natural to look ahead to what could be in store in 2024. Craig Grialou, Paul Calvisi and former Cardinals linebacker Rob Fredrickson examine the big storylines coming out of the season, Kyler Murray's performance both on the field and as a leader, James Conner's spectacular season, the debut of coordinators Drew Petzing and Nick Rallis, Trey McBride's upside...

The Cardinals went into Philadelphia and dominated in several offensive categories during their 35-31 win over the heavily-favored Eagles. Craig Grialou, Paul Calvisi and Kyle Vanden Bosch discuss the season-best performances turned in by Kyler Murray and James Conner, the play of the offensive line who helped pave the way for 221 yards rushing and how the win can go a long way in establishing a w...

The hits keep coming to the Cardinals defensive line. Two days after their 27-16 loss to the Bears, head coach Jonathan Gannon revealed that defensive lineman Jonathan Ledbetter would miss the remainder of the 2023 season with a knee injury causing even more depth issues for the unit. Craig Grialou and Dani Sureck discuss Ledbetter's loss, the Cardinals struggles with run defense against the Bears...

The Cardinals offense has developed a Top-10 rushing attack under first-year coordinator Drew Petzing. The team had 234 yards on the ground against the 49ers which brought their season yards-per-carry number to 5.1. Craig Grialou and Paul Calvisi explain what's working with the ground game and talk about the need to score more touchdowns when they reach the Red Zone. Plus, discussions about the We...

After getting some much-needed rest and recovery on the bye week, the Cardinals have four more games to play in the 2023 regular season. What does Jonathan Gannon want to see from his team down the stretch? Craig Grialou, Paul Calvisi and Lorenzo Alexander discuss how the Cardinals can finish strong. Plus, conversations about the emergence of tight end Trey McBride, Kyler Murray's four-game body o...

The Cardinals battled both the Steelers and the weather during a 24-10 win in Pittsburgh on Sunday. Craig Grialou, Paul Calvisi and Kyle Vanden Bosch discuss James Conner's homecoming, the continued emergence of tight end Trey McBride, a gutsy performance by Kyler Murray and how the defense and special teams were key to the Cardinals success. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After a rough 37-14 loss to the Rams, it would be fair to assume the Cardinals would be down in the dumps. That is not the case, especially when it comes to Kyler Murray. The Cardinals signal caller acknowledged there would be growing pains playing in a new offense after the long journey back from his knee injury. Murray also said that he is remaining positive during the tough times. Craig Grialou...

The Cardinals defense allowed 333 total yards and 21 first-half points to the Houston Texans on Sunday. However in the second half, the Texans were held scoreless and managed just 86 yards while turning the ball over twice. The Cardinals offense could not capitalize on the Houston mistakes and the Texans prevailed 21-16. Craig Grialou, Paul Calvisi and Kyle Vanden Bosch talk about what led to the...

It's fair to say that quarterback Kyler Murray exceeded all expectations in his return to the field last Sunday in the Cardinals 25-23 win over the Falcons. He also put his trust into second-year tight end Trey McBride who hauled in 8 catches for 131 yards including a career-long 33-yard catch that set up Matt Prater's game-winning field goal. Craig Grialou, Paul Calvisi and Lorenzo Alexander disc...

When will Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray make his return to the field? That question has been asked many times for nearly a calendar year. Now, we finally have an answer. If all goes well in practice this week, Murray will lead the Cardinals against the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday at State Farm Stadium. Craig Grialou, Paul Calvisi and Kyle Vanden Bosch talk about what Murray's presence d...

Heading into Tuesday's NFL trade deadline, many wondered if the Cardinals would make any moves. The answer is yes. Quarterback Joshua Dobbs and a 2024 7th-round pick were sent to Minnesota in exchange for a 2024 6th-round pick. Craig Grialou, Paul Calvisi and Lorenzo Alexander have real-time reaction and discuss what the move means for Sunday's game in Cleveland. Will Kyler Murray return to the ac...

The Cardinals offense struggled to take advantage of opportunities on Sunday during a 20-10 loss to the Seattle Seahawks. Craig Grialou, Paul Calvisi and Kyle Vanden Bosch talk about the need to find rhythm and timing on offense and to get themselves in more manageable third down situations. Plus, discussions about Budda Baker’s return to play, rookie Garrett Williams’ impressive NFL debut and the...

After having a completion percentage that averaged over 70% through the first four games of the season, QB Joshua Dobbs is completing just under 50% of his passes in his last two starts. Craig Grialou, Paul Calvisi and Lorenzo Alexander attempt to explain the recent lack of efficiency from Dobbs and his receivers. Plus, conversations about the defense getting gashed by the Rams in the run game, ho...

Early Tuesday morning, reports began to surface that Cardinals top running back James Conner would miss multiple weeks with a knee injury. That's a big blow to an Arizona offense that has seen Conner get off to a good start in 2023. Craig Grialou, Paul Calvisi and Kyle Vanden Bosch talk about the impact a prolonged absence by Conner would have on the team. Plus, discussions about what went wrong a...

Craig Grialou, Paul Calvisi and Lorenzo Alexander talk about some of the big-picture takeaways from the Cardinals loss to the 49ers on Sunday in Santa Clara. Plus discussions on Joshua Dobbs’ leadership and overall improvement, Michael Wilson’s emergence at receiver, Dennis Gardeck’s production off the edge, Kyler Murray’s timeline for return and the upcoming battle with the Bengals at State Farm...

The Cardinals raised eyebrows around the NFL following their 28-16 win over the Cowboys on Sunday. Craig Grialou, Paul Calvisi and Kyle Vanden Bosch discuss starting fast and finishing strong, ignoring the outside noise, the development of QB Joshua Dobbs, a stout defense in the red zone and continuing to build a strong culture under the direction of GM Monti Ossenfort and head coach Jonathan Gann...

Last Friday, safety Budda Baker showed up on the injury report with a hamstring issue. On Monday, he was placed on injured reserve which means the Cardinals will be without the heartbeat of their team for at least four more games. Craig Grialou, Paul Calvisi and Lorenzo Alexander talk about what Baker's absence means for the defense and the team as a whole. Plus, discussions on how the Cardinals l...

The Cardinals opened the 2023 season in Washington with a 20-16 loss to the Commanders. Despite coming up on the losing end, there were several positives to build upon. Craig Grialou, Paul Calvisi and Kyle Vanden Bosch talk about the physical nature that the Cardinals played with, especially on the defensive side of the ball. Plus, discussions on standouts from the game and how QB Joshua Dobbs and...

The season opener is finally here. The Cardinals will kick off the Jonathan Gannon era this Sunday in Washington against the Commanders. The Big Red starting quarterback is still unknown to the public. Craig Grialou, Paul Calvisi and Lorenzo Alexander talk about the matchup with the Commanders, the Cardinals naming their captains including Kyler Murray, QB Joshua Dobbs learning on the fly and much...

The Cardinals acquired QB Joshua Dobbs via trade with the Cleveland Browns last Thursday. Could the 7th-year pro get the starting nod in Week 1 against the Washington Commanders? It's possible but head coach Jonathan Gannon said he won't be publicly naming a starting QB. Craig Grialou, Paul Calvisi and Drew Stanton discuss Dobbs' arrival in Arizona, why he could find himself leading the Cardinals...

Before the Cardinals begin their week-long stay in Minnesota, Craig Grialou, Kyle Vanden Bosch and Zach Gershman take a look back at Saturday’s 38-10 preseason loss to the Kansas City Chiefs. One of the few bright spots from the game was the play of Keaontay Ingram. Did he show enough to be the No. 2 running back? Overall, the Cardinals need a much better showing this week. From the penalties, mis...