Arizona Cardinals Podcasts

Ep. 732 - Just days before the Cardinals' season opener against the Saints in New Orleans, defensive lineman Dalvin Tomlinson sat down with Paul Calvisi to discuss the team's revamped defensive line, his growing chemistry with fellow lineman Calais Campbell, and his role in mentoring younger players on the roster. Plus, Ron Wolfley joined Calvisi to break down the keys to a successful season, highlight Marvin Harrison Jr.’s importance to the team, and share what the Cardinals need to do to come out on top against the Saints.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ep. 919 - It is officially game week, the first one of the season. Coaches are excited. Players are excited. And you know Craig Grialou and Dani Sureck are excited, joining the rest of the Bird Gang. There’s just something different about Week 1. Perhaps even more so this year given the expectations so many have for the 2025 Arizona Cardinals. With the season opening in New Orleans, Craig and Dani discuss the challenges facing Kyler Murray and his teammates, from playing in a hostile environment to facing an inexperienced quarterback but backed up by an experienced playcaller; who or what position group(s) is in the spotlight on Sunday; and, speaking of Sunday, what are the other matchups involving the NFC West. Also, the first injury report of the season is out - good news, it’s a short one.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ep. 156 - La espera terminó. Los Arizona Cardinals debutan en la Semana 1 visitando a los Saints en Nueva Orleans, la ciudad del jazz. Luis Hernández y Rolando Cantú analizan un duelo lleno de incógnitas: podrán los Cardinals volar alto en su primer reto del año? El kickoff marca el inicio de una nueva historia.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The season is here, so Paul Calvisi wonders if everyone should be “mean mugging” for opener. Maybe not. We’re still working out the kinks - Paul might’ve briefly misspoke - but he and Darren Urban and Dani Sureck dive into Week 1 heading to New Orleans. What is the biggest key to the season? Is it the 2024 draft class? The trio also discuss who in the locker room makes the best protection if you found yourself in a bar full of mean-mugging undesirables, the perfect iso cam in-game, Sweaty expectations, how to handle the Saints, Calais’ impact, the return of The Wise Guy, MHJ’s completion percentage, McBride’s TDs, the Rivalry uniforms, Winning Behavior and a frosty Superdome press box.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Week 1 of the NFL season is here, and excitement is in the air. Former Cardinals linebacker Lorenzo Alexander joined Craig Grialou and Paul Calvisi to preview the Cardinals’ matchup against the Saints in New Orleans. They discussed team captains, Kyler Murray’s growth, Marvin Harrison Jr.’s development, Isaiah Adams' opportunity at guard, Mack Wilson Sr.’s leadership at middle linebacker, and how the addition of Josh Sweat could reshape the pass rush.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ep. 731 - Cardinals second-year safety Dadrion Taylor-Demerson joined Paul Calvisi to discuss his understanding of the defense, what he learned during his rookie season, growing with the other members of the 2024 draft class, the new Cardinals Rivalries uniforms, and more. Former Cardinals pass rusher Markus Golden also joined Calvisi and Ron Wolfley to talk about the team's upgraded defensive front, Calais Campbell’s impact, and how a stronger D-line can benefit Budda Baker and the secondary. Golden also shared his excitement about teaming up with Cardinals legends Patrick Peterson and Tyrann Mathieu to host the first-ever Cardinals Premier Travel trip, where fans will head to Dallas in November to watch the Cardinals take on the Cowboys on Monday Night Football.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former Cardinals wide receiver Frank Sanders joins Craig Grialou and Paul Calvisi to break down the initial 53-man roster, including some surprising cuts. They also discuss the run game powered by a strong offensive line and the improved depth on defense. Plus, Sanders looks ahead to Marvin Harrison Jr.'s second NFL season and the growing chemistry between Harrison and quarterback Kyler Murray.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ep. 918 - Don’t get too comfortable. A lot can change between now and the season opener in New Orleans. Yes, the Cardinals announced their 53-man roster, but did you happen to notice that it didn’t include a long snapper? And that’s one of the reasons why head coach Jonathan Gannon made it clear on Wednesday that things are “very fluid” with respects to the roster. Of course, that didn’t stop Craig Grialou and Zach Gershman from giving their thoughts on who made the team - congratulations to Bam Knight, Josh Fryar and P.J. Mustipher - and who didn’t - thanks for your efforts DeeJay Dallas - and who is now back on the practice squad - Michael Carter, Simi Fehoko and Darren Hall. Also, it was good to see Will Hernandez on the practice field on Wednesday. What does that mean for the offensive line moving forward?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Cardinals have a roster. Sounded like a good idea for Paul Calvisi, Darren Urban, and Dani Sureck to talk about it. Our beloved trio chat about the Bam Knight surprise, Walter Nolen’s PUP, Josh Fryar making his roster push (and the high school highlights of Darnell Dockett and Derrick Henry), Xavier Thomas’ big play to stay, all those defensive backs on the roster, Will Hernandez being ready to practice and his potential role, Clayton Tune’s future, Getting Cultured (including a certain NFL engagement), what Trey Benson/Dante Stills/Mack Wilson Sr. have in common, and a nearly forgotten Winning Behavior.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Cutting an NFL roster down to 53 players is never easy and it’s no different for the Cardinals. GM Monti Ossenfort and head coach Jonathan Gannon have some tough choices ahead as they put together their initial 2025 roster. Craig Grialou, Paul Calvisi, and former Cardinals linebacker Rob Fredrickson take a look at the moves that have been reported, what could be coming next, and which players are making those final decisions a lot more interesting.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ep. 155 - Luis Hernández y Rolando Cantú presentan un análisis detallado del corte final de 53 jugadores de los Arizona Cardinals. En esta edición de nuestro podcast oficial, nuestros conductores revisan los nombres más destacados, los movimientos que sorprendieron y lo que significa este roster de cara a la temporada 2025. Descubre quiénes lograron quedarse en el equipo, quiénes sorprendieron y cómo se proyecta el roster para el inicio de la campaña.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ep. 917 - By 1 p.m. Tuesday afternoon teams must reduce their rosters to no more than 53 players. For the Cardinals, that process has already begun. Craig Grialou and Dani Sureck discuss what’s happened - the initial waive of cuts - and what might happen. Plus, Craig and Dani talk about who might’ve helped themselves with their effort and performance in the preseason finale against the Las Vegas Raiders. Several players stood out on Saturday night including running back Michael Carter, wide receiver Simi Fehoko and outside linebacker Xavier Thomas. There are tough decisions to be made for sure, a lot of tough decisions, and that is exactly what you want if you’re GM Monti Ossenfort and head coach Jonathan Gannon.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Craig Grialou and A.Q. Shipley provide instant reaction to the Cardinals 20-10 win over the Las Vegas Raiders in the 2025 preseason finale at State Farm Stadium. Plus, Craig and A.Q. conduct exclusive locker room interviews with outside linebacker Jordan Burch and head coach Jonathan Gannon.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ep. 730 - Elijah Higgins joined Paul Calvisi to talk about his confidence going into his third NFL season, what it means to be part of a highly regarded tight end group, Trey McBride’s rise to stardom, and why Tip Reiman might be ready for a breakout year. Plus, Ron Wolfley joined Calvisi to discuss Mack Wilson Sr., assess the middle linebacker group, highlight players who need to make a strong impression in the preseason finale against the Raiders, and review the top performers from Cardinals training camp.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ep. 916 - It’s a big week around the NFL. It’s the final week to make evaluations. And for the Arizona Cardinals, the final evaluation happens this weekend or more specifically, Saturday night at State Farm Stadium. The preseason finale sees the Cardinals host the Las Vegas Raiders. Craig Grialou and Zach Gershman look ahead to the game and discuss who they want to see play. (FYI, as of Wednesday, head coach Jonathan Gannon hadn’t said if the staters will play; Craig and Zach are assuming they won’t.) The guys put the spotlight on several different position rooms, starting with cornerback. Also, there are a handful of undrafted rookies who have played well throughout training camp and the preseason. Can they do it one more time?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The mustache of Paul Calvisi is in its final hours, but it helps Paulie Podcast through one more episode with Dani Sureck and Darren Urban. The quartet discusses what happened in Denver, what players stood out in the game and the joint practice, how the inside linebacker battle remains hot and heavy behind Mack Wilson Sr., Paul’s potential name change, what young offensive linemen could be in the mix, Josh Sweat impacting the pass rush, the back end of the safety room, Paul’s intriguing lists, Dani getting everyone cultured (6,000 new words in the dictionary?!?), the strong tight end room, there’s a deep drive for Winning Behavior, and Paul trying out some new money-making ideas.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Craig Grialou, Paul Calvisi, and former Cardinals linebacker Lorenzo Alexander recap the Cardinals' disappointing performance by the backups during the preseason game in Denver and what the team can learn from it. They also highlight the positives from joint practices with the Broncos, the growing connection between Kyler Murray and Marvin Harrison Jr., and why two national media members are feeling confident about the Cardinals' chances in 2025.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ep. 154 - Luis Hernández y Rolando Cantú analizan lo más reciente de las noticias del equipo en esta pretemporada. Pero, en esta edición especial, cuentan con la visita de Mau Gutiérrez, experto en Fantasy Football, quien comparte sus mejores consejos y estrategias para ayudarte a armar un equipo competitivo.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ep. 915 - Let’s be honest, it was a tough watch Saturday night. The Cardinals concluded their four-day stay in Denver with a less than stellar performance against the Broncos, losing 27-7 in Week 2 of the preseason. Paul Calvisi was there in the Mile High City. He joins Craig Grialou to discuss the game, where not much went right offensively or defensively - special teams, though, was a positive - as well as the joint practice on Thursday. Key takeaways: Jacoby Brissett looks regular-season ready, Semi Fehoko stood out in his Cardinals debut, and a handful of young linemen - Jeremiah Byers and Josh Fryar on the O-line and P.J. Mustipher on the D-line - flashed, but was it enough to make the final 53-man roster? Also, Jonathan Gannon wants to see better “basic fundamentals of football” this week, the last week before roster cuts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Paul Calvisi and A.Q. Shipley provide instant reaction to the Cardinals 27-7 loss to the Denver Broncos in the second preseason game at Empower Field at Mile High. Plus, Paul and A.Q. conduct exclusive locker room interviews with defensive lineman PJ Mustipher and head coach Jonathan Gannon.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ep. 729 - It was a hot day in Denver as the Cardinals and Broncos faced off in a joint practice on Thursday. Defensive lineman L.J. Collier sat down with Paul Calvisi to talk about going up against the Broncos offense, which young players he thinks will step up this season, and how the defensive line can help the rest of the defense. Former Cardinals linebacker Sam Acho breaks down what he saw at practice, and Ron Wolfley joins the show to talk about which players need to shine in Saturday’s game against the Broncos.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ep. 914 - Fitting that the hometown boy had a good showing against the hometown team. Trey McBride, who grew up a Broncos fan, was “unguardable” in Thursday’s joint practice, according to Darren Urban, who was this show’s eyes and ears in Denver. Following practice, and minus his bucket hat, Darren joined Craig Grialou to discuss what he saw from the offense - McBride obviously, but also Kyler Murray, Marvin Harrison Jr., and Trey Benson - as well as the defense plus his account of the lone dust-up between the two teams that, to no one’s surprise, involved Tip Reiman in a special teams period. Also, Darren and Craig react to Calais Campbell, himself a Colorado native, saying he would be “very surprised” if this is not his last season and Broncos head coach Sean Payton telling the media neither team plans to play many of its starters on Saturday.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ep. 153 - Los Arizona Cardinals llegaron a Denver, Colorado, para llevar a cabo su práctica conjunta con los Broncos de cara al segundo juego de la pretemporada. El enviado especial Luis Hernández, acompañado de Rolando Cantú, ofrece un análisis de las primeras actuaciones de los jugadores novatos y detalla qué se puede esperar del enfrentamiento de este sábado.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Is Paul a kingpin? He probably won’t bowl you over with his answer. But he, Darren Urban, and Dani Sureck do have points to make about the Cardinals opening the preseason. The trio talks about Kyler’s first preseason game since 2021, that interception everyone was talking about, the point of getting a feel of live action in the preseason, Murray “enjoying” himself, the meaning of MHJ and McBride’s catches, Trey Benson with young David Johnson vibes, the joint practice in Denver, a preseason version of Wise Guy, Will Hernandez’s return, improving in short yardage, A.Q. Shipley’s radio debut and Winning Behavior from Pat Murphy, Demi and Joe.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Cardinals are back at it after beating the Chiefs 20-17 in their preseason opener. Craig Grialou, Paul Calvisi, and Rob Fredrickson talk about what they learned from the game and which players might make it harder for coaches to decide who stays on the final 53-man roster. They also break down Kyler Murray’s performance, how rookie guard Isaiah Adams is making the most of his chances, and the return of veteran guard Will Hernandez. Plus, they look at the young, athletic secondary and what the team can gain from this week’s joint practice with the Broncos.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ep. 913 - First and foremost, no injuries. Second, they got a win. Third, several players had good performances. Craig Grialou and Dani Sureck look back at Saturday’s preseason opener, a 20-17 victory against the Kansas City Chiefs from State Farm Stadium. Dani, by the way, had a unique vantage point for the game. She was on the sideline, working on the TV broadcast. What did she see? Who stood out to her? Again, a lot of players flashed from running backs Trey Benson and Emari Demercado to wide receiver Xavier Weaver and cornerback Darren Hall. And as you’d expect, there was a lot that needs to be cleaned up. Turnovers. Penalties; especially at the start of the game. All in all, though, a good effort and first impression in front of the Bird Gang.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Paul Calvisi and A.Q. Shipley provide instant reaction to the Cardinals 20-17 win over the Kansas City Chiefs in the first preseason game at State Farm Stadium. Plus, Paul and A.Q. conduct exclusive locker room interviews with cornerback Darren Hall and head coach Jonathan Gannon.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ep. 728 - Versatility. That's the name of the game for Cardinals Safety Jalen Thompson, who joined Paul Calvisi and Ron Wolfley on the Big Red Rage. Thompson tells Paul and Wolf why it's so important to him to be able to do it all as a defensive back and what stands out the most to him about this defense going into the 2025 season. Plus, the guys discuss the end of training camp at State Farm Stadium, the starters playing in the first preseason game against the Kansas City Chiefs, Will Hernandez returning to the team, Isaiah Adams continuing to impress and what kind of an impact rookie cornerback Will Johnson will make in his first season.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ep. 912 - As training camp wraps up, it’s clear - and clear to everyone, locally sure but nationally especially - the pieces, meaning the players, are in place to have a successful season in 2025. For one last time, Craig Grialou and Zach Gershman are at #CardsCamp. And what a way to finish. NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport joins the show. The guys get his thoughts on Monti Ossenfort and Jonathan Gannon going into Year3, Kyler Murray going into Year 7, the addition of Josh Sweat plus where Ian sees the Cardinals’ place within the NFC West. Also, Craig and Zach give their big takeaways, and perhaps some key questions answered, after two weeks at State Farm Stadium.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ep. 911 - If two is good, then three has to be better, right? The three-safety look has been seen more times than not during training camp at State Farm Stadium. Will it be seen in the regular season? Craig Grialou and Zach Gershman discuss why defensive coordinator Nick Rallis likes Budda Baker, Jalen Thompson and Rabbit Taylor-Demerson on the field at the same time and why maybe Rabbit has forced Rallis’ hand based on how he played last season. Plus, Craig and Zach agree with Jonathan Gannon’s new approach to the preseason, meaning the starters will play; and what or who stood out in what was the final open practice – a padded practice, by the way – of #CardsCamp on Wednesday.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

One more episode out at State Farm Stadium before camp breaks, and it’s all leading into the first game of the preseason. That means Paul Calvisi, Darren Urban and Dani Sureck have plenty to discuss, including the first depth chart, James Conner and Trey Benson and the idea of co-RB1s, what could/might/should be done with wide receiver depth, a timely Getting Cultured segment, the outer-space ceiling of Paris Johnson Jr., the timeline on BJ Ojulari, Will Johnson’s Winning Behavior, and where Kyler is ranked among the NFC West QBs.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tight ends coach Ben Steele sits down with Craig Grialou and Paul Calvisi to talk about his group of players, the behind-the-scenes development happening in camp, Trey McBride’s emergence as an NFL star, his take on Tight End University, and plenty more. Plus, former Cardinals linebacker Lorenzo Alexander joins the conversation to break down the pass rush beyond Josh Sweat, share his thoughts on a two-RB1 system, and discuss how training camp shifts with the first preseason game just around the corner.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ep. 152 - El primer juego de pretemporada de los Cardenales de Arizona ya está aquí, y la emoción se siente en cada rincón del nido. Luis Hernández y Rolando Cantú nos traen todos los detalles de cómo se ha vivido esta semana clave en el campamento. Aunque no es temporada regular, la intensidad es máxima y las expectativas están por las nubes. Empieza la cuenta regresiva rumbo a la temporada 2025!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ep. 910 - The quarterback. The wide receivers. The running backs. The offensive line. Plus, the play caller. They’re all back. And that’s a good thing, according to Gilberto Manzano, NFL staff writer for Sports Illustrated and The MMQB. Manzano joined both Craig Grialou and Zach Gershman during his visit to #CardsCamp late last week. The guys get Manzano’s thoughts about Kyler Murray, Marvin Harrison Jr., and the Drew Petzing-coached offense; the additions made to the defense, signing Josh Sweat and Calais Campbell plus drafting Walter Nolen III and Will Johnson; and where he sees the Cardinals positioned within “a tough to predict” NFC West. Before the conversation begins, though, Craig and Zach look ahead to Saturday’s preseason opener.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ep. 909 - Great atmosphere on Saturday. The annual Red & White Practice at #CardsCamp attracted a record turnout at State Farm Stadium. Fans are definitely excited about the 2025 Arizona Cardinals. Craig Grialou and Zach Gershman go over some of the highlights; which players stood out during what was a second straight padded practice and the fourth one this week. Also, the guys provide updates to injured wide receivers Marvin Harrison Jr. and Michael Wilson - spoiler alert: it’s all good news - plus they react to James Conner’s comments post-practice about him and fellow running back Trey Benson; Conner believes, and without hesitation, the two are both ‘RB1’ in this offense.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ep. 908 - Nothing has been decided yet – players are still competing for their roles as Jonathan Gannon likes to say – but it would appear a frontrunner has emerged for who will be the team’s third wide receiver. Craig Grialou and Dani Sureck explain why they believe it’s Zay Jones, the veteran who didn’t have a productive 2024 but was brought back this season. And it’s not just Jones who has caught people’s attention. Craig and Dani discuss the play of second-year offensive lineman Isaiah Adams. (Yes, Dani was right, and Craig was wrong.) Plus, everything the Bird Gang needs to know about Friday’s padded practice, including updates on Marvin Harrison Jr. and Michael Wilson.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ep. 727 - Cardinals tight end Tip Reiman joins Paul Calvisi and Ron Wolfley to break down the transition from his rookie season to year two in the NFL. He shares key takeaways from his offseason at Tight End University, what he's focusing on to sharpen his game especially in pass protection, footwork, and hand placement, and recalls his unforgettable "Welcome to the NFL" moment. Reiman also looks ahead to what fans can expect from the 2025 Cardinals offense. Plus, Calvisi and Wolf dive into early impressions from padded practices at training camp, highlight standout newcomers on defense, and react to the addition of former Cardinals center A.Q. Shipley as the team’s new radio color analyst.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ep. 907 - Last season Budda Baker and Jalen Thompson, more times than not, played 100-percent of the defensive snaps. Could Garrett Williams join that club in 2025? Maybe. At least that’s what Craig Grialou and Zach Gershman discuss after hearing what Jonathan Gannon said on Thursday and what the guys have seen thus far in training camp. Williams just might be too good to come off the field. Also talked about: pre-snap motion, how much of that will we see this season; no Marvin Harrison Jr. on the field, but no one panic; the importance of special teams, including why Michael Wilson is field punts during practice; and this time next year, will the Cardinals be playing in the Hall of Fame Game?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ep. 906 - The best tight end in the game. That’s Trey McBride, right? Yes, says Jourdan Rodrigue, Senior NFL writer for The Athletic. Jourdan has been on the show several times, this time it’s during her visit to #CardsCamp. She joined both Craig Grialou and Zach Gershman to explain why she feels the way she feels about Trey, the Cardinals tight end room overall plus she gives her thoughts on what she saw and heard while at training camp as well as her outlook on the NFC West. Before the conversation begins, though, Craig and Zach look back at Tuesday’s padded practice, the second of back-to-back days in pads, which was a first since Jonathan Gannon has been the head coach.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Week 1 of Training Camp is in the books for the Arizona Cardinals. What has stood out the most so far? Craig Grialou, Paul Calvisi and Rob Fredrickson are joined by wide receiver Greg Dortch. Dortch discusses being the longest tenured Cardinals receiver, his excitement level for this offense and what his role will be within that offense. Plus, the guys discuss the defense's performance in the first padded practice, Starling Thomas V's season-ending injury and who in the cornerback room will have to step up, the expectations for Kyler Murray and this offense, and former Cardinals center A.Q. Shipley being named the new Cardinals radio color analyst.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We can’t help it if Paul Calvisi can’t handle melting a marshmallow, although we can put it on TV. We can also let Paul join Darren Urban and Dani Sureck as the trio talk straight from State Farm Stadium about a week of training camp, including the first padded practice of the season. Among the topics: the snaps doled out at inside linebacker, how the Starling Thomas V injury impacts the cornerbacks, Hjalte Froholdt’s ascension, A.Q. Shipley as Cardinals’ new color analyst, Paul’s breakout players (they might surprise you), Getting Cultured with Dani (without the intro, alas), and Winning Behavior, along with Trey McBride and a strong tight end room, MHJ impressions, and what they want to see before the first preseason game.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ep. 151 - Estamos en pleno training camp y la defensiva ha lucido en grande. Luis Hernández, Rolando Cantú e Irving Villanueva analizan los primeros días de entrenamientos y nos dicen quién ha brillado más. Además se ponen a hablar de modas y zapatos.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ep. 85 - The Dave Pasch Podcast returns with Arizona Cardinals general manager Monti Ossenfort joining the show to preview to 2025 season. Ossenfort details how the team approached building the 2025 roster, including key moves to add depth to the defensive line and the strategy behind strengthening the overall roster. He also discusses the outlook for quarterback Kyler Murray, Trey McBride’s rise to superstardom, and what fans can expect from the 2024 rookie class as they move into their second season. Plus, Ossenfort talks about the impact of Calais Campbell returning to Arizona for his 18th NFL season.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ep. 905 - The pads popped, and they popped a lot on Monday. It was definitely a different sounding and a different looking training camp practice at State Farm Stadium. And by all accounts, including quarterback Kyler Murray, the defense won the day. Craig Grialou and Paul Calvisi discuss what they saw; from 1-on-1s between the wide receivers and defensive backs, offensive linemen versus defensive linemen - that’s always a must watch - to 11-on-11 work, seeing Mack Wilson Sr. (continue to) make plays, six defensive backs on the field, and is that Zaven Collins playing inside linebacker? Also, Craig and Paul react to the announcement of former Cardinals center A.Q. Shipley being named the team’s new radio analyst.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ep. 904 - Ask head coach Jonathan Gannon about expectations for the upcoming season or what a successful year looks like and he answers that he’s process driven, emphasizing how his team just has to improve daily. The expectations, though, for 2025 are real. And not just locally. Nationally as well. Omar Ruiz of the NFL Network joined Craig Grialou and Dani Sureck following Sunday’s training camp practice at State Farm Stadium. Among the topics discussed were the Kyler Murray-Marvin Harrison Jr. connection, a much-improved defense – at least on paper – and where the Cardinals are positioned within the rest of the NFC West. Also, Craig and Dani discuss the season-ending knee injury for Starling Thomas; what it means for him and what it means for the team.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ep. 903 - There’s been a lot of talk about the Year 2 jump for Marvin Harrison Jr., but what about Trey Benson? A third-round pick, and the second running back taken off the board in the 2024 NFL Draft, Benson spoke confidently about the upcoming season following Friday’s training camp practice at State Farm Stadium. Craig Grialou and Paul Calvisi discuss what Benson might bring to the offense and the running back room overall. Also, the guys continue to see Mack Wilson Sr. flash all over the field during #CardsCamp; they detail updated weights for a handful of players, many of whom play along the line of scrimmage; and yes, there is news about Paul’s mustache.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ep. 150 - Arrancó el training camp 2025 de los Cardenales de Arizona y por eso Luis Hernández y Rolando Cantú nos presentan sus primeras impresiones de lo que se avecina este año. Kyler Murray, James Conner, Budda Baker…el equipo está completo.Hay muchas expectativas y el birdgang está listo para volar alto con el equipo.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ep. 726 - Cardinals left guard Evan Brown joined Paul Calvisi and Ron Wolfley at training camp for a fun, football-filled conversation. He broke down the offense’s high ceiling and how the team plans to build on its already bruising run game. Brown also praised the defensive line and opened up about the mental grind that comes with being an O-lineman. Calvisi and Wolf also touched on Mack Wilson Sr.'s new role in the defense, the buzz around a bulked-up Marvin Harrison Jr., and why 18-year veteran Calais Campbell continues to be a valued presence both on the field and in the locker room.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ep. 902 - One of the bigger questions heading into training camp has been answered. And answered by the man himself. Following Thursday’s practice, the first open practice of #CardsCamp, Mack Wilson Sr. confirmed he’ll be calling the defense this season. Craig Grialou and Dani Sureck discuss Wilson’s new role, new responsibilities and what it may mean for the rest of the defense. First though, Craig and Dani detail a very scary moment when defenders J.J. Russell and Kitan Crawford collided trying to break up a pass. Russell had to be carted off the field and was sent to a local hospital for further testing and continued evaluation according to the team. Practice ended early.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ep. 901 - Players, coaches; everyone has reported to training camp. As have Craig Grialou and Zach Gershman. The guys discuss all the goings on from Day 1 of #CardsCamp at State Farm Stadium. There’s the good: a bulked-up Marvin Harrison Jr. sounding more confident than he was a year ago at this time, Trey McBride landing on the NFL Top 100 list, and Jonathan Gannon excited about the competition at a number of different spots. But the guys start with the bad, the unfortunate news that three players – Bilal Nichols, BJ Ojulari, and Walter Nolen III – will not be on the field, at least not quite yet. Nichols and Ojulari are still rehabbing injuries from last season. Nolen’s injury, meanwhile, is a new one that hopefully doesn’t cost him a lot of time.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.