Arizona Cardinals Podcasts

Ep. 540 - Winning 11 games and making the playoffs for the first time in six years earned both the general manager and head coach contract extensions on Wednesday. Steve Keim and Kliff Kingsbury are now signed through the 2027 season. That’s a rather strong message sent by the organization. Craig Grialou and Mike Jurecki give their thoughts. The timing of the announcement is interesting as well. So with those two under contract, is Kyler Murray next? Is the starting quarterback the next domino to fall? That’s been the big debate in recent days.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What offseason? The Scouting Combine is underway and with free agency and the NFL Draft on the horizon, things will be happening quickly around the league. Craig Grialou, Mike Jurecki and Drew Stanton discuss the importance of a "normal" combine, areas of need when building the roster and the Cardinals return to Mexico City for the first time since 2005.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ep. 27 - Luis Hernández y Rolando Cantú nos cuentan la gran noticia. Los Cardenales regresan a México en el 2022 y esto ha generado muchas emociones en el nido y también en tierras aztecas. Rival? Fecha? Qué significa esto para la organización de Arizona? Todas las dudas y pormenores en nuestro podcast oficial.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ep. 539 - For the second time in franchise history and the first time since 2005, the Cardinals will play a regular season game in Mexico City. The date, opponent and kickoff time is not yet known; though that did not stop Craig Grialou and Mike Jurecki from discussing possible opponents. Also, the guys look ahead to this week’s Scouting Combine in Indianapolis. What should Cardinals fans know and want to see and hear in the coming days? This is the next step in the information-gathering process ahead of the draft in April.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ep. 26 - Pac-12 commissioner and former president of sports and entertainment for MGM Resorts International George Kliavkoff joins Dave Pasch to talk about the greatest challenges he has faced so far in less than one year in his new position. Kliavkoff explains the decision to forego expanding the college football playoff from its current four-team model, the future of Pac-12 football scheduling, the importance of NIL (name, image, likeness), and his first interaction with Hall of Fame basketball player Bill Walton.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Cardinals owner Michael Bidwill joins Arizona Sports, 98.7 FM, for "Newsmakers" week to talk the end of the season, Kyler Murray, Kliff Kingsbury and the Super Bowl coming back to Arizona.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ep. 548 - Play-by-play voice Dave Pasch joins Paul Calvisi and Ron Wolfley to rank the Cardinals positions of need before heading into free agency and the NFL Draft. Plus, the guys discuss which young players are poised to take a big step forward during the 2022 season.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ep. 538 - Last year it was Zaven Collins. Two years ago it was Isaiah Simmons. Together, GM Steve Keim had a vision of “having two trees in the middle of the field.” Now may be the time for that vision to become a reality. Craig Grialou and Mike Jurecki discuss the Cardinals’ potential plan with the pair of 6-foot-4 inside linebackers and where does Jordan Hicks factor into that plan, if at all. Also, Chandler Jones and his future, it’s the one topic that just won’t go away, though there may be some clarity sooner rather than later as free agency approaches.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On 2-22-22, Paul Calvisi, Darren Urban and Dani Sureck talk numerology and bowling, the perfect pre-Combine discussion before diving into Kyler Murray and quarterback news across the NFL, the spots that might need to be free agent priorities, how a team might approach picking 23rd in the draft (unless you trade it), the best-case free-agent scenario according to Paul, what could happen at wide receiver, the future at linebacker and the chilly upcoming trip to Indy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As the new league year approaches, the Cardinals and the rest of the NFL have several decisions to make for 2022. Will the franchise tag be in play for the Arizona? It's a possibility. Craig Grialou, Mike Jurecki and Kyle Vanden Bosch weigh the pros and cons. Plus, a look at free agency, Rondale Moore's potential expanded role and much more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ep. 547 - Cardinals wide receivers coach Shawn Jefferson had a Super Bowl Sunday for the ages. Not only did he watch his son Van Jefferson win Super Bowl LVI as a Rams receiver, but he also welcomed a new grandson shortly after the game. Coach Jefferson joined Paul Calvisi to detail the wild chain of events. Plus, Jefferson talks about why DeAndre Hopkins was missed so much, the benefits of returning to a "normal" offseason and the potential for Rondale Moore to see an expanded role in the Cardinals offense. Plus, Calvisi and Ron Wolfley look ahead to the new league year which begins in less than a month.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ep. 25 - Mikal Bridges of the defending Western Conference Champion Phoenix Suns joins Dave Pasch to talk about witnessing his beloved Los Angeles Rams win Super Bowl LVI and his very public bet with teammate Cam Johnson. Bridges also discusses what it’s like playing with future Hall of Famer Chris Paul, the chemistry on the Suns roster and the the possibility of winning NBA Defensive Player of the Year.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ep. 537 - For the second straight offseason, the Cardinals are in need of a playmaker opposite DeAndre Hopkins. A.J. Green filled that role in 2021, and his impact is up for debate. Craig Grialou and Mike Jurecki discuss Green and the options the team has moving forward at wide receiver. Can Antoine Wesley be that No. 2 receiver? Might Rondale Moore be more involved next season? Does Christian Kirk return? Also, the guys look to the Pacific Northwest and review the coaching changes made by the Seattle Seahawks.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The 2021 NFL season is history after the Los Angeles Rams defeated the Cincinnati Bengals in Super Bowl LVI. Craig Grialou, Mike Jurecki and Drew Stanton discuss the big performances by Cooper Kupp and Aaron Donald when their team needed them the most. Plus, a look at the future of the NFC West. Could there be some big changes on the horizon?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ep. 536 - Three NFC West teams made the playoffs. Two teams reached the conference championship game. One team won the Super Bowl. It was quite the post-season run for the division, and maybe Cardinals fans can take some solace in having had their season end at the hands of the eventual champions. Craig Grialou and Mike Jurecki discuss Super Bowl 56, a 23-20 Rams win over the Bengals. Although neither team ran the ball particularly well, a good ground game is key, as it was for the Cardinals this past season.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ep. 546 - Former Cardinals great Karlos Dansby joined Paul Calvisi and Ron Wolfley to reminisce about his stellar career, the 2021 Cardinals season and much more. Plus, Dansby previews Super Bowl LVI in Los Angeles and makes his case for the Cardinals Ring of Honor and Pro Football Hall of Fame.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ep. 535 - It is just about here. Super Bowl 56, a matchup between the Bengals and Rams, is on Sunday. Craig Grialou and Mike Jurecki give their thoughts. Plus, the Cardinals connection that is really interesting. Defensive tackle Zach Kerr, who joined the Cardinals in November, has a chance to make some rather unique history: beat the team that knocked his team, his former team, out of the playoffs. Also, the guys do a deep-dive on the defensive line position. Stopping the run was hit-and-miss in 2021, and more miss late in the season.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With Dani Sureck back from the Pro Bowl, she tells about her (and the Cardinals’ quintet’s) trip to Las Vegas to Darren Urban and Paul Calvisi – including the guy who got autographs of the Pro Bowl Cardinals tattooed on his hand. The trio also discusses the Super Bowl upcoming, Joe Burrow’s ascension, Kyler Murray’s social media choice, if the Cardinals’ QB takes too much unnecessary criticism, QB situations in Seattle and San Francisco, the Rams’ outlook long term, and whether the Rams have to win the Super Bowl to avoid a failed season.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Craig Grialou, Mike Jurecki and Kyle Vanden Bosch discuss the latest news coming out of the Pro Bowl, Kyler Murray's room for growth and how the right supporting cast on offense can help take his game to a new level. Plus, Vanden Bosch explains his unique connection to Matthew Stafford and Joe Burrow, the starting QBs in Super Bowl LVI.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ep. 534 - Five minutes into the Pro Bowl and Kyler Murray was the talk of social media. That’ll happen when you throw the ball to the opponent. Murray, though, did respond well after the pick-6. In fact, he played the best of any of the quarterbacks on Sunday. Craig Grialou and Mike Jurecki give their thoughts on the game as well as how the other Cardinals players performed. Also, what was a strength at the start of the season became a liability at the end of the season. The guys tell the story of the 2021 Cardinals defensive backs.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ep. 26 - Luis Hernández y Rolando Cantú analizan lo sucedido con los Cardenales de Arizona en la temporada 2021 y también presentan su análisis del Super Bowl entre los Bengals y los Rams. Cinco jugadores nos representan en el Pro Bowl de Las Vegas Qué importancia tiene ese evento para la organización de Arizona? Quién debe tener tener una buen partido?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ep. 545 - Super Bowl XXXIV champion and current Rams analyst D'Marco Farr joins Paul Calvisi and Ron Wolfley to talk about Los Angeles facing the Bengals on the NFL's biggest stage. How were the Rams able to navigate a rough November to get themselves in position to hoist the Lombardi Trophy? Plus, Cardinals running back James Conner spoke from the Pro Bowl in Las Vegas. Calvisi and Wolf discuss what he had to say about free agency and more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ep. 533 - If five Cardinals playing in Sunday’s game is not enough incentive to watch, then maybe some not-so-subtle tweaks to how the game will be played will attract your interest. Craig Grialou and Mike Jurecki explain why there will be no opening or second-half kickoff plus there is an alternative to the onside kick that might come into play. Should be a fun afternoon regardless, especially for D.J. Humphries who is playing in his first Pro Bowl. Speaking of Humphries, the guys examine his position group and where that unit needs an upgrade this offseason.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As Dani Sureck gets ready to head to Vegas for the Pro Bowl, she, Paul Calvisi and Darren Urban still have stuff to discuss (besides what happens in Vegas, which stays in Vegas anyway). There’s the retirement of Tom Brady and his limited interactions with the Cardinals, the culture and leadership Brady brings and what that means for a team from a QB, Kyler Murray’s future as leader, the Bengals and Joe Brrr, how defenses can impact a Patrick Mahomes or Kyler, rooting(?) for the Rams, whether the Cardinals should go all-in for 2022 with a home Super Bowl, and the evolving NFC landscape.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After 22 seasons, legendary QB Tom Brady has announced his retirement from the NFL. Brady's former teammate Drew Stanton shares memories of TB12. Plus, Craig Grialou, Mike Jurecki and Stanton review the exciting conference championship games and look ahead to the Rams and Bengals matchup in Super Bowl LVI.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ep. 532 - From MVP and Offensive Player of the Year to Defensive Player of the Year and Newcomer of the Year, AZCardinals.com’s annual end-of-season awards are out. A total of six different categories were voted upon. Craig Grialou and Mike Jurecki reveal their choices, with a big difference of opinion on who was the better player on defense in 2021. Also, the guys discuss Championship Sunday plus update what’s going on with Vance Joseph, Zach Allen and D.J. Humphries; the latter of whom now has weekend plans.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ep. 544 - Former Cardinals kicker and current NFL on CBS analyst Jay Feely joins Paul Calvisi and Ron Wolfley to talk about the 2021 season, the late-season struggles and how the team can rebound to have a strong 2022 campaign. Plus, Feely, Calvisi and Wolf preview Sunday’s conference championship games and predict who will advance to Super Bowl LVI in Los Angeles.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The NFC will have an all-West title game, against teams the Cardinals went 3-1 against in the regular season. How does that make one feel? Paul Calvisi, Darren Urban and Dani Sureck discuss that, as well as the great NFL playoff weekend, whether the overtime rules should be changed, how fan bases react to playoff losses, the advantage of a rookie quarterback contract and Kyler Murray’s potential extension, QBs that have struggled in their first playoff game, what areas Murray and the offense could look to improve upon, Rondale Moore’s role and Larry Fitzgerald chairing a Super Bowl (host committee.)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ep. 531 - Actually, it’s more of a Chandler Jones question. Do the Cardinals make an effort to retain one of the game’s better pass rushers? Craig Grialou and Mike Jurecki debate what to do with Jones, who has more sacks than any other Cardinals player in team history. The options are many, for both sides. Grialou even floated the idea of using the franchise tag. Jones is one of nine unrestricted free agents on defense. Also, the guys look ahead to Championship Sunday, and wonder out loud who should Cardinals fans root for in the NFC: the 49ers or the Rams? Tough call. Very tough call.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There are several key Cardinals players set to hit unrestricted free agency in March. What will the Cardinals look to do when building the 2022 roster? Craig Grialou, Mike Jurecki and Kyle Vanden Bosch talk about what they would like to see. Plus, a preview of the conference championship games following several wild finishes in the divisional round.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ep. 530 - When looking at the number of unrestricted free agents-to-be on offense, there is one name that stands head-and-shoulders above the rest: running back James Conner. He is a must re-sign according to Craig Grialou and Mike Jurecki as the guys discuss the team’s 10 offensive players who are scheduled to become unrestricted free agents in March. Tight end Zach Ertz also made the priority list. Anyone else? First though, how do the guys feel about an all-NFC West NFC Championship Game?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ep. 16 - After a disappointing playoff loss to end the season, the Cardinals face many questions heading into the offseason. Felipe Corral Jr., Jody Jackson, Craig Grialou and Rolando Cantu offer final thoughts on the 2021 season, name their MVP and newcomer of the year and talk about the offseason focus including roster building and more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ep. 543 - The Cardinals season came to a sudden stop on Monday night in Los Angeles, however work on the 2022 campaign has already begun. Paul Calvisi, Ron Wolfley and Darren Urban discuss several areas of the roster that will need attention given the number of players who are set to become unrestricted free agents in March. Plus, how critical will this offseason be for quarterback Kyler Murray?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ep. 529 - How should the 2021 season be judged? A success? A failure? Or somewhere in-between? Craig Grialou and Mike Jurecki give their thoughts as they continue to put Monday night’s playoff loss in the rearview mirror—though, if we’re being honest, it’s been more difficult for Grialou to distance himself from that game. Also, the first roster moves of the offseason have been made and, yes, it is officially mock-draft season. Plus, while the Cardinals postseason run is done, that does not mean we still can’t enjoy the playoff action this weekend.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What happened to the Cardinals? That’s a question everyone – including Paul Calvisi, Darren Urban and special guest star Dani Sureck – is asking themselves, and let’s face it, it makes for good discussion on the podcast. The trio delves into the death of the season, an offense that couldn’t find its rhythm for too many games, playing from ahead and not being able to play as well from behind, Kyler’s comfortability (or lack thereof), struggles in prime time, missing Hop and why it (and if it should have) mattered so much, and just how to look at the season now ended.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nothing seemed to go right during the Cardinals Wild Card matchup with the Rams on Monday night at SoFi Stadium. Los Angeles dominated in all phases of the game during their 34-11 victory. Craig Grialou, Mike Jurecki and Drew Stanton try to make sense of what they saw and take a look forward to the long offseason ahead.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ep. 528 - It’s one thing to get beat. It’s another thing to get embarrassed. On national television, no less. The word ‘embarrassed’ was used by both Christian Kirk and J.J. Watt following the 34-11 loss at the Los Angeles Rams on Monday Night Football. The Cardinals had waited six years to get back into the postseason and they did not perform well. The stage looked too big for them. Craig Grialou and Mike Jurecki discuss all the ugliness from the Cardinals brief appearance during Super Wild Card Weekend; an appearance that has left far too many questions than answers heading into the offseason.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ep. 527 - It’s been a long wait. Six years. The Cardinals are back in the postseason for the first time since 2015. Craig Grialou and Mike Jurecki break down the wild card matchup with the Los Angeles Rams, the third meeting between the two NFC West rivals. Jurecki has his three keys to victory and the X-factor. The biggest X-factor just may be the location. The game is in L.A., and we know how much better the Cardinals have played on the road this season. Also, the guys preview the five other playoff games—four of which are rematches from the regular season - coming up on Super Wild Card Weekend.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ep. 25 - Luis Hernández y Rolando Cantú presentan a Carlos Rosado y juntos analizan el juego de postemporada ante los Rams. Es Kyler la pieza clave? Qué tanto les ayudaría el regreso de J.J. Watt? Cómo contienes a la ofensiva de los Rams? Muchas preguntas de cara al juego de Monday Night Football.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ep. 542 - Safety Budda Baker is one of the clear leaders on and off the field for the Arizona Cardinals. What is he preaching to his teammates in advance of Monday night's playoff battle with the Rams at SoFi Stadium? Baker joined Paul Calvisi and Ron Wolfley to talk about preparing for his playoff debut, facing the Rams "electric" offense for a third time this season, the possible return of J.J. Watt and much more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ep. 526 - Neither Kliff Kingsbury nor Kyler Murray have ever coached or played, respectively, in the playoffs. That may mean nothing or that may mean everything. Both, though, are looking forward to their first postseason experience. Craig Grialou and Mike Jurecki discuss how much playoff experience really matters. Also, it was nothing but good news at practice on Thursday. Several injured players, including Chase Edmonds and Rondale Moore, were working. Plus, J.J. Watt practiced for the first time since late October.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ep. 525 - J.J. Watt said a lot. He spoke for more than 20 minutes on Wednesday, the first time he’s addressed reporters since suffering a major shoulder injury back in October. Watt will practice this week. The question, though, everyone wants to know is will Watt play. That’s the unknown at this point. The plan, both Craig Grialou and Mike Jurecki believe, is for Watt to play. How much of an impact will he have? The guys discuss that as they begin to preview the Cardinals first playoff game in six years. They play at the Los Angeles Rams as part of Super Wild Card Weekend.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Cardinals have a Monday night playoff game in L.A. in the third time they will have played the Rams this season, yet a chance to start anew for a team that has blocked out the stretch run. Paul Calvisi, Darren Urban and Felipe Corral Jr. discuss the possibility of J.J. Watt’s return to spark the Cardinals, missed Week 18 opportunity for both the Rams and Cards, Kyler v Stafford, dealing with Aaron Donald, the need for the Cardinals’ defense to hold up more consistently, the availability of James Conner and Chase Edmonds, and yet another try in primetime.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Cardinals made multiple mistakes in each phase of the game during Sunday's 38-30 loss to the Seahawks. However in the big picture, the poor performance does not matter at this point. Craig Grialou, Mike Jurecki and Kyle Vanden Bosch talk about new opportunities in the postseason, uncertainty at running back, playing the Rams for a third time and the improvement that needs to happen for the Cardinals to advance out of the NFL's Super Wild Card round of the playoffs.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ep. 24 - Wide receiver Christian Kirk joins Dave Pasch to discuss what it will mean to play for his hometown team in the postseason, childhood memories of the Cardinals run to Super Bowl XLIII and the expected atmosphere on Monday night in Los Angeles when the Cardinals battle the Rams as part of the NFL's Super Wild Card Weekend. Plus, Kirk talks about the boost the team would receive if J.J. Watt returns to action and how Kyler Murray has grown since his 2019 NFL debut.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ep. 15 - The Cardinals settled for field goals instead of touchdowns three times on Sunday which contributed to their 38-30 loss to the Seahawks in the 2021 regular season finale. Felipe Corral Jr., Jody Jackson, Craig Grialou and Rolando Cantu break down the game and what went wrong for the Big Red. Plus, a look ahead to another meeting with the Rams next Monday night in Los Angeles. It's playoff time and we've got you covered on the Morning Scramble.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ep. 524 - The door was open. There was an opportunity there on Sunday for the Cardinals to win the NFC West, which they last accomplished in 2015. The door, however, was slammed shut after a 38-30 loss to the Seattle Seahawks in the regular season finale. Craig Grialou and Mike Jurecki look back at what went wrong, from the offense’s inability to score touchdowns inside the red zone to the defense’s inability to contain Russell Wilson and company. Of course, as bad as things looked in Week 18, the guys try not to lose sight on what’s ahead, and that’s an appearance in the postseason for the first time in six years.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ep. 523 - Never put anything past J.J. Watt. He’s proven that to be the case before and, apparently, he’s on the verge of doing it once again. Craig Grialou and Mike Jurecki discuss Watt’s potential return. It won’t be this week, however it very well could be next week when the playoffs begin. Just the presence of No. 99 back on the field would be a boost for the defense and the team overall. Let’s not forget, though, the Cardinals have one more game before postseason play. With that in mind, Jurecki has his three keys to victory in Week 18, a home game against the Seahawks with the potential of winning the NFC West.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ep. 541 - The Cardinals have asked several young players to step up and perform over the course of the 2021 season due to injury and Covid. One of those players is wide receiver Antoine Wesley. Tweezy joins Paul Calvisi and Ron Wolfley to discuss his monster game against the Cowboys in his home state of Texas, learning from veterans like A.J. Green and DeAndre Hopkins, his relationship with Kyler Murray and playing for his old college coach Kliff Kingsbury at the NFL level. Plus, we take a look ahead to the game with the Seahawks and what it will take to win the NFC West on Sunday.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ep. 522 - It’s been much too long since this Cardinals team last won a home game. You have to go all the way back to Week 7, at the end of October. The good news here is there is an opportunity on Sunday to end what has become a four-game losing streak at State Farm Stadium. Craig Grialou and Mike Jurecki discuss why the Cardinals haven’t fared as well at home compared to on the road. Plus, if the losing is going to stop this week, it’s not going to be easy. Despite how the Seahawks have played this season, they do still have Russell Wilson.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.