Arizona Cardinals Podcasts

Ep. 684 - Without James Conner for at least the next four games, who do the Cardinals turn to at running back? Keaontay Ingram? Emari Demercado? Or, perhaps some combination of both? Craig Grialou and Dani Sureck give their two cents. Whichever direction the Cardinals go in - they also have Tony Jones Jr. on the active roster plus veterans Corey Clement and Damien Williams on the practice squad - the running game is key to the success of the offense. Other topics discussed included Hollywood Brown’s absence at practice on Wednesday; the lack of targets for Michael Wilson against the Bengals; and what might a secondary look like if Jalen Thompson is unable to play this week.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Cardinals have lost running back James Conner for the time being, and Paul Calvisi, Darren Urban and Dani Sureck address what that exactly means both emotionally and on the field for the team. But that’s not all – what might the Jalen Thompson injury mean to a secondary that struggled against Marco Wilson. Also up for discussion: Who fills Conner’s shoes, the decision to throw on their own goal-line, Gannon’s postgame emotion, what will happen with Marco Wilson, Kei’Trel Clark and Antonio Hamilton, dealing with the Rams and Cooper Kupp, Kwamie Lassiter II’s catch, Josh Dobbs’ clunker, and Dani’s cruel shoes.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Early Tuesday morning, reports began to surface that Cardinals top running back James Conner would miss multiple weeks with a knee injury. That's a big blow to an Arizona offense that has seen Conner get off to a good start in 2023. Craig Grialou, Paul Calvisi and Kyle Vanden Bosch talk about the impact a prolonged absence by Conner would have on the team. Plus, discussions about what went wrong against the Bengals, how Ja'Marr Chase was able to produce a career day, Joshua Dobbs' performance, turnovers and how the Cardinals can find success against the Rams in Los Angeles on Sunday.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ep. 683 - Of course, this had to be the week the Cincinnati Bengals offense figured things out. And boy did they ever. The Cardinals had no answer for wide receiver Ja’Marr Chase, who had himself a career day at the expense of the home team. Craig Grialou and Paul Calvisi discuss what happened on Sunday. The 34-20 loss was punctuated by a poor defensive performance - to which Jonathan Gannon took full responsibility - and an offense that turned the ball over way too many times and played much of the game minus James Conner which thrust rookie Emari Demercado into the spotlight. He performed well as did another rookie, defensive lineman Dante Stills, who earned Calvisi’s weekly Angry Bird Award.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Cardinals fell to 1-4 on Sunday with a 34-20 loss to the Cincinnati Bengals at State Farm Stadium. Dani Sureck, Jody Jackson and Zach Gershman break down what went wrong for the Arizona defense when dealing with a healthier Joe Burrow and a determined Ja'Marr Chase. The crew also discusses the play of QB Joshua Dobbs, how injuries to James Conner and Jalen Thompson impacted the game and what the Cardinals need to do to get back in the win column on the road against the Los Angeles Rams.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ep. 682 - To repeat the popular Bill Belichick response, the Cardinals are moving past the loss at the San Francisco 49ers, and they are now focused on the Bengals. It is a matchup of a pair of 1-3 teams seemingly heading in opposite directions in terms of the expectations each had going into the season. Craig Grialou and Zach Gershman breakdown the game here in Week 5. Also, they get the Cincinnati perspective. Geoff Hobson, senior writer for the Bengals, joins the show. By the way, Sunday’s game will feature the debut of the black alternate uniforms, which Jonathan Gannon is very much looking forward to. “It’ll look sweet,” he said.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ep. 632 - Rookie wide receiver Michael Wilson joined Paul Calvisi and Ron Wolfley to talk about his two-touchdown performance against the 49ers, growing in the offense with QB Joshua Dobbs, earning high praise from Cardinals legend Larry Fitzgerald and training with former NFL receiver T.J. Houshmandzadeh. Plus, Wilson recalls draft day as one of the best days of his life and explains why his Senior Bowl performance was so instrumental in helping him achieve his NFL dream.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ep. 70 - El equipo regresa a casa para recibir la visita de los Bengals. Luis Hernández y Rolando Cantú nos cuentan que deben hacer nuestros Cardinals para retomar el camino del triunfo. Cincinnati llega con marca de 1-3 y con muchas dudas en cuanto su accionar ofensivo. Es una gran oportunidad para nuestro equipo de defender el nido.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ep. 681 - On Wednesday, cornerback Garrett Williams and offensive lineman Dennis Daley were designated to return, meaning they could begin practicing, which they both did. That’s good news. Especially Williams, the team’s third-round pick last April. The Cardinals could use some help at the position. Craig Grialou and Dani Sureck discuss when Williams may be available to play, while at the same time they ask how much longer until Kyler Murray is designated to return. He’s eligible, but, obviously, he’s not ready. Not yet anyway. In Murray’s absence, Joshua Dobbs has stepped in, and he’s played good football. At times, some very good football.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ep 65 - Cardinals quarterback Joshua Dobbs joins Dave Pasch to talk about his journey from aerospace engineer major at the University of Tennessee to starting quarterback in the NFL. Dobbs details his duties from when he served as an intern at NASA and talks about his post-football goal of space travel. Dobbs also discusses QB play, working with offensive coordinator Drew Petzing, the emergence of rookies Michael Wilson and Paris Johnson and his own growth and success in the NFL.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Can a loss be a step in the right direction? Maybe. Does Paul Calvisi again refer to all the Purge movies? Yes. But Paul also leads Darren Urban and Dani Sureck in conversation about roster moves, the need for Budda Baker, the struggling Bengals and how to defend a gimpy Joe Burrow, Michael Wilson’s emergence, Paris Johnson at the quarter pole, the top five quotes in the locker room right now, defensive backs against Ja’Marr Chase, Josh Dobbs’ steps forward, and Paul’s need to meet Garrett Williams in person.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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

The Cardinals fell to 1-3 on the season on Sunday after a 35-16 loss to the powerful 49ers in Santa Clara. The final score does not indicate the effort and fight Arizona used to compete against San Francisco's loaded roster. Dani Sureck, Jody Jackson and Zach Gershman point out what went wrong for the Big Red and how Christian McCaffrey was able to score four touchdowns. Plus, there were a number of positives that came out of the game like rookie Michael Wilson's two-touchdown performance, a big day for Hollywood Brown and the continued solid play by Joshua Dobbs.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ep. 680 - Give the Cardinals credit. Down 18 in the first half, the team pulled to within one score late in the third quarter. The 49ers, though, just had too much talent on the field and pulled away for a 35-16 win in San Francisco. Craig Grialou and Paul Calvisi look back at Sunday’s game; how encouraged both are despite the outcome and a defense missing so many players. At 1-3, the Cardinals appear headed in the right direction, and that is no more evident than the early performances by rookie wide receiver Michael Wilson, who earned Calvisi’s weekly Angry Bird Award. Also discussed, Zach Ertz’s targets; Ezekiel Turner’s first start of the season; and why players are looking forward to the rematch against the 49ers in December.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ep. 679 - For the second week in a row, the Cardinals face an undefeated opponent. Can they, for the second week in a row, put a dent in that opponent’s record? It won’t be easy, and maybe more difficult than last week’s assignment. Craig Grialou and Zach Gershman preview Sunday’s game against the 49ers. Also, they get the San Francisco perspective. Lindsey Pallares, team reporter for the 49ers, joins the show. First though, there are injury concerns at wide receiver and once again at defensive line. Will Hollywood Brown play? He hurt his thumb during practice on Thursday. Jonathan Ledbetter won’t play, marking the third straight game a defensive lineman has been ruled out. What are the Cardinals’ options at both positions?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ep. 631 - Wide receiver Rondale Moore scored a 45-yard touchdown during the Cardinals 28-16 victory over the Cowboys last Sunday. He did so out of the backfield. Could we see more of Rondale at running back? Moore joined Paul Calvisi and Ron Wolfley to discuss his versatility, the execution on offense, a new culture being established by GM Monti Ossenfort and head coach Jonathan Gannon and the upcoming battle with the talented San Francisco 49ers in Santa Clara.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ep. 69 - Luego del triunfo ante Dallas existe confianza en el nido. La ofensiva muestra muchas cosas interesantes pero sobretodo el juego terrestre ha brillado. Luis Hernández y Rolando Cantú nos cuentan que deben hacer nuestros Cardinals para para pegarle un susto a los 49ers en su casa. Es el primer juego divisional del 2023 y esos siempre son unos duelazos…Vamos por buen camino.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ep. 678 - Each of the Cardinals’ first four opponents are teams the Philadelphia Eagles played last season. What does that matter? Well, head coach Jonathan Gannon and defensive coordinator Nick Rallis were both with the Eagles in 2022. So, too, was linebacker Kyzir White. That’s big, especially going into this week’s matchup at San Francisco, one of the three remaining undefeated teams. Craig Grialou and Dani Sureck look ahead to what White and the Cardinals defense is up against. Also discussed, the national talk surrounding the Cardinals; cornerback play by both Marco Wilson and Kei’Trel Clark; and when is it realistic to see Kyler Murray, Myjai Sanders and/or Garrett Williams in a game.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We know how Paul Calvisi thinks about alien life, and he’s wondering how the passtronaut Joshua Dobbs might on the subject. Dobbs is definitely thinking about the uptick in his team after beating the Cowboys, and the QB’s solid play is only one of the subjects Calvisi, Darren Urban and Dani Sureck get to this week. Also discussed in the episode: The athletes who never get a chance, Jonathan Gannon’s muted reaction to win No. 1, Monti Ossenfort’s not-so-muted reaction to win No. 1, the Cardinals’ impressive DVOA, Rondale Moore as running back; the blossoming of Kyzir White, taking on the 49ers, Matt Prater’s ageless leg, and Paul’s inability to get out of the way.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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