Cardinals Cover 2

Ep. 374 - If the Cardinals win out, they’ll make the playoffs. However, ask coaches and players about the postseason and their response is pretty similar: they want to be 1-0 this week. This week is all about beating the Philadelphia Eagles. Craig Grialou and Mike Jurecki discuss the Week 15 matchup with Jurecki giving his three keys for a victory plus the ‘X’ factor. Also, for the second straight week, Mike Nugent will do the kicking in place of an injured Zane Gonzalez.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ep. 373 - Six weeks ago in his second career start and first start on the road, Dolphins QB Tua Tagovailoa beat the Cardinals at State Farm Stadium. This Sunday, Jalen Hurts makes his second career and first start on the road. To avoid history repeating itself at State Farm Stadium, perhaps the defense needs to look back at that Week 8 game against Miami. Also, Craig Grialou and Mike Jurecki point out why it’s too early to worry about the number of players listed on the injury report.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ep. 372 - It was far from perfect but it was a step in the right direction. The offense—compared to the previous three weeks—was much improved against the New York Giants. Now another step is needed. Craig Grialou and Mike Jurecki discuss what’s ahead when facing the Eagles. Plus, for the fifth time this season, the Cardinals had a player named NFC Player of the Week. No hint needed for this week's honoree.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ep. 371 - No Cardinals player has scored more touchdowns in the past two weeks than Dan Arnold. He’s become a go-to option—outside of DeAndre Hopkins—for Kyler Murray. The Murray/Arnold on-field connection first sparked late last season. Craig Grialou and Mike Jurecki discuss how Arnold’s production might impact the rest of the wide receivers, specifically Andy Isabella and KeeSean Johnson. Also, the guys update the playoff picture heading into Week 15.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ep. 370 - Several players shined in Sunday’s 26-7 win at New York. The biggest star, though, was Haason Reddick, who set a single-game franchise record with five sacks plus three forced fumbles. His play highlighted an overall dominating performance by the defense. Also, Craig Grialou and Mike Jurecki discuss some of the subtle adjustments by the offense that led to a huge improvement over the previous three games.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ep. 369 - It may not technically be a must-win, but it's a win that is needed as the Cardinals look to end a three-game losing streak, jump back into the playoff picture and quiet a lot of the outside noise. Mike Jurecki gives his three keys for a victory plus the ‘X’ factor in this Week 14 matchup at the New York Giants. But first, Jurecki and Craig Grialou detail a rather lengthy Friday injury report.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 the defense might attack Daniel Jones and the Giants.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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/listener for privacy information.

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 chances heading into Week 14.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 privacy information.

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/listener for privacy information.

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. Humphries is more than deserving of Pro Bowl consideration this season.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 guys have the latest on the series of roster moves made by the team on Wednesday.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 picture.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 another late-game kick?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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’ factor in this Week 12 matchup.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 team. First though, how did Kyler Murray look in practice? Jurecki has the answer.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 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 if they can just get off to better starts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 to Seahawks points.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 Peters and what his loss means both on and off the field.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 get another crack at Wilson on Thursday Night Football.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ep. 352 - Whichever tag you want use to label the 43-yard game-winning play, the end result is a Cardinals victory. It's their sixth win of the season and it puts them in first place in the NFC West. Craig Grialou and Mike Jurecki dissect the final offensive snap from the perspective of both Kyler Murray and DeAndre Hopkins. Also, with a game on Thursday, we bring you the latest injury news, specifically regarding the potential loss of Corey Peters.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ep. 351 - Coming off a loss last week, the Cardinals have said all the right things ahead of their game with the Bills. But they know actions speak louder than words. It should be a fun matchup, featuring two MVP candidates in quarterbacks Kyler Murray and Josh Allen. Mike Jurecki reveals his three keys for a victory and the ‘X’ factor in the matchup. First, though, Jurecki and Craig Grialou discuss what was a lengthy final injury report that included three starters ruled out.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ep. 350 - The second half of the season begins Sunday and according to Patrick Peterson “this is the part of the season where you start to separate the contenders and the pretenders and we want to be a contender.” It’s mid-November and the Cardinals are playing meaningful football games, starting with the Buffalo Bills. Craig Grialou and Mike Jurecki examine how Vance Joseph might try to slow down this Bills team led by Josh Allen.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ep. 349 - First, Devon Kennard and Byron Murphy were activated from the Reserve/COVID-19 list. Then, Dre Kirkpatrick practiced on a limited basis on Wednesday. Each of those three starters missed last week’s game against the Dolphins. Craig Grialou and Mike Jurecki discuss why their returns are important, especially now. The Buffalo Bills have one of the better quarterback-wide receiver duos in Josh Allen and Stefon Diggs.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ep. 348 - Through the season’s first eight games, Kyler Murray has accomplished things with the football never seen before in the NFL. And he’s only getting better. Craig Grialou and Mike Jurecki break down the history-making numbers, both team and league. Also, Christian Kirk continues to make strides here in his third season and the guys discuss how the rest of the NFC West fared in Week 9.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ep. 347 - It’s a game the Cardinals may look back at and point to, especially if they don’t make the playoffs. The 34-31 home loss to the Dolphins was a missed opportunity. Craig Grialou and Mike Jurecki share their opinions on what many fans are discussing on this over-reaction Monday: the decision to attempt a game-tying field goal on 4th-and-1 with two minutes left. Plus, the guys discuss Chase Edmonds’ first start and how the defense performed given its depleted secondary.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ep. 346 - Coaches and players have talked all week about how important it is for them to be ready to play coming off the bye. That was not necessarily the case a year ago. Also, we’ve seen the Cardinals often play up or down to the level of their opponent. Craig Grialou and Mike Jurecki break down the game against the Dolphins including Jurecki’s three keys for a victory and the ‘X’ factor in the matchup.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ep. 345 - First, Patrick Peterson announced his plan for how much longer he would like to play. Then, Larry Fitzgerald detailed an unplanned bye week. And finally, Vance Joseph talked about having a "great plan at corner" with Dre Kirkpatrick banged up and Byron Murphy unavailable this week. Craig Grialou and Mike Jurecki tried to make sense of it all ahead of the Cardinals' planned home game against the Dolphins.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ep. 344 - They have gone head-to-head once on the field and once off the field in college. Tua Tagovailoa got the better of Kyler Murray in the Orange Bowl/CFP Semifinal, while it was Murray who won the Heisman Trophy. Two years later, the young quarterbacks meet for the first time in the NFL. Craig Grialou and Mike Jurecki discuss the week’s biggest storyline plus why the acquisition of linebacker Markus Golden is so important.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ep. 343 - Over the past week, the Cardinals have talked about the need to stay focused and not be satisfied with what was accomplished through the season’s first seven games. Easier said than done especially in the face of COVID-19. Craig Grialou and Mike Jurecki have the latest—the good and the bad—as the team returned to the practice field on Monday. Also, with Week 8 behind them, where do the Cardinals now find themselves within the NFC West?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ep. 342 - Seven games into the season and the Cardinals are in second place in the toughest division in all of football. Here at the bye week, Craig Grialou and Mike Jurecki examine what has gone right and what areas the team needs to improve upon if they hope to be playing meaningful football in November and December. And for what it’s worth, the second half of the schedule includes four games against the NFC West.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ep. 341 - Halfway into his second season in the league, Kyler Murray is trending in the direction everyone predicted, and that’s up. His numbers compare favorably with his peers but it’s his decision-making that’s been most impressive, according to Craig Grialou and Mike Jurecki. Also, the guys have the answer—thanks to Vance Joseph—for the defense’s turnaround in the second half against the Seahawks on Sunday Night Football.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ep. 340 - It’s been a very productive two-game stretch for Budda Baker; first on Monday Night Football and then on Sunday Night Football. Baker certainly enjoys the national stage. Craig Grialou and Mike Jurecki discuss the impact Baker has made so far this season. Also, the trade deadline is one week away. What, if anything, might the Cardinals do? Finally, the guys take a look at how the rest of the NFC West fared in Week 7.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ep. 339 - So many players made an impact in the Sunday Night Football win over the Seahawks that the four game balls handed out after the game didn’t seem like enough. Leave it to Craig Grialou and Mike Jurecki to help spread the wealth, or at least the recognition. The guys talk up the efforts of Chase Edmonds, Patrick Peterson and Tanner Vallejo in what was easily the best win of the season.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ep. 338 - It's always interesting when the Cardinals and Seahawks play, and this week’s meeting on Sunday Night Football figures to add another entertaining chapter in the rivalry. Craig Grialou and Mike Jurecki break it all down including Jurecki’s three keys for a victory and the ‘X’ factor in the matchup. Also, real-time reaction to the late-breaking news of the team’s acquisition of Markus Golden.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ep. 337 - Six games into the season and it's clear that the defense is much improved from 2019. Credit Vance Joseph and the coaching staff as well as the personnel. Playing in the same scheme for a second straight year has paid dividends for a number of players including linebacker Haason Reddick. Plus, Craig Grialou and Mike Jurecki begin to look at the upcoming Sunday Night Football battle with Russell Wilson and the Seattle Seahawks.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ep. 336 - Like every good son, Kenyan Drake knows to listen to his mom. According to Drake, it was his mom who helped point him back in a northerly direction. Craig Grialou and Mike Jurecki—once Jurecki silenced his cell phone—discuss how well the Cardinals are running the football this season. The guys also talk about Byron Murphy's improvement at cornerback and how the rest of the NFC West fared in Week 6.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ep. 335 - It was perhaps the biggest win of the season. Certainly the most satisfying. The Cardinals’ victory over the Dallas Cowboys on Monday Night Football exceeded all expectations, especially defensively. Craig Grialou and Mike Jurecki highlight several of the top performers, beginning with Budda Baker. Plus, the team showed the nation they don’t need Kyler Murray to be successful for the offense to be successful.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ep. 334 - It’s the eighth time the Cardinals and Dallas Cowboys will meet on Monday Night Football. The first, though, with Kyler Murray at quarterback. His return to Texas has been discussed at length ahead of the Week 6 game. Also, Craig Grialou and Mike Jurecki have more on the history between the former NFC East rivals plus Jurecki reveals his three keys for a victory and the ‘X’ factor in the matchup.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ep. 333 - The scoreboard operator at AT&T Stadium is expected to get quite a workout during Monday Night Football. Points will be scored. A lot of them. Craig Grialou and Mike Jurecki discuss what the Cardinals defense might expect from an Andy Dalton-led offense. Patrick Peterson said they’ll have their “hands full” trying to stop the league’s third-ranked scoring team. Also, the latest on the newest addition to the roster, linebacker Isaiah Irving.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ep. 332 - They say “everything is bigger in Texas” and no high school quarterback had bigger success than Kyler Murray, who won three consecutive state championships and never lost in 43 games. On Wednesday, Murray acknowledged his return to play the Dallas Cowboys on Monday Night Football is a big deal. Also a big deal is losing Chandler Jones for the season. Craig Grialou and Mike Jurecki tackle both topics as Week 6 approaches.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After missing a game due to thumb surgery, safety Budda Baker returned against the Jets to register a sack to go along with a team-high 10 tackles. Craig Grialou and Mike Jurecki talk about how the Cardinals defense benefits when Baker is in the lineup. Plus, good things tend to happen when Chase Edmonds has the ball. What will it mean for the offense if Edmonds gets more touches? Finally, the guys take a look at the NFC West and how the Cardinals division rivals fared in Week 5.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ep. 330 – Despite nearly 500 total yards and a season-high tying 30 points, it was just “an up-and-down performance” offensively at New York, according to Kliff Kingsbury. On this Victory Monday, Craig Grialou and Mike Jurecki discuss whether Week 5 becomes the week the offense began to turn the corner. Plus, if Chandler Jones is sidelined for an extended period of time, how might the defense react to his absence?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ep. 329 - New York. There is no greater stage in the world. It brings out the best in performers, and the Cardinals need their best to start playing their best. General manager Steve Keim made that perfectly clear on Friday. Craig Grialou and Mike Jurecki preview the Week 5 game against the Jets, including Jurecki’s three keys for a victory and the ‘X’ factor in the matchup.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ep. 328 - According to Larry Fitzgerald, the Cardinals matchup at the New York Jets is must-win game. But not because the Jets are winless. Craig Grialou and Mike Jurecki explain why the Cardinals cannot afford an extended losing streak this early in the season. Also, the guys discuss the one major issue troubling the secondary and what a Jets offense led by Joe Flacco might look like on Sunday.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ep. 327 - Following back-to-back losses, the Cardinals know their effort and energy needs to be much better on Sunday, and that starts at practice. Knowing Budda Baker is expected to return this week should help. “That dude is everything you see and more,” fellow safety Charles Washington said. Craig Grialou and Mike Jurecki also discuss the coaching connection between Kliff Kingsbury and Adam Gase plus what the Arizona offense will face in a Jets defense led by Gregg Williams.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ep. 326 - What’s worked and what needs work? Craig Grialou and Mike Jurecki take a big picture view of the season’s first four games. The offense seems to have hit a roadblock and the defense, while improved, needs better performances from its five-star players. Plus, the guys discuss how the rest of the NFC West—the only division with every team at or above .500—fared in Week 4.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ep. 325 - Four games into the season and the offense has yet to get on track. It lacks consistency and it lacks rhythm. That certainly was not the expectation for Kliff Kingsbury, Kyler Murray and company. “We’re still a work in progress,” Kingsbury said on Monday. Craig Grialou and Mike Jurecki discuss the offensive struggles and what went wrong for the Cardinals' defense during the loss to the Carolina Panthers.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.