Cardinals Underground

Hold on one second - Craig Grialou, Darren Urban and Dani Sureck are back from the long weekend as the Cardinals get ready for their season opener against the Chargers. The trio discuss the nuance of Michael Wilson’s contract extension, if there might be any other Cardinals who might have an extension on the horizon, what the fantasy might be with Trey McBride (and others), Seeking Love (and others) when it comes to a needed run game, the first game for Josh Sweat, the return of Wise Guy, numbers that *might* make you feel better, Jacoby Brissett as captain, Getting Cultured, NFL season kicks off with NFC West, dueling Australia travel methods, and Dani’s last word. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As Darren Urban and Dani Sureck return from Green Bay, Craig Grialou is thrilled to have them back as preseason purgatory week leads into next week’s regular season. Our trio discuss how Josh Sweat is practicing and on the path Mike LaFleur has promised all along, expectations for Walter Nolen III and his heartbeat status, a look at the defensive cuts including Sean Murphy-Bunting and BJ Ojulari, they go to the mailbag to talk Darius Robinson, Getting Cultured at wide deceiver, the hope for Love, a full wideout room, farewell to the Pro Bowl, and Dani’s memorable last word. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Live from Green Bay! Darren Urban and Dani Sureck are boots on the ground in Packer-land for the Cardinals’ joint practice, and loop in Craig Grialou with all of the details. Our trio talk about bike rides, a ban on cussing, a Melton opening of the practice, an emotional practice for the Cardinals (and yes, perhaps a “win,”), updates on Carson Beck, Isaiah Adams and James Conner, Josh Sweat’s return, a solemn Getting Cultured, what’s left for the team in their preseason finale, and an offense that again impresses, even if it’s just practice. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The gang has come back to Tempe (for now) as training camp continues, although next week’s joint practice with the Packers in Green Bay means the pod will be on the road soon enough. Nevertheless, we will be where our feet are, and Craig Grialou, Darren Urban and Dani Sureck will talk about Mike LaFleur dealing with the heat, the logistics of more joint practices in the future, Jeremiyah Love’s ankle and those 14 preseason snaps, Darren’s “lost” driver’s license, the reverse s***show of an offense, some culture from Dani, MHJ’s smiles, everyone’s confidence, losing Chase Bisontis, and Dani’s struggle with her last word. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As the Cardinals come to the end of camp out at State Farm Stadium, Craig Grialou is still smarting from a throwaway Darren Urban comment, but he rises from the grave to join Darren and Dani Sureck to chat about Carson Beck’s debut and his no-look practice pass, the fun of getting mail, the starters playing in Vegas against the Raiders, Jeremiyah Love’s first game coming, Chase Bisontis early return, a time to get cultured with Dani, Monti Ossenfort’s press conference, potential contract extensions, and seeing an emotional Larry Fitzgerald in Canton as he absorbed his entry into the Hall of Fame. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In a special edition of Cardinals Underground, Darren Urban and Dani Sureck record from Canton, while Zach Gershman – tired after a long overnight flight home from the Pro Football Hall of Fame game – also jumps on. Our trio talk about Larry Fitzgerald’s role at the first NFL game, Carson Beck’s amazing first game, the reality of what it may or may not mean, young wide receivers making plays, LaFleur’s impressive first offense, needs from the defense, Ojulari’s playing time, and Fitz’s immortality in sight. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As Larry Fitzgerald Induction Week begins, Craig Grialou, Darren Urban and Dani Sureck attack that and the Cardinals’ first preseason game like they are trying to win a roster spot. The topics this week include welcome to Arizona moments, Carson Beck getting the Hall of Fame game start, Jeremiyah Love’s desire to play (and the likelihood he won’t), Michael Wilson’s contract given receiver deals coming down, Tyler Allgeier’s Love reaction, more fabulous culturing by Dani, Fitz’s Canton time finally arrives, Fitz memories, and congrats to incoming play-by-play man J.P. Shadrick and also to our own Dani Sureck. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It was a tough morning for Darren Urban before recording the pod this week; changing flat tires stinks. But of course Craig Grialou and Dani Sureck provided the proper sympathy, before our trio get into the football at hand: Jacoby Brissett’s new contract and all that encompasses the narratives around the likely QB1, Jeremiyah Love’s rookie status and how that somehow got sideways for no good reason, Carson Beck’s slow roll, an always entertaining Getting Cultured session with Dani, mailbag question of the week, and a call for fans to send in their best Fitz memories (to askdarren@cardinals.nfl.net) for next week’s episode. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On the eve of training camp Craig Grialou, Darren Urban and Dani Sureck come together to discuss the key questions. You know, the ones like what will happen at quarterback, Brissett’s situation, Carson Beck’s timeline, how the running back room will shake out, what Chase Bisontis can be right away, a new Getting Cultured (have you been Shreked?), Max Melton and the cornerbacks, what the defense will do with Nick Rallis and a new head coach, how to evaluate a pass rush, and their favorite junk foods. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As Craig Grialou, Darren Urban and Dani Sureck return from vacation, there are things to catch up on, like the departure of Dave Pasch and what he meant over his 24 seasons. Meanwhile, as training camp draws near, our trio talk about the ongoing conversation of QB1, Jacoby Brissett’s situation and workouts with teammates, Carson Beck’s contract, a question of what under-the-radar player should be watched, a plea for reading (and reading comprehension), Cardinals on the top 100, Trey McBride’s 99, Aaron Donald’s potential return, Dani gets us cultured, Erling Haaland as an NFL player, and a shoutout to a longtime fan. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With training camp just a couple of weeks away, Craig Grialou, Darren Urban and Dani Sureck figure it is a great time to break out some predictions for the upcoming season. Are they Nostradamuses? Is that even a word? Ah, regardless, whether they are bringing up Walter Nolen III, Trey McBride, BJ Ojulari or even Fitz, these are the things to bank for now and break out the shame sticks when and if they are wrong. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There’s nothing like a riveting game of What If, as Darren Urban pitches five scenarios to Craig Grialou and Dani Sureck and our trio chew on those possibilities and all the different things they could ultimately mean for the Cardinals. Will there be a Jeremiyah Love situation considered? Why yes, yes there will be. There are no right answers here, only possibilities. Kind of like one of those old Choose Your Own Adventure books. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As the Cardinals reach the dead of the summer, Craig Grialou, Darren Urban and Dani Sureck each take a shot at picking what position unit will be the most crucial for the team this season – not counting quarterback, which remains No. 1 for every team every year. What positions did they choose? The hint: one on offense, two on defense. Let the debates begin. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

OK, so Craig Grialou and Dani Sureck probably don’t want to be an assistant to Darren Urban. That’s OK. At some point, Darren needs to be more efficient with his time - on or off the clock. In the meantime, our trio delve into the Cardinals minicamp and the last practice being canceled (and what it means, and does not mean), they chew on Darren’s top takeaways from the offseason work, thinking about Carson Beck’s mindset, the idea of defensive changes in 2026, Getting Cultured with Dani, and a mailbag question about the health/outlook of Garrett Williams. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Minicamp is here, and so are all the players, and Craig Grialou, Darren Urban and Dani Sureck have lots to talk about. That includes the arrivals of Jacoby Brissett and Josh Sweat to mandatory work, Brissett’s situation heading into training camp, our first mailbag entry on the podcast, needing a full running back room, Trey McBride’s continuing evolution, Getting Cultured with Dani, Nick Rallis’ obsession with player development, Michael Wilson’s burgeoning friendship with Larry Fitzgerald, and Craig’s airport issues. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dani Sureck has returned much to her chagrin, but Craig Grialou and Darren Urban welcome her back anyway, as they chat about what they would be willing to spend for a ticket to a big sporting event, how to interpret OTA workouts, Marvin Harrison Jr.’s big third year coming up, expectations on any player in his rookie year (like Carson Beck), how people use “bust” too easily, Myles Garrett’s arrival in the NFC West, the most surprising Cardinals acquisitions over the years, Gardner Minshew’s role, and the law office of Budda, Dewey and Rabbit. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Craig Grialou just wants to have people understand how to drive, full stop. But there is also a lot of football to cover. Along with Darren Urban and Zach Gershman, the trio discuss the authenticity coach Mike LaFleur brings to the table, how quarterback will also be a top topic this time of year regardless of team or situation, Jacoby Brissett’s standing, Carson Beck’s unknown short-term future, the potential extensions of Michael Wilson and Paris Johnson Jr., waiting on Walter Nolen III (and all of the defensive draft picks), and how Patrick Peterson is the next potential Cardinals Hall of Famer now that Fitz is headed to Canton. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Why would Craig Grialou and Zach Gershman consider the idea of shirtless fans? Who knows. But they join Darren Urban (Dani Sureck is on assignment) to chat about the initial OTAs and top takeaways like the mammoth Andrew Billings and Max Melton’s big third year, 13 personnel and Tip Reiman, Jacoby Brissett and how that situation could play out, cornerbacks galore, Michael Wilson and MHJ and how the stats look for a winning team, Trey McBride’s thirst to win, Mack Wilson’s health as he plays basketball, and the Wemby vs. everyone else conundrum. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As the rookies mesh with the veterans, the chant comes up, Craig Grialou Graduates! Or something like that. In the meantime, Craig talks with Darren Urban and Dani Sureck about Carson Beck’s reps and gravitas, no more 2027 QB talk, analyzing rookie minicamp, Larry Fitzgerald visits the first-year players, the scramble-ability of the QB room, Jeremiyah Love’s financial sense and NIL impacting players as they come into the league, Chase Bisontis as potential starter and how the Cards could prep him in practice, and a look at the upcoming schedule release. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As our trio say goodbye (again) to Calais Campbell, Craig Grialou, Darren Urban and Dani Sureck dive back into the rookie class as they arrive for their first minicamp. What we see this first weekend might not really have any lasting impact, but with Carson Beck on the field for the first time, the question is about the upcoming quarterback competition and how that could play out. The three also address a couple other QB names floating out there (insert “incorrect” buzzer here), get cultured with Dani, talk about BJ Ojulari’s big year and the edge rusher situation, JG takes the mic in Green Bay, Mother’s Day plans, and Darren’s need to drink LOTS of water. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.