Cardinals Cover 2

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.

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. 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.

Ep. 521 - Every team’s goal is to make the playoffs. The Cardinals checked that box. Every team wants to win its division. The Cardinals can still do that, but they need help. So, Craig Grialou and Mike Jurecki debate winning the NFC West versus holding out a handful of players to get them healthy, or healthier, for the playoffs. It’s not a discussion of resting players. It’s a discussion about what to do with players like James Conner or Chase Edmonds who are banged up at the moment. Also, the guys look at the nine different scenarios in which the Cardinals could enter the postseason.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ep. 520 - Offense, defense and special teams; all three phases had a hand in Sunday’s 25-22 win in Dallas. And just like that, the Cardinals have appeared to right the ship, get the train back on track or any other cliché that is used when a team ends a three-game losing streak. Craig Grialou and Mike Jurecki discuss all the details—big and small—that led to the Cardinals franchise-best eighth road win of the season. Plus, the team has put themselves, once again, in position to win the NFC West; and that’s anyone could ask for heading into the final week of the season.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ep. 519 - It sounds simple enough. And it is why the Cardinals were so successful earlier in the season. But this team has gotten away from running the football. Now part of that is because they’ve trailed in games. Hopefully, Chase Edmonds and a returning (fingers crossed) James Conner can help the Cardinals get back on track. Craig Grialou and Mike Jurecki discuss the Week 17 matchup at the Dallas Cowboys with Jurecki giving his three keys to victory. Also, what are the options at left tackle now knowing D.J. Humphries will miss the game on Sunday?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ep. 518 - All any player wants is an opportunity. And it sounds like several players, whether it be due to injury or COVID-19, will be given an opportunity this week against the Dallas Cowboys. Craig Grialou and Mike Jurecki discuss the options at outside linebacker and cornerback plus, potentially, offensive tackle. As everyone has seen, things are very fluid across the league right now. The timing is certainly not great, especially on the defensive side of the ball. The Cowboys feature a top-ranked offense, averaging more yards (409.5) and more points (30.5) than any other team.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ep. 517 - Though he was not on the practice field on Wednesday, Rodney Hudson is back with the team. He missed the past two games—two losses—on the reserve/COVID-19 list. Craig Grialou and Mike Jurecki discuss what Hudson’s return means for the offense, and in particular Kyler Murray. Obviously, Hudson is not the cure-all for what’s been ailing the offense. Turnovers, penalties and not enough touchdowns scored in the red zone have been some of the other issues. All of which need to be corrected ahead of facing a very, very good Dallas Cowboys defense.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ep. 516 - Yes, the Cardinals clinched a playoff spot. They did so from their couch on Sunday afternoon. No, they are not playing like a playoff team. In either phase of the game, really. Craig Grialou and Mike Jurecki discuss the good, the bad and the ugly from the 22-16 defeat to the Indianapolis Colts on Christmas night. That’s now three straight losses. Hardly the direction this team wants to be headed as they march towards the postseason. The good news is they have two games to figure things out. Two games to correct their mistakes, otherwise it is going to be a short playoff run.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ep. 515 - It’s not too much to ask for, is it? And if the Cardinals do win on Saturday, the gift is threefold. They clinch a playoff spot (which is first and foremost), snap a three-game home losing streak and end a two-game slide in primetime. All good things. Great things, really. Craig Grialou and Mike Jurecki breakdown the matchup against the Indianapolis Colts, with Jurecki giving his three keys to victory and X-factor. First though, the guys talk about the four players named to the Pro Bowl; each one deserving but it’s hard not to be most happy for James Conner.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ep. 514 - The Cardinals have faced their share of first-class running backs this season. Derrick Henry, Dalvin Cook and Christian McCaffrey just to name a few. And now, Jonathan Taylor, who in 2021 may be in a class all his own. Taylor enters Week 16 leading the league in rushing yards, rushing touchdowns, yards from scrimmage and total touchdowns. Craig Grialou and Mike Jurecki discuss the challenge—the word every coach and player used this week—that awaits the defense. Also, it’s time the Cardinals refocus their attention on their own running game.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ep. 513 - How? How did that happen? How did the team with the best record lose to the team with the worst record? Yes, losses are going to happen. You’re going to get beat sometimes. But. Not. Like. That. Especially this late in the season. The Cardinals are limping towards the finish line. Craig Grialou and Mike Jurecki discuss all the ugliness from Sunday’s 30-12 loss at the Detroit Lions. It was easily the team’s worst performance of the season. There are a lot of questions and, unfortunately, not a whole lot of answers when looking back at Week 15.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ep. 512 - For the fifth straight year, the Cardinals and Lions will play in the regular season; though Sunday will mark the first time since 2017 the game is played in Detroit. Craig Grialou and Mike Jurecki breakdown the Week 15 contest, with Jurecki providing his three keys to victory. Once again, the Cardinals find themselves in a win-and-you’re-in scenario. Win and they clinch a playoff spot. Some good news for the Cardinals: both running backs James Conner and Chase Edmonds are expected to play. Conner hurt his ankle in the last game, while Edmonds has missed the past four-plus games with an ankle injury.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ep. 511 - The injury to DeAndre Hopkins is significant. That’s not debatable. Yet players, including A.J. Green, expressed confidence in the other wide receivers on the roster. Hopkins can’t be replaced, but someone will have to fill his role on the field. Craig Grialou and Mike Jurecki discuss the options. And, remember, this is not the first time the offense has been without its top playmaker at the position. Hopkins missed the entire month of November and the Cardinals went 2-1. Games without D-Hop begin again on Sunday against a Lions team that has struggled to score points this season.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ep. 510 - Now may be the perfect time for Chase Edmonds to return. That is if he’s healthy enough to return. Yes, James Conner has done a great job, but he’s been used a lot in Edmonds’ absence and may be wearing down—nothing that he would admit to, however. It’s just the Edmonds-Conner dynamic worked so well through the first half of the season. Craig Grialou and Mike Jurecki discuss why Edmonds is needed, and not just to keep Conner fresh. Also, the guys begin to breakdown the Week 15 matchup at the Detroit Lions.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ep. 509 - Penalties. Turnovers. Dropped passes. Missed tackles. There were just too many mistakes to overcome. In other words, the Cardinals did not play a “clean” game as Kliff Kingsbury explained postgame. Craig Grialou and Mike Jurecki dive into all the ugly details of the 30-23 loss to the Los Angeles Rams on Monday Night Football, the team’s second defeat in primetime and third straight loss at home overall; the latter of which is really concerning. With the loss, the Cardinals’ lead in the NFC West has been reduced to one game, and they dropped to the No. 3 seed in the NFC.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ep. 508 - It really is that simple. A win on Monday clinches a playoff spot. The Cardinals have not reached the postseason since 2015. Craig Grialou and Mike Jurecki discuss what it’s going to take to end the six-year drought. Jurecki has his three keys to victory. And it’s not just about the playoffs, though that’s certainly most important. A Cardinals win in primetime would also accomplish the following: a sweep of the regular-season series with the Rams, snap a two-game losing streak at home—playing better at home has been a point of emphasis all week—and show the rest of the nation they do belong in the Super Bowl conversation.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ep. 507 - It’s taken three seasons, but people are finally beginning to notice how well the Cardinals run the football. The numbers don’t lie. In fact, they’re quite impressive, especially considering all the very capable pass-catchers on the roster. The Cardinals had their best rushing performance of the season against the Rams in Week 4. The question is can they do it again? Or will the game plan include more of a passing attack? Craig Grialou and Mike Jurecki discuss the challenge of facing the Rams defense. The good news is the Cardinals are getting healthy at just the right time.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ep. 506 - Fourth in scoring. Fourth against the pass. Fourth in taking the football away. The Cardinals defense may not get the attention it deserves—at least compared to the offense—and that’s OK. They’re OK with that because the team is winning, and winning a lot because of their side of the ball. Craig Grialou and Mike Jurecki discuss the challenge ahead for Jordan Hicks and company: a rematch with Matthew Stafford, who quarterbacks the fifth-best scoring team in the league. Before that though, the guys shout-out Hicks for being selected NFC Defensive Player of the Week, the first such honor of his career.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ep. 505 - Seven games. Seven Wins. All by double figures. What the Cardinals have done on the road this season has never been done before in the history of the franchise, and only two times previously in the NFL. Craig Grialou and Mike Jurecki break down the 33-22 win in Chicago. Kyler Murray returned and accounted for four touchdowns. James Conner finished with 111 total yards and one touchdown. The defense forced four turnovers. Still, it wasn’t the most prettiest of victories but a victory nonetheless and, really, that’s all that matters.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ep. 504 - The first meeting between the Cardinals and Bears happened more than 100 years ago. By the way, the Cardinals won that game. Craig Grialou and Mike Jurecki break down the Week 13 matchup in Chicago. What’s the latest weather forecast? More importantly, what’s the latest on the availability of Kyler Murray and DeAndre Hopkins? Plus, Jurecki gives his three keys to victory. The Cardinals go for their 10th victory and seventh road win in seven road games to begin a season; the latter of which would be a first in franchise history.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ep. 503 - There is some question as to which Bears quarterback the Cardinals will face on Sunday. Will it be Andy Dalton? Or will it be Justin Fields, the rookie out of Ohio State? Players say they have no preference. The game plan will remain the same. Craig Grialou and Mike Jurecki, though, do have a preference. Also, Kyler Murray and DeAndre Hopkins were both on the practice field together for a second straight day, making it seem more likely the Cardinals will have their top two offensive playmakers on the field for the first time since Week 8.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ep. 502 - Passes were thrown. Catches were made. For the first time since Week 7, the Cardinals starting quarterback and No. 1 wide receiver were together on the practice field. Now what that means for their availability against the Chicago Bears, well, there is still a lot of time between now and then. Weather is expected to be a factor on Sunday. Craig Grialou and Mike Jurecki discuss how that may, or may not come into play. With James Conner and Eno Benjamin, the Cardinals are more than capable of leaning on the ground game this week.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ep. 501 - Six games are all that remain in the regular season. Three games at home. Three games on the road. Three games against teams with .500 or better records. Craig Grialou and Mike Jurecki return following the bye week and Thanksgiving break with an eye towards the playoffs. At 9-2 and 4-0 in the division, the Cardinals have put themselves in excellent position for a run to the postseason. Plus, there is good news. The team is getting healthier. Both Kyler Murray and DeAndre Hopkins are expected back soon. But are there any concerns? It’s time to get back to work.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ep. 500 - Once again, Colt McCoy showed the value of having an experienced backup quarterback. For the second time in three games, he was outstanding running an offense built around the starter. But with Kyler Murray sidelined by an ankle injury, McCoy stepped in and delivered. Big time. Craig Grialou and Mike Jurecki go over all the details from Sunday’s 23-13 win at Seattle, their fifth victory in seven visits to the Pacific Northwest. The Cardinals hit the bye week 9-2, including 4-0 in the division, and own the best record in football.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ep. 499 - Five times the Cardinals have played on the road and five times they’ve won. A victory on Sunday and the Cardinals would have wins in each of their first six road games in a season for just the second time in franchise history. It’s certainly possible given the Cardinals’ recent success in Seattle. Craig Grialou and Mike Jurecki break down the matchup, with Jurecki providing his three keys to victory. The Cardinals do not want to go into the bye week having lost two straight and three of their last four. First though, Kyler Murray’s status. Is this the week he returns?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ep. 498 - It’s taken until Week 11 for the Cardinals to see Russell Wilson. The question Craig Grialou and Mike Jurecki pose is which Russell Wilson will they see? Is it the Russell Wilson who had 40 pass attempts and two interceptions at Green Bay? Or will it be the Russell Wilson who had 10 touchdowns and one interception over his first five games before undergoing finger surgery? There is another question that Cardinals fans want to know: Will Kyler Murray play? It is looking more and more like he will.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ep. 497 - Seeing Kyler Murray on the practice field on Wednesday was a welcome sight. Now, it’s still early in the week, yet it’s hard not to be optimistic about his availability at Seattle. Craig Grialou and Mike Jurecki report on what they saw during the open portion of practice. Also, Murray’s absence against the Panthers may have done more for his MVP candidacy than if he had played. Finally, if Murray does return on Sunday, then he’s likely looking at a favorable matchup against a Seahawks defense that no longer has the ‘Legion of Boom’ aura.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ep. 496 - Well that was unexpected. No one had seen the Cardinals play like that in any of their previous nine games. So what happened? How do we explain a 34-10 home loss to the Carolina Panthers? Kliff Kingsbury said they got outcoached and outplayed. Hard to argue. Craig Grialou and Mike Jurecki dive a little deeper and point to two troubling trends—home performance and run defense—that need to be corrected. With that said, both also believe Week 10 was an anomaly. How the Cardinals respond to Sunday’s loss will determine whether that’s true.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ep. 495 - Kyler Murray was on the practice field on Friday, but officially he’s listed as questionable to play on Sunday against the Panthers. In other words, he’ll be a game-day decision. And like last week, if Murray can’t go, then Colt McCoy will get the start. The Panthers will start backup P.J. Walker after putting Sam Darnold on injured reserve with a shoulder injury. Craig Grialou and Mike Jurecki break down the matchup, with Jurecki providing his three keys to victory. Also, the guys set the table for what’s on tap for the rest of the NFC West and NFC in Week 10.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ep. 494 - Derrick Henry. Dalvin Cook. Aaron Jones. The list of top-tier running backs the Cardinals have faced this season will grow by one on Sunday. Add Christian McCaffrey, the do-everything back of the Carolina Panthers. He is the priority of the defense this week. Craig Grialou and Mike Jurecki discuss why McCaffrey is likely to be an even greater focal point on Sunday, and yes, it has everything to do with who the Panthers will start at quarterback. Also, the guys update who was and, more importantly, who wasn’t at practice on Thursday.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ep. 493 - In his own words, Kyler Murray has made “crazy strides” rehabbing his ankle. Now does that mean he’s playing this week? Maybe. And, then again, maybe not. Murray’s status will be closely watched for the second straight week. Craig Grialou and Mike Jurecki believe Murray should play if he is ready. The Cardinals defense is getting ready to face a backup quarterback for the second time in six games. P.J. Walker gets the start with Sam Darnold sidelined by a shoulder injury. Also, why wasn’t James Conner named NFC Offensive Player of the Week? Grialou isn’t happy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ep. 492 - No Kyler Murray. No DeAndre Hopkins. No A.J. Green. Plus three assistant coaches were unavailable, and yet the Cardinals still found a way to get the job done on Sunday in convincing fashion. Craig Grialou and Mike Jurecki break down the 31-17 win at San Francisco. Colt McCoy, James Conner and Christian Kirk made sure the offense didn’t miss a beat despite the number of missing starters. Defensively, it was another textbook gameplan by Vance Joseph as Markus Golden, Chandler Jones and Jordan Hicks each had excellent performances. In other words, there was a lot to like.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ep. 491 - For the first time this season, the Cardinals enter a game coming off a loss. So, how do they respond? Great question. Here’s another one: Will Kyler Murray and DeAndre Hopkins play? Another great question. Neither practiced this week and neither miss games. In fact, Murray has never missed a game. Craig Grialou and Mike Jurecki discuss all of that and more as they preview the matchup at the San Francisco 49ers. Jurecki gives his three keys to victory plus the X-factor. The Cardinals have not swept the season series with the Niners since 2018.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ep. 490 - That’s how Markus Golden described the 49ers offense, specifically its run game. He and the rest of his defensive teammates know exactly what to expect on Sunday, even more so with Jimmy Garoppolo at quarterback compared to Trey Lance, who started the last time these teams played. Craig Grialou and Mike Jurecki discuss how much different a Garoppolo-led offense will look. Speaking of quarterbacks, there is still no definitive word on the status of Kyler Murray. If he can’t go, then Colt McCoy “will be ready” according to Golden.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ep. 489 - This much we know: Kyler Murray did not practice on Wednesday. He spent that time rehabbing while Colt McCoy received all the first-team reps. What we still don’t know, and likely won’t until Sunday, is Murray’s availability against the 49ers. Keep in mind, Murray has never missed a game. Craig Grialou and Mike Jurecki discuss where things stand with the Cardinals franchise quarterback. Also, whether it’s Murray or McCoy, this week’s starting quarterback is going to face one of the better defensive fronts in football.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ep. 488 - Ok, so it’s not exactly the midway point of the season, but it’s close enough. Eight games and two months into the 2021 campaign, the Cardinals are in a good spot. In fact, they are in a very good spot. Things are tight, though, atop both the division and in the NFC overall. Craig Grialou and Mike Jurecki discuss what needs to happen for the second half of the season to be as good as the first half.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ep. 487 - Disappointment. Heartbreak. It was a painful way to lose, no question. Look, the Cardinals did not play a good game—on either side of the ball—on Thursday night, yet they put themselves in position to win at the end and came up short. Five yards short. Craig Grialou and Mike Jurecki dissect the 24-21 loss to the Green Bay Packers. Too many turnovers. Too many missed tackles. It was entertaining, however. And it’s been an entertaining season to date. Yes, the Cardinals are no longer undefeated, but they remain one of the better teams in the league.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ep. 486 - Better late than never, right? It’s Week 8, and only now are the Cardinals in the national spotlight. They host the Green Bay Packers on Thursday Night Football. The matchup certainly looks great on paper. Two teams with a combined record of 13-1. Craig Grialou and Mike Jurecki preview the biggest game of the week. Jurecki gives his three keys to victory plus the X-factor. The Cardinals have answered every challenge placed before them this season. Will that continue? Will they remain the league’s only undefeated team?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ep. 485 - The Cardinals did exactly what they were supposed to do on Sunday. They took care of business. They were the better team on paper, and they showed they were the better team on the field. Craig Grialou and Mike Jurecki discuss all the good from the 31-5 win over the Houston Texans. The offense got off to a slow start, yet still hit the 30-point mark for the sixth time in seven games. Meanwhile, the defense dominated. No time to celebrate, however. It’s a short week, with the league’s only undefeated team playing on Thursday Night Football.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ep. 484 - It will be different. It has to be. And J.J. Watt admitted as much. You don’t spend 10 and seven years with one franchise as Watt and DeAndre Hopkins did, respectively, and not feel something when that team is now your opponent. Welcome to Week 7, and welcome to town the Houston Texans. Craig Grialou and Mike Jurecki discuss the matchup—Jurecki gives his three keys to victory—and just who will be available on Sunday. It’s possible Chandler Jones returns, but what about Kliff Kingsbury? It’s been quite the week. The Cardinals, though, have no concerns about a trap game.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ep. 483 - The loss of Maxx Williams necessitated a move to reinforce the tight end room. But what kind of move? At 5-0, the Cardinals couldn’t just make any move. They needed to be aggressive. And they were. Craig Grialou and Mike Jurecki discuss the addition of Zach Ertz, his fit within in the offense and the message the trade sent to the locker room. Also, it is a Football Friday so the guys look ahead to the Week 6 matchup against the Cleveland Browns. Jurecki gives fans his three keys to victory along with the X-factor as the Cardinals try to remain undefeated.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ep. 482 - OK, so it’s not exactly Woody Hayes’ “three yards and a cloud of dust”, but the Cleveland Browns do run the football very, very well. In fact, no team runs the ball better. That is the challenge this week facing the Cardinals, who have struggled against the run this season. Craig Grialou and Mike Jurecki look at how the defense, the defensive line in particular, might handle the running back tandem of Nick Chubb and Kareem Hunt. And while Chandler Jones is not expected to play, there is hope Byron Murphy and Marco Wilson will return on Sunday.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ep. 481 - The Kyler Murray vs. Baker Mayfield rivalry gets renewed this week. They first met two years ago with Murray getting the better of his good friend and former Oklahoma Sooner teammate. Can Murray improve to 2-0 or will Mayfield draw even? Craig Grialou and Mike Jurecki discuss the No. 1 storyline heading into Sunday plus what awaits Murray and company with respects to the Cleveland Browns defense. First though, the guys react to the flurry of roster moves made ahead of Wednesday’s practice, including Maxx Williams being placed on injured reserve with a season-ending knee injury.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ep. 480 - Sometimes one side of the ball needs to pick up the other side and that’s exactly what happened on Sunday. The defense, behind not one, not two, not even three but four fourth-down stops, helped push the Cardinals past the San Francisco 49ers, 17-10. Craig Grialou and Mike Jurecki talked up Vance Joseph’s unit, one that was missing its two starting cornerbacks and still made life difficult for Trey Lance and company. At 5-0, the Cardinals remain the league’s only undefeated team.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ep. 479 - Beat the Rams. Check. Next, the 49ers. The Cardinals can turn the tables on the two teams that ultimately cost them a playoff spot last season, when they dropped back-to-back division games to end the year. The Cardinals can also maintain their position as the league’s only undefeated team. Craig Grialou and Mike Jurecki dive into the Week 5 matchup with Jurecki presenting his three keys to victory along with the X-factor. Sunday’s game is just the second home game of the season.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ep. 478 - As if preparing for one NFL quarterback isn’t already difficult enough, how about two? And the second is a rookie with very little film? That is the challenge ahead of the Cardinals this week. Will they see Jimmy Garoppolo or might it be Trey Lance? It’s the known vs. the unknown. More of a pocket-passer vs. a dual-threat. Craig Grialou and Mike Jurecki discuss both options. And if it is Lance, might the defense be more prepared given they face Kyler Murray in practice each week?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ep. 476 - No more do we have to hear the Cardinals are 0-8 against Sean McVay and the Los Angeles Rams. That’s now in the past. So let’s focus on the present and the future. Craig Grialou and Mike Jurecki discuss all the good from Sunday’s 37-20 win, from Kyler Murray and what looks to be an unstoppable offense to Vance Joseph shutting down Matthew Stafford and company. It’s another Victory Monday, which is never a bad thing.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.