Arizona Cardinals Red Sea Report Radio Show

The Cardinals literally, and figuratively, brought the heat from the Desert to the Bay Area in what was one of the hottest football games played in the month of October. Craig Grialou, Paul Calvisi and Kyle Vanden Bosch break down a thrilling 24-23 Cardinals victory over the San Francisco 49ers in Santa Clara. The defense pitched another second-half shutout which was fueled by forcing three turnovers; the running game propelled the offense, early with Kyler Murray's long TD run and late when the offense leaned on James Conner; Marvin Harrison Jr. made a huge catch on fourth down in the fourth quarter; and oh yeah, the Cardinals got a clutch field goal from recently signed kicker Chad Ryland, who was sitting on his couch a week ago. Plus, the guys preview what's in store for Arizona in Week 6 as the team makes a trip to historic Lambeau Field to take on the Green Bay Packers.

"We can't look like that." Those were the words of head coach Jonathan Gannon after the Cardinals dropped their Week 4 matchup with the Washington Commanders by the score of 42-14. Craig Grialou, Paul Calvisi and Kyle Vanden Bosch look back at what happened on Sunday. The offense started strong again but struggled as the game progressed; the defense couldn't stop Kliff Kingsbury's offense led by rookie quarterback Jayden Daniels. So, how do the Cardinals get back on track and back into the win column? That task only gets tougher as the team prepares for a big NFC West showdown with the San Francisco 49ers on the road in Week 5.

The Cardinals dropped a tough home game to the Detroit Lions on Sunday and now must shift their focus to the Washington Commanders who visit State Farm Stadium in Week 4. Craig Grialou, Paul Calvisi and Rob Fredrickson discuss the Lions aftermath, how the offense can jump start a run game that had little production against Detroit, the strong second half by the Cardinals defense and the physical toll the game took on both teams. Plus, a look ahead to the Commanders team that saw a great offensive performance from rookie QB Jayden Daniels on Monday night against the Bengals.

For the first time in the Sean McVay era, and first time since 2014, the Cardinals defeated the Los Angeles Rams at State Farm Stadium and they did it in dominating fashion. Craig Grialou, Paul Calvisi and Kyle Vanden Bosch discuss what went right in the Cardinals' 41-10 victory over the Rams. On the offensive side of the ball, Kyler Murray was near perfect; Marvin Harrison Jr. was unleashed; plus James Conner led a ground attack that ran all over the Aaron Donald-less Rams defense On the other side of the ball, Dennis Gardeck's three sacks led the way as the Cardinals defense was able to shut down Matthew Stafford and the Rams offense. Next up is another test in Week 3 as Arizona hosts the Detroit Lions.

It was a good start. Now, if the Cardinals can work on the finish. Craig Grialou, Rob Fredrickson, and Paul Calvisi look back at Sunday's loss at the Buffalo Bills. The Cardinals looked great in the first half, scoring on their first three possessions. But then the second half happened. The opportunities were there, especially late in the fourth quarter. There were not enough opportunities for Marvin Harrison Jr. And then defensively, the opportunities were not taken advantage of in terms of slowing down quarterback Josh Allen. The Cardinals will look to learn from Week 1 as they prepare to host the Los Angeles Rams at State Farm Stadium for their home opener.

After months of anticipation, the NFL season has finally arrived. The Cardinals are preparing for their Sunday matchup with the Buffalo Bills in Orchard Park, New York. Craig Grialou, Paul Calvisi and Kyle Vanden Bosch get you ready for the game with conversations about the 2024 captains, QB Kyler Murray's career trajectory, the danger in facing Bills QB Josh Allen, the atmosphere at Highmark Stadium and much more.

On Tuesday, NFL rosters must be trimmed to 53 players. That 53-man roster is often tweaked and adjusted a few times before heading into Week 1. Craig Grialou, Paul Calvisi and Rob Fredrickson discuss what has officially happened and what reportedly has happened regarding the Cardinals roster. Plus, discussions about the Cardinals front seven, the wide receiver group and the potential for waiver claims to be made as the market is flooded with players cut from the other 31 NFL teams.

One of the big storylines heading into the 2024 season is how the Cardinals might generate a pass rush. After BJ Ojulari went down with a season-ending knee injury during training camp, rookie Xavier Thomas has received more reps than expected and the results are positive. Craig Grialou, Paul Calvisi and three-time Pro Bowl defensive end Kyle Vanden Bosch discuss the upside of Thomas and the Cardinals pass rushers. Plus, the fierce battle behind running back James Conner, a review of the joint practices and preseason game with the Colts and much more.

Training Camp is officially in the rearview mirror and the Preseason is here. The Cardinals had their first matchup of the Preseason against the New Orleans Saints, a game in which Arizona would lose by a final score of 16-14 on a Saints field goal in the final seconds. Craig Grialou and Rob Fredrickson break down what they saw on Saturday night including: Darius Robinson's disruptive NFL debut, Xavier Thomas' ability to generate pressure off the edge and the ongoing battle for the backup QB spot between Desmond Ridder and Clayton Tune. The guys also discuss what rookie wide receiver Marvin Harrison Jr. could learn even though he played just three snaps and didn't touch the ball. Plus a preview of the joint practices this week between the Cardinals and the Indianapolis Colts.