Arizona Cardinals Podcasts

Ep. 746 - One week away. Only seven days until the 2024 NFL Draft. The Cardinals - at the moment - have 11 picks, including six in the first 90 and two in the first round. So, what will Monti Ossenfort do? Stick and pick? Trade down? Trade down and then trade back up, like he did a year ago? Well, during Thursday’s pre-draft presser, Monti was - to no one’s surprise - not very forthcoming with his...

Ep. 90 - Will Hernández es el invitado especial de La Tacleada Cardinals y nos cuenta todo en relación a su offseason. Luis Hernández y Rolando Cantú le preguntraron muchas cosas bastante interesantes del equipo y de su vida. Este es un episodio especial que no te puedes perder. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ep. 745 - Edge. And cornerback. Those would appear to be the positions of most need on defense; at least in the opinion of both Craig Grialou and Zach Gershman. The annual draft primer series - a position-by-position look at the Cardinals’ draft needs - continues this week on azcardinals.com. (Check the archives for a discussion on the offense.) While outside linebacker was not addressed in free a...

It’s trivia time for Paul Calvisi, Darren Urban, and Dani Sureck, so PC tries to stump the panel - and somehow, that leads us into the show. There is still the latest national conversations about what will happen in the draft and what the Cardinals might do, the trade possibilities, what positions the Cardinals need and when, the depth of receiver in this class and what it might mean, adding futur...

The Cardinals have begun the first phase of their offseason program at the Dignity Health Arizona Cardinals Training Center in Tempe. Craig Grialou, Dani Sureck and Rob Fredrickson chat about the voluntary workouts, Trey McBride's growth at tight end and where he can improve, linebacker Kyzir White's importance to the defense and how a young cornerback like Garrett Williams can make a big jump in...

Ep. 744 - Players arrived back at the Dignity Health Arizona Cardinals Training Center on Monday. (Though many had been regulars since the season ended.) Welcome to the start of the offseason strength and conditioning program. It’s called Phase One. Craig Grialou and Dani Sureck describe what that means; in other words, what players can and cannot do. Speaking of players, Kyzir White - how’s his r...

Ep. 659 - Cardinals cornerbacks coach Ryan Smith joined Paul Calvisi and Ron Wolfley to talk about the addition of free agent Sean Murphy-Bunting, the future of young CBs Garrett Williams and Kei'Trel Clark and what he looks for when evaluating talent at the position. Smith also talks about attending a small boarding school during his high school years, how he can use his personal experiences as a...

Ep. 743 - If wide receiver is the biggest need on offense, then outside linebacker/edge rusher is the biggest need on defense. At least that’s how Craig Grialou and Paul Calvisi see it heading into the draft. (Cornerback is a close second.) Last season, the Cardinals ranked near the bottom in sacks plus had among the higher numbers in both opponent quarterback rating and opponent completion percen...

Ep. 89 - Ya viene lo mejor del 2024 para nuestros Cardinals. Luis Hernández y Rolando Cantú nos tienen la mejor información relacionada al nido. El NFL Draft está a la vuelta de la esquina y ya la directiva del equipo está preparada para que sea una jornada inolvidable. Ustedes ya están listos? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mocking Darren Urban for his mock draft work? Sounds about right. But Darren, Paul Calvisi and Dani Sureck are maneuvering through the draft silly season as best they can. With a few weeks to go, there are still lots of scenarios - some with trades, some with QB cornucopias, adding to the debate that includes drafting for 2025, top 7 wide receiver picks, inside linebacker importance, running backs...

The NFL Draft is just over two weeks away. Craig Grialou, Paul Calvisi and Kyle Vanden Bosch discuss what’s currently going on in draft rooms across the NFL, the potential for the Cardinals to add to the offensive line early in the draft and who might be joining the wide receiver room. Plus, what kind of roles will free agent additions Bilal Nichols and Justin Jones have on the defensive line? See...

Ep. 742 - After a quick debrief on the solar eclipse - or the lack thereof in Arizona - Craig Grialou and Zach Gershman dive into the draft, focusing on the offensive side of the line of scrimmage. The annual draft primer series - a position-by-position look at the Cardinals’ draft needs - begins this week on azcardinals.com. No question wide receiver is the biggest need. The offensive line also i...

Ep. 658 - Coach Derrick LeBlanc joined Paul Calvisi and Ron Wolfley to discuss free agent additions to the Cardinals defensive line like Bilal Nichols and Justin Jones, returning players L.J. Collier and Dante Stills and what traits he likes to have in his position group. LeBlanc also talks about growing up in Breaux Bridge, Louisiana, crawfish boils and more. Plus, Calvisi and Wolf chat about the...

Ep. 741 - It is the Cardinals’ biggest need, especially on offense. Wide receiver. And specifically, a true No. 1 receiver, or at worst, a receiver who can be paired with Michael Wilson. The wide receiver talk is getting louder because of, not only the need, but where the Cardinals select, which prospects were reportedly in town for visits, and the blockbuster trade between the Bills and Texans. C...

Ep. 88 - Ya estamos en el mes de abril y cada vez falta menos para el NFL Draft 2024. Será acaso que Monti Ossenfort ya sabe que hará la noche del jueves 25? Luis Hernández y Rolando Cantú nos cuentan el último rumor en cuanto un posible cambio entre los Cardenales y los Vikings de Minnesota. Es el momento más importante para cualquier franquicia de la NFL. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy...

Sure, the draft is still a few weeks away, but in the end, that’s where the conversation is going to drift. So here Paul Calvisi, Darren Urban, and Dani Sureck discuss the quarterbacks rising/falling/holding firm in the draft talk, what teams might want to draft a QB (and perhaps talk to the Cardinals about a trade), why any trade would be unlikely before draft night, way too many mock drafts, def...

One snap. That’s what separates a backup quarterback from being thrust into the spotlight of a starting role. The Cardinals solidified their QB room recently when they acquired Desmond Ridder via trade with the Atlanta Falcons. Ridder, a 15-game starter in 2023, has the experience teams crave in their backup signal caller. Craig Grialou, Paul Calvisi and Rob Fredrickson discuss Ridder’s arrival in...

Ep. 740 - It’s been a bit quiet on the free-agent front. Yes, the Cardinals are paying attention to those players still on the market - heck, they may even have an interest in signing one, two, or more of them - but, for the moment, their focus has shifted to the draft, which is less than four weeks away. Regardless of if it’s free agency or the draft, there are needs that must be addressed. Edge...

Ep. 657 - Cardinals play-by-play voice Dave Pasch joined Paul Calvisi and Ron Wolfley to talk about his favorite moves in free agency, the many options Monti Ossenfort will have in the upcoming NFL Draft, the top prospects available, numerous rule changes coming this fall and much more. Plus, Calvisi and Wolf compare and contrast the top wide receivers in the draft. See omnystudio.com/listener for...

Ep. 739 - Fans are guaranteed to see at least two kickoffs every game. And last season, kickoffs were an afterthought. That’s about to change with the league approving new kickoff rules for 2024. Craig Grialou and Zach Gershman discuss what it’s going to look like and, more importantly, how the Cardinals will likely benefit from the new approach; and maybe why they made DeeJay Dallas an early sign...

Darren Urban has returned from the NFL meetings - hence the day’s delay for the podcast - and so he, Paul Calvisi, and Dani Sureck have plenty to talk about, including what the Cardinals could do at No. 4 in the draft. A trade? What would the “QB surcharge” might be? Discussion points include J.J. McCarty’s “rise” on draft boards and Drake Maye’s “drop,” options the Cardinals might have, dumb trad...

Does the 2024 NFL Draft run through Arizona? Craig Grialou, Paul Calvisi and Kyle Vanden Bosch discuss what one particular NFL head coach had to say about the position GM Monti Ossenfort and the Cardinals are in heading into the Draft next month and if Ossenfort will remain open for business up until he's set to make a pick. Plus, the guys give their takes on the multiple additions across the defe...

Ep. 738 - No team is in better position for the 2024 NFL Draft than the Arizona Cardinals. Or, more specifically, no *one person* as Broncos head coach Sean Payton said on Monday from the Annual League Meeting in Orlando. With the fourth overall pick, the Cardinals are the talk of the league. Darren Urban heard all the talk. From Orlando, he joins Craig Grialou and Paul Calvisi to discuss what it...

Ep. 656 - New Cardinals defensive lineman Bilal Nichols joined Paul Calvisi to talk about his path to Arizona, the mindset it takes to defend the run, his memories of trying to defend quarterback Kyler Murray and much more. Plus, Calvisi and Ron Wolfley discuss the possibility of the Cardinals getting a deal they can't refuse for the number four pick in the upcoming draft and the potential impact...

Ep. 737 - Do you love ball? And do you put team first? That’s how Jonathan Gannon defines the price of admission to be an Arizona Cardinal. And, yes, being a good football player is a must. All nine players – to date – signed in free agency paid the price of admission. Gannon and Monti Ossenfort met the media on Wednesday to discuss the moves made thus far. What did they say? Craig Grialou and Dan...