Arizona Cardinals Podcasts

Ep. 673 - The new kickoff rules for the 2024 season will be unlike anything previously seen in the NFL. That has third-year linebacker Jesse Luketa pumped. Luketa joined Paul Calvisi to talk about why he's excited to cover kicks again, the upside of the Cardinals defense and how he found himself at the center of a couple great viral moments away from the football field. Plus, Ron Wolfley and Calvi...

Ep. 102 - El Training Camp 2024 de los Cardenales de Arizona está a la vuelta de la esquina y el equipo ya se encuentra listo para reportarse. Luis Hernández y Rolando Cantú nos presentan sus expectativas. Además hacen un recuento del reciente viaje de Will Hernández a la Ciudad de México donde se puso a entrenar con un peleador de la UFC. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ep. 770 - New faces. Familiar faces. How are they all going to fit together? And more importantly, how are they all going to improve a unit that struggled for much of last season? Second-year defensive coordinator Nick Rallis saw additions, whether in free agency or the draft, made at all three levels in the offseason. Also, there should be a natural jump from Year 1 to Year 2 with the players who...

Vacation is over for Paul Calvisi, Darren Urban and Dani Sureck, but even on “vacation” Kyler Murray and some of his teammates have been getting together to create chemistry. That’s one of the top subjects our trio discusses in this week’s episode and training camp just a week away. Among the other topics: Kyler valuing the offseason, how the Cardinals culture is already built, how underrated the...

Much of the offseason attention has been focused on Marvin Harrison Jr. and the 2024 Cardinals draft class. What about last year's selections? Craig Grialou, Paul Calvisi and Kyle Vanden Bosch discuss which players from the 2023 Cardinals draft class are poised for breakout seasons. Plus, predicting which free agent additions will give the Cardinals the biggest boost, a review of Kyler Murray's of...

Ep. 672 - The 2003 season finale against the Vikings had plenty of significance for the Cardinals. Lose the game, get the top pick in the 2004 NFL Draft. Win the game, drop out of that coveted spot. Paul Calvisi tells the story of how an unknown Cardinals receiver made the biggest play of his life, sent shockwaves through three NFL cities and significantly altered the top of the 2004 Draft. What h...

While the Cardinals continue to ramp up for the opening of training camp, Ring of Honor member Roy Green joins Paul Calvisi and Dani Sureck to talk about the wide receiver and cornerback positions. Green is certainly qualified to talk about both groups after starting his career at corner and eventually developing into one of the greatest receivers of his era. What are Green's expectations for rook...

After setting franchise records in 2023, what does Cardinals Tight End Trey McBride have in store for the 2024 season? Dani Sureck, Zach Gershman and Rob Fredrickson discuss what McBride can do in this offense after adding more weapons this offseason and how McBride can become a compete tight end. Plus, the group takes a look at how Drew Petzing's offense might look with a fully healthy Kyler Murr...

Ep. 769 - It is a much, much different looking team in the Pacific Northwest. For the first time in 14 years someone other than Pete Carroll will be the head coach of the Seattle Seahawks. The Mike Macdonald era is underway. On Monday’s show, Craig Grialou is joined by John Boyle, senior reporter for seahawks.com, to discuss all things Seahawks. Topics included his first impressions of Macdonald;...

Ep. 671 - During his playing career, the great Pat Tillman occupied more than one locker at Cardinals HQ in Tempe. But it's Pat's final locker that is on display for players and coaches to see on a daily basis. Paul Calvisi tells the incredible story of how one longtime Cardinals employee managed to save Tillman's final locker from destruction with just seconds to spare during 2015 renovations. Th...

Ep. 768 - No Aaron Donald, no problem. Or is it a big problem? It was a big deal when long-time Rams defensive lineman - and long-time thorn in the Cardinals’ side - Aaron Donald announced his retirement. So how do the Los Angeles Rams and the Rams defense adjust? Who is going to be asked to step up their game(s)? All questions Craig Grialou posed to Stu Jackson on Monday’s show. Jackson is the se...

Ep. 670 - Kurt Warner arrived in Arizona in 2005 looking to revive his career in search of the same glory he achieved with the St. Louis Rams. The two-time MVP and Super Bowl winning quarterback had to prove himself all over again. Warner overcame the odds, silenced his doubters, won the starting job and eventually led the Cardinals to their first Super Bowl appearance. Paul Calvisi and Ron Wolfle...

Ep. 101 - Se realizó un kids camp en Tijuana Baja California y todo fue un verdadero éxito. Luis Hernández y Rolando Cantú nos cuentan en este episodio cómo les fue y por qué todo salió tan bien en la ciudad fronteriza. Además ya salieron las fechas del training camp del equipo y todo indica que ya están listos para los entrenamientos. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Paul Calvisi, Darren Urban and Dani Sureck consider five different aspects of the Cardinals: Kyler Murray, the NFC West, Darius Robinson, Marvin Harrison Jr. and Michael Wilson as WRs 1 and 2, and the running back room. If the perfect storm arrives this season – realistically – in each case, what does it look like for the Cards? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

He's now the longest tenured wide receiver. Will Greg Dortch find himself getting more and more opportunities in 2024? Craig Grialou, Zach Gershman and Rob Fredrickson discuss what Dortch's role in the Cardinals offense might look like this upcoming season and how he can still make a huge mark returning kicks. Plus, the guys preview what the combination of Kyzir White and Mack Wilson Sr. at inside...

Ep. 767 - According to many, they are the team to beat in the NFC West. They’ve won the division in each of the past two seasons, and the roster – at least on paper – looks every bit as good once again. Of course, we’re talking about the San Francisco 49ers. Craig Grialou is joined by Lindsey Pallares, team reporter for 49ers.com, to discuss all things 49ers. Topics included quarterback Brock Purd...

Ep. 669 - Cardinals rookie tight end Tip Reiman joins Paul Calvisi to talk about his love for the physical nature of football, his relationship with Trey McBride, what it's like to grow up in South Dakota, how he ended up at Illinois, his pottery skills and more. Plus, Calvisi and Ron Wolfley discuss the increased competition on both sides of the ball, receivers not named Harrison and Wilson and t...

Ep. 100 - Luis Hernández y Rolando Cantú celebran los 100 episodios de la Tacleada Cardinals y lo hace de una manera muy especial. Marlene Ponce y David Zarate dos de los fans más apasionados por nuestro equipo fueron los invitados de honor para este programa. Fue una conversación llena de recuerdos y nos demostraron que si se saben la historia de los Cardenales de Arizona. Festejemos juntos este...

Not all players are created equal – especially when it comes to who will make the greatest impact this season. It’s all guesswork sure, but Paul Calvisi, Darren Urban and Dani Sureck hold their own Impact Draft. The rules are simple: Once draft order is determined, each gets to pick the most impactful Cardinals from 1-9 (three picks each) in order. Sure, there are some obvious choices, but I’m sur...

We've heard about players making strides during their second year in the NFL, but what about the coordinators? Craig Grialou, Paul Calvisi and Rob Fredrickson talk about how Cardinals offensive coordinator Drew Petzing and defensive coordinator Nick Rallis can improve in their second year on the job. Plus, discussions on some of the biggest storylines of the offseason including a beefed up defensi...

Ep. 766 - On this, National Mascot Day (yes, it’s a thing; shout-out to Big Red), Craig Grialou and Paul Calvisi discuss where they think the roster has most improved since the end of last season. They take into account free agency and the draft as well as other roster additions. On offense, the guys singled out wide receiver; the selection of Marvin Harrison Jr. with the fourth overall pick, the...

Ep. 668 - The Cardinals will have a new-look offensive line in 2024. Paris Johnson Jr. moves from right to left tackle following the departure of D.J. Humphries and free agent addition Jonah Williams will take over on the right side. Williams joined Paul Calvisi to talk about joining the Cardinals in the offseason, how the line can build upon a successful 2023 campaign, what challenges Johnson wil...

Ep. 765 - Yes, Marvin Harrison Jr. is talented. Very talented. And as we found out this week, he’s also perspicacious. (Show of hands who knew what that word meant - or even knew it existed - before Michael Wilson used it to describe his new teammate?) Craig Grialou and Zach Gershman discuss their lack of vocabulary, at least compared to Wilson’s; plus, they give their thoughts on what they heard...

Ep. 99 - Terminan los entrenamientos de temporada baja de los Cardenales y los jugadores salen de vacaciones. Luis Hernández y Rolando Cantú nos hacen un recuento de todo lo ha sido esta off-season para el equipo. Qué tan bien se ven los jugadores? Quién ha destacado más? Un episodio con mucha energía que seguramente será uno de sus favoritos. El equipo viene volando por todo lo alto de cara a la...

The Cardinals greatly improved their depth in the offseason on both sides of the ball. One area where that improved depth comes to mind is along the defensive line. Craig Grialou, Paul Calvisi and Kyle Vanden Bosch forecast what the defensive front may look like and how it can impact the performances of the linebackers and defensive backs. Plus, discussions about whether the offensive line can hav...