Arizona Cardinals Podcasts

The Cardinals’ offseason program is underway and Craig Grialou, Paul Calvisi and former Cardinals linebacker Lorenzo Alexander discuss why early participation and leadership are key under new head coach Mike LaFleur. They examine Marvin Harrison Jr.’s development heading into year three, including how a fresh system and added veteran presence could help him find consistency. The show also highligh...

Ep. 993 - In a little over two weeks - two weeks from Thursday to be specific - the Arizona Cardinals will be on the clock. So, at pick No. 3, what position should GM Monti Ossenfort target? Does he go offensive line? Is an edge rusher the selection? Or might there be a wildcard? Craig Grialou and Paul Calvisi discuss the options Ossenfort may have with that first-round pick, including trading dow...

Ep. 762 - All eyes around the NFL world were focused on Phoenix, Arizona this week as the NFL held its Annual League Meetings in The Valley. Paul Calvisi and Ron Wolfley break down what Cardinals head coach Mike LaFleur had to say about his offensive vision, Jacoby Brissett’s potential as QB1, the importance of building a dominant offensive line, and how physicality could define the Cardinals’ ide...

Ep. 992 - Happy April Fool’s Day, Bird Gang. That said, neither Craig Grialou nor Dani Sureck are playing the fool on Wednesday’s show. Instead, Craig and Dani continue to react to what Mike LaFleur had to say during his Q&A with reporters at the Annual League Meeting this week; LaFleur likes the experience both Jacoby Brissett and Gardner Minshew bring to the quarterback room, believes Teryl Aust...

Paul Calvisi debates himself over onside kicks or tech neck, but eventually he gets to Darren Urban and Dani Sureck to talk NFL and the Cardinals with the annual meeting held in Arizona. Our trio chats about rules changes and potential replacement refs, Cardinals coach Mike LaFleur’s view of his QB situation now that Kyler Murray has moved on, Jacoby Brissett’s outlook, an incoming joint practice...

Mike LaFleur attended the NFL’s Annual League Meeting for the first time as head coach of the Cardinals. Craig Grialou, Paul Calvisi, and former Cardinals linebacker Rob Fredrickson break down LaFleur’s comments on several topics, including his coaching approach, what quarterbacks need to succeed in his system, and how the offensive playbook is developing so far. LaFleur also confirmed that the Ca...

Ep. 991 - It’s the one topic that’s dominated much of the offseason. Quarterback. Who’s in the room? Who might be in the room? And, yes, who no longer is in the room? Those questions were asked. Those questions were answered by head coach Mike LaFleur over a 30-minute period on Monday morning at the Arizona Biltmore, the site of this year’s Annual League Meeting. Both Craig Grialou and Zach Gershm...

Ep. 761 - Paul Calvisi and Ron Wolfley break down the latest NFL Draft buzz, including the rise of Alabama quarterback Ty Simpson and what the Arizona Cardinals might do with the No. 3 pick. They debate potential draft strategies, react to offseason moves that signal a more physical team identity, and evaluate player development across the roster. Could contract extensions be on the horizon for ta...

Ep. 990 – At first glance, he reminds you of Dennis Gardeck, maybe even Pat Tillman (or Kurt Cobain, according to Paul Calvisi.) Watch him play, and yeah, the Gardeck similarities continue. Hear him speak, and you feel like you’re talking to Budda Baker in terms of how he describes his style of play. In other words, new safety Andrew Wingard, before even playing a down of football in a Cardinals u...

Ep. 185 - Entre análisis y conversación, Jesús Quiñonez e Irving Villanueva desmenuzan las nuevas piezas en la línea ofensiva, el mercado de receptores y la identidad 1 of 1. Y ojo, porque también entran al tema del Owners Meeting y las propuestas que podrían transformar la NFL. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With Dani Sureck on assignment, Zach Gershman crashes the party with Paul Calvisi and Darren Urban, although not to sit around watching March Madness games. This discussion is about the draft, Ty Simpson’s ultimate draft spot, the idea of the “late-rising quarterback,” the best 1-2 draft combo in the first two rounds for the Cardinals, the search for a defensive playmaker, the possibility of tradi...

It’s the heart of NFL “silly season,” and the Red Sea Report breaks down the latest mock draft buzz and what it means for the Arizona Cardinals at No. 3 overall. Craig Grialou, Paul Calvisi, and former NFL linebacker Rob Fredrickson debate edge rusher options, trade-back scenarios, and the value of non-traditional positions in this year’s NFL Draft. They also discuss key offseason additions like T...

Ep. 989 - Whether on the field or off the field, and especially off the field, Kendrick Bourne can be counted on to bring one thing: He will bring the energy. Tenfold. “I was born this way” - no pun intended - he recently told Craig Grialou and Paul Calvisi. Bourne is among the new additions to the wide receiver room. He speaks with Craig and Paul about the energy he exudes, why relationships are...

Ep. 760 - It starts with the foundation. Paul Calvisi and Ron Wolfley dive into the Arizona Cardinals’ offseason, breaking down how key additions like Isaac Seumalo, Tyler Allgeier, Andrew Wingard, Kendrick Bourne, and Devin Duvernay are shaping a tougher, more physical identity on both sides of the ball. Calvisi and Wolf explore how the Cardinals are building through the trenches, emphasizing a p...

Ep. 988 - Among the many moves made during free agency almost half of the additions have come along the line of scrimmage, which shouldn’t be a surprise to anyone based on last season’s results. The two marquee names signed were Isaac Seumalo and Roy Lopez. Both recently sat down with Craig Grialou and Paul Calvisi. For Seumalo, it was a chance to get back on the west coast, fill a need at left gu...

Ep. 184 - Entre risas y análisis, Jesús Quiñonez, Irving Villanueva y Rolando Cantú se sientan a desmenuzar los primeros movimientos de agencia libre y lo que realmente significan para el rumbo del equipo. Nuevas caras, decisiones clave y preguntas que todavía están en el aire, mientras el calendario de la NFL empieza a marcar el paso de lo que será el 2026. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy...

It’s been a tough few days for Paul Calvisi and a moment of pause this weekend for Darren Urban, but they rallied to join Dani Sureck to get into what the Cardinals’ free-agent additions mean for the draft, if Jack Gibbens reflects on Sonny Styles, the idea of trying to trade back, a quick look at the free agents from the last week, Jacoby Brissett and Gardner Minshew and the QB situation, a retur...

As the offseason continues, Craig Grialou, Paul Calvisi, and former Cardinals receiver Frank Sanders break down Arizona's key free agent additions, potential roster battles, and the team’s evolving identity under new head coach Mike LaFleur. From the physical running back duo of James Conner and Tyler Allgeier to the veteran presence of receiver Kendrick Bourne and the continued rise of Marvin Har...

Ep. 987 - It’s what every player wants. An opportunity. And for running back Tyler Allgeier, he believes he’s got a great opportunity with the Arizona Cardinals. Allgeier sat down with Craig Grialou and Paul Calvisi to discuss his decision to leave Atlanta for Arizona; joining a room with James Conner, Trey Benson, Bam Knight and Corey Kiner; working with head coach Mike LaFleur, who he’s watched...

Ep. 759 - Many new faces arrived at Cardinals HQ in Tempe this week as the team introduced several of its free-agent signings. Paul Calvisi and Ron Wolfley break down the additions and discuss which players could have the biggest impact in 2026. Hear from new running back Tyler Allgeier, who will join James Conner to create a physical backfield, along with former 49ers wide receiver Kendrick Bourn...

Ep. 183 - Los movimientos comienzan a tomar forma. Rolando Cantú e Irving Villanueva analizan las nuevas incorporaciones y las caras conocidas que regresan a los Arizona Cardinals mientras desglosan las decisiones clave del equipo durante la agencia libre de la National Football League. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ep. 986 - Happy New Year, Bird Gang! And on this the first day of the new league year, there is plenty to talk about; a lot of what has been reported is now official. Yes, that includes the future of Kyler Murray. And that’s where Craig Grialou and Zach Gershman begin the show. Murray has been released, while Gardner Minshew will reportedly sign to join holdovers Jacoby Brissett and Kedon Slovis....

As free agency gets going, Paul Calvisi is crushed - the Blake Gillikin return means he can’t talk about drafting a punter. Still, Paul joins Darren Urban and Dani Sureck to talk about the Cardinals’ early returns in free agency including adding a starting guard in Isaac Seumalo, if the Cardinals will take a right tackle at No. 3 in the draft, the running game resurgence that could come by bringin...

It’s that time of year when NFL news moves at warp speed. The free agent period has arrived, beginning with the negotiating window ahead of Wednesday’s new league year, when deals can officially be finalized. The Arizona Cardinals appear to be adding more power to their running back room. The team first restructured the contract of James Conner, keeping him in Arizona. Then on Monday, reports surf...

Ep. 985 - Marvin Harrison Jr. Michael Wilson. Trey McBride. Three very capable pass catchers, and in the case of McBride, maybe the best at his position. In other words, it should be a quarterback-friendly offense regardless of who might be under center for the Cardinals in 2026, according to Trevor Sikkema of Pro Football Focus. He joined Craig Grialou, who is flying solo on today’s show, at the...