Arizona Cardinals Podcasts

EP. 81 - Es el último partido de la temporada regular y el equipo llega muy mootivado luego de vencer a Philadelphia con una gran demostración. Luis Hernández y Rolando Cantú consideran que eso será suficiente para vencer a los Seahawks que todavía quieren un boleto para los playoffs de la NFL. Además la lesion de D.J. Humphries pudiera ser clave para la manera de seleccionar en el siguiente NFL Draft. Hay quer cerrar con orgullo la temporada regular.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ep. 717 - Very unfortunate news on Wednesday. Starting left tackle - and the longest-tenured Cardinals player - D.J. Humphries will miss the season finale on Sunday, and he will likely miss a good chunk of the start of next season due to torn ACL. Craig Grialou and Dani Sureck discuss what that means moving forward for the offensive line, a position that has been a pleasant surprise this season. Other pleasant surprises this season: running back Michael Carter and wide receiver Greg Dortch. Both, it appears, have solidified their roster spots in 2024. And maybe it didn’t need to be said, but Jonathan Gannon said it anyway. Kyler Murray is his franchise quarterback, answering the biggest question going into the season.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It was a grand trip to Philly, where the Cardinals toppled the Eagles and then Dani Sureck dueled QB Kyler Murray in a couple of word games on the flight home. Dani, Paul Calvisi and Darren Urban didn’t bring any cheesesteaks back, but they did bring some stories and analysis on how Jonathan Gannon returned to his old stomping grounds and out-coached his old peers, how the Cardinals were the more physical team again, the genius of the onside kick that didn’t work/still worked, Kyler’s huge game, the comeback of Michael Wilson, James Conner’s dominance, Greg Dortch making plays and how winning trumps draft status.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 winning culture.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ep. 716 - No question it was the best win of the season. And for head coach Jonathan Gannon, it had to have been the most satisfying win of the season. Craig Grialou and Paul Calvisi look back at Sunday’s come-from-behind 35-31 victory at the Philadelphia Eagles. So many contributors - Gannon does like to say “it takes all 11 on the field.” Kyler Murray played his best game of the season; James Conner highlighted a rushing attack that totaled better than 200 yards - shout-out to the offensive line and center Hjalte Froholdt who earned Calvisi’s Angry Bird Award for the week - there was production from the wide receiver position; and let’s not forget about the defense, which started its 16th different lineup in as many games. Not a bad way to begin 2024.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Cardinals used a ball-control offense and an outstanding performance by Kyler Murray to earn a 35-31 upset victory over the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday at Lincoln Financial Field. Dani Sureck, Jody Jackson and Zach Gershman discuss several keys to victory including how the Cardinals used extended scoring drives to dominate the time of possession battle. Plus, James Conner and the Cardinals run game dominated all day to help head coach Jonathan Gannon earn the win against his former team.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ep. 715 - When the schedule was released in May, this was among the more anticipated matchups. And it had nothing to do with the players themselves. No, it had everything to do with the two head coaches and the location. On Sunday in Philadelphia, head coach Jonathan Gannon faces good friend and the man he worked under for two years with the Eagles as defensive coordinator, Nick Sirianni, in the city whose fanbase still harbors resentment about Gannon’s departure. It should be a fun one in Week 17. Craig Grialou and Zach Gershman look ahead to the game, which will see Kyler Murray play quarterback despite an illness earlier in the week. Plus, the guys get the Philadelphia perspective. Dave Spadaro, team reporter for the Eagles, joins the show.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ep 644 - Hjalte Froholdt joined Paul Calvisi and Ron Wolfley to discuss leading the offensive line from the center position, clearing the way for James Conner in the run game and building a relationship with Kyler Murray both on and off the field. Plus, Froholdt talks about growing up in Denmark, Viking culture, switching from defense to offense at Arkansas, lifting weights in his garage, his favorite cheat meal and much more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

EP. 80 - Feliz Año Nuevo! Los Cardenales ante las Águilas en este cierre del 2023. Será un partido de muchas historias como el regreso de Jonathan Gannon a Philly y Kyler Murray enfrentando a Jalen Hurts. Quién volará más alto? Los aficionados de Philadelphia son conocidos por ser muy apasionados y entregados a sus colores...esto pudiera ser clave en el resultado del partido. Un Philly cheestake será algo que no debemos perdernos en la visita a esta ciudad de la Costa Ejste?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ep. 714 - The Cardinals haven’t faced a ton of dual-threat quarterbacks this season. Lamar Jackson comes to mind back in Week 8. But here the Cardinals are, for the second straight week, preparing to face a quarterback who is as good with his arm as he is with his legs. Craig Grialou and Dani Sureck discuss what to expect from Jalen Hurts and what the Cardinals defense may have learned from just playing Justin Fields. A different challenge, yes; yet the goal is the same: keep the quarterback in the pocket, something they did not do last week. Also, the latest from practice. No Kyler Murray or Hollywood Brown, but there was a Leki Fotu sighting as he has been designated to return from injured reserve.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With Christmas behind them, Paul Calvisi, Darren Urban and Dani Sureck dig into the post-Bears loss leftovers and the New Year’s festivities to come in Philadelphia - where Jonathan Gannon last coached. The trio discuss the emotions at the start of the Chicago game, the consistent inconsistency of the offense and trying to get the wide receivers going, the inability to slow the Bears rush game or contain Justin Fields, the release of cornerback Marco Wilson and the message that might come out of it, the need at edge rusher, and what knowing the Eagles might help with for Gannon and the Cardinals.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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, a slow start on offense and the inability to sustain drives. Plus, Craig and Dani praise Greg Dortch who made some big plays on both special teams and at the wide receiver position on Sunday.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Cardinals found themselves trailing the Bears 21-0 midway through the second quarter at Soldier Field on Sunday. That deficit proved too much to overcome as Arizona fell to Chicago 27-16. Dani Sureck, Jody Jackson and Zach Gershman talk about the slow start on offense and the inability to stop the Bears ground game. Plus, discussions on the thin defensive line, Greg Dortch providing a spark on both special teams and offense and the Cardinals fighting back to make the game interesting in the fourth quarter.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ep. 713 - And here’s hoping the Cardinals deliver what every fan wants: a win. The Cardinals will be spending Christmas Eve day in Chicago, the first of back-to-back road games to close out the calendar year. Craig Grialou and Zach Gershman discuss the matchup. Who is and who isn’t available? Plus, the guys get the Chicago perspective. Kevin Fishbain, Bears beat writer for The Athletic, joins the show. The Bears have the No. 1 run defense, and we know what happened the last time the Cardinals faced the league’s best against the run; they ran for a season-high 234 yards. The key, though, may be Trey McBride. He’s on every team’s radar now coming off a second 100-receiving yard game.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ep. 643 - Cardinals running back Emari Demercado joined Paul Calvisi and Ron Wolfley at Trophy in Chandler to discuss his rookie year, playing a big role on third downs, pass protecting against great edge rushers like Nick Bosa and Montez Sweat, what worked on his 49-yard touchdown run against San Francisco, why academics were always important to him while growing up, the lessons learned from James Conner and the upcoming game against the Chicago Bears on Sunday at Soldier Field.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

EP. 79 - El equipo está listo para enfrentar a los Bears. Cúales son las claves para salir de la "ciudad de los vientos" con un triunfo? Luis Hernández y Rolando Cantú nos dicen como debe jugar el equipo para reencontrarse con el triunfo. Estamos a unos días de la Navidad y esta es una edición más de La Tacledada Cardinals. Todos los jugadores están concentrados para que no se pierda el enfoque en Chicago.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ep. 712 - The number is zero. As in zero sacks over the past three weeks. And it’s not just about the sacks. The Cardinals aren’t doing enough to affect the quarterback, and the defense has suffered as a result. The solution? Find what the Chicago Bears, this week’s opponent, found with the acquisition of Montez Sweat. He has almost single-handily turned around that defense. Craig Grialou and Dani Sureck go over some of the numbers. Plus, there is news - and not good news - in the tight end room; how do the Cardinals get more production out of their wide receivers; and why Sureck is keeping her fingers crossed the weather stays rain-free on Sunday.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As the Cardinals head to Chicago - and Dani Sureck pulls out her very excellent winter coat - Paul Calvisi leads the discussion with Dani and Darren Urban on all things Cardinals as Christmas nears. No, Darren can’t wrap presents but he can chime in on the powerful Cardinals run game against a good Bears defense, the absence of a pass rush of late by the Cards, Trey McBride’s continuous breakout season, Kyler taking accountability, the wide receiver conundrum, the Niners dominating the division, and Pro Bowl Matt Prater (OK, he’s not in the Pro Bowl yet, but he deserves it.)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 Week 15 loss to San Francisco, the recent lack of production from the wide receiver group, Trey McBride making a name for himself and the upcoming matchup with the Bears at Soldier Field in Chicago.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ep. 71 - Cardinals tight end Trey McBride joins Dave Pasch to talk about his record-setting season and when everything started to click for him both on the field and inside the meeting room. McBride, who is rapidly becoming a Pro Bowl caliber player, also discusses his relationship with Kyler Murray, which players he admired while growing up, recently visiting Disneyland for the first time, consulting Pinterest for recipes and hosting camps for young athletes in his home state of Colorado.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.