Red Sea Report

It's fair to say that quarterback Kyler Murray exceeded all expectations in his return to the field last Sunday in the Cardinals 25-23 win over the Falcons. He also put his trust into second-year tight end Trey McBride who hauled in 8 catches for 131 yards including a career-long 33-yard catch that set up Matt Prater's game-winning field goal. Craig Grialou, Paul Calvisi and Lorenzo Alexander discuss Murray's stellar debut, the defense stepping up in big situations and how the Cardinals played complementary football to help secure the come-from-behind win.

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When will Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray make his return to the field? That question has been asked many times for nearly a calendar year. Now, we finally have an answer. If all goes well in practice this week, Murray will lead the Cardinals against the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday at State Farm Stadium. Craig Grialou, Paul Calvisi and Kyle Vanden Bosch talk about what Murray's presence does for the entire team, what the offense will look like with Murray on the field and realistic expectations for his performance. Plus, thoughts on the Cardinals defensive effort against the Browns and a look ahead to the Falcons matchup.

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Heading into Tuesday's NFL trade deadline, many wondered if the Cardinals would make any moves. The answer is yes. Quarterback Joshua Dobbs and a 2024 7th-round pick were sent to Minnesota in exchange for a 2024 6th-round pick. Craig Grialou, Paul Calvisi and Lorenzo Alexander have real-time reaction and discuss what the move means for Sunday's game in Cleveland. Will Kyler Murray return to the active roster this week? Will the Cardinals sign another QB to back up rookie Clayton Tune? Plus, the crew talks about the significant contributions being made by Cardinals 2023 rookie class.

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The Cardinals offense struggled to take advantage of opportunities on Sunday during a 20-10 loss to the Seattle Seahawks. Craig Grialou, Paul Calvisi and Kyle Vanden Bosch talk about the need to find rhythm and timing on offense and to get themselves in more manageable third down situations. Plus, discussions about Budda Baker’s return to play, rookie Garrett Williams’ impressive NFL debut and the explosive Baltimore Ravens coming to visit State Farm Stadium this weekend.

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After having a completion percentage that averaged over 70% through the first four games of the season, QB Joshua Dobbs is completing just under 50% of his passes in his last two starts. Craig Grialou, Paul Calvisi and Lorenzo Alexander attempt to explain the recent lack of efficiency from Dobbs and his receivers. Plus, conversations about the defense getting gashed by the Rams in the run game, how Cooper Kupp was able to put up huge numbers, when Kyler Murray can be expected to return and what kind of battle the Cardinals will get from the Seahawks in Seattle this weekend.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Last Friday, safety Budda Baker showed up on the injury report with a hamstring issue. On Monday, he was placed on injured reserve which means the Cardinals will be without the heartbeat of their team for at least four more games. Craig Grialou, Paul Calvisi and Lorenzo Alexander talk about what Baker's absence means for the defense and the team as a whole. Plus, discussions on how the Cardinals let a 21-point lead slip away in the second half against the Giants, the improvement shown by QB Joshua Dobbs, James Conner's huge day against the G-Men, Dennis Gardeck making the most of his opportunities and much more.

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The Cardinals opened the 2023 season in Washington with a 20-16 loss to the Commanders. Despite coming up on the losing end, there were several positives to build upon. Craig Grialou, Paul Calvisi and Kyle Vanden Bosch talk about the physical nature that the Cardinals played with, especially on the defensive side of the ball. Plus, discussions on standouts from the game and how QB Joshua Dobbs and the offense can improve on a lackluster debut.

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