Arizona Cardinals Podcasts

Ep. 620 - 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...

On this very special episode of Cardinals Underground, Paul Calvisi, Darren Urban, and Dani Sureck tackle five “What If” questions for the upcoming season, centered around Kyler Murray, Zaven Collins, Michael Wilson, Budda Baker and Paris Johnson Jr. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

While most people are enjoying their summer vacations, Cardinals QB Kyler Murray is busy working to return from his December knee injury. Dani Sureck, Rob Fredrickson and Lorenzo Alexander talk about Murray's progress, learning the offense from the sidelines and how Colt McCoy will be ready to play if K1 is unavailable. Plus, discussions about Zaven Collins' transition to the edge, the potential f...

Ep. 619 - 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 while walking to and from practices. Paul Calvisi shares the incredible story of how Tillman's locker was saved during 2015 renovations with just seconds to spare. The locker, encased in glass and adorned wi...

Ep. 618 - "The Bears are who we thought they were and we let them off the hook!" Those famous words spoken by former Arizona Cardinals head coach Dennis Green in 2006 will go down as one of the most widely-known quotes in NFL history. Paul Calvisi tells the story of how Denny's mega meltdown on Monday Night Football became an instant classic and was actually planned before he arrived at the podium...

With roughly a month to go until training camp, Craig Grialou, Paul Calvisi and Kyle Vanden Bosch discuss additions that need to be made prior to the season opener, which players are ready for a breakout season, how the tight ends will be used in Drew Petzing’s offense and where the cornerback room stands when it comes to depth. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As the Cardinals begin their time away, Paul Calvisi, Darren Urban, and Dani Sureck discuss their top three players in two very important categories before the season begins: The top three under-the-radar players, and the top three players the Cardinals _need_ to perform this season. Whose list makes the most sense to you? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ep. 617 - Linebacker Kyle Soelle has taken a familiar path to become a member of the Cardinals. Soelle becomes the latest player to go from Scottsdale Saguaro High School to the Cardinals, the same path that Christian Kirk, Byron Murphy and D.J. Foster took before him. Soelle, who played collegiately at Arizona State, joined Paul Calvisi to talk about playing for the hometown team, watching the Ca...

The Cardinals have wrapped up offseason work and training camp is on the horizon. Craig Grialou, Paul Calvisi and Rob Fredrickson talk about some of the more intriguing storylines surrounding the team, the future under GM Monti Ossenfort and head coach Jonathan Gannon, questions on the defensive side of the ball and what happens at the QB position as Kyler Murray works his way back from injury. Se...

Ep. 650 - The offseason work is done. No more OTAs. Minicamp is complete. Now, it’s time for a break; some well-deserved time off for the front office, coaches, and players. A lot has been accomplished over the past five months. And, of course, there remains much more to do. That work, though, will have to wait until training camp. In the meantime, Craig Grialou and Paul Calvisi are here to look b...

Ep. 616 - Running back Keaontay Ingram joins Paul Calvisi to talk about heading into his second NFL season, proving himself to a new GM and coach and the potential for the Cardinals to emphasize the run game in 2023. Plus, Calvisi and former NFL linebacker Rob Fredrickson discuss mandatory minicamp, the duo of Isaiah Simmons and Zaven Collins and the outlook for Hollywood Brown and the wide receiv...

Ep. 61 - Los entrenamientos de la temporada baja 2023 llegaron a su fin. Luis Hernández y Rolando Cantú nos hablan todos los jugadores que han brillado y quienes podrían tener una gran temporada. Cúal es la situación con Budda Baker? La vida después de Hopkins. Conozca todo lo que sucede en el nido cardenal. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Cardinals have finished their offseason work on the field – “Pajama ball,” as coach Jonathan Gannon calls it – and there are still plenty of things to wonder about as the players head to pre-camp break. Paul Calvisi, Darren Urban and Dani Sureck discuss Isaiah Simmons’ future and the position he could ultimately man; what might happen with the 2020 draft class; the potential of Zaven Collins b...

The Cardinals kicked off their mandatory minicamp on Tuesday at team headquarters in Tempe. Craig Grialou, Paul Calvisi and Kyle Vanden Bosch discuss the Budda Baker situation, a big year for Isaiah Simmons, the quarterback position with Kyler Murray working to return and the player buying into the new culture set by head coach Jonathan Gannon and GM Monti Ossenfort. Plus, a discussion about Ossen...

Ep. 615 - Quarterback Clayton Tune displayed many important traits which made the Cardinals select him in the fifth round of the 2023 NFL Draft. Tune is confident, accurate and has a bunch of experience after being a four-year starter at the University of Houston. The rookie QB sat down with Paul Calvisi to discuss playing high school football in Texas, learning the playbook, overcoming challenges...

Ep. 649 – On Wednesday, the Cardinals held their ninth of ten OTA practices. And for the first time, D.J. Humphries made an appearance on the field. He had been seen working on the side just not yet on the field. So, not only is Humphries back, but he is back talking to the media and that is always entertaining. Craig Grialou and Dani Sureck go over what Humphries had to say; from his health to hi...

You don’t need pricey goggles to enjoy Paul Calvisi, Darren Urban and Dani Sureck talking about the Cardinals as the team moves toward the end-of-offseason minicamp. This week’s discussion points includes J.G.’s culture, waiting to see what roles players might have, why tanking doesn’t mean anything to players and coaches, Colt McCoy’s immediate future, the plan to run the ball (much) more, an edu...

One of the biggest question marks surrounding the Arizona Cardinals has to do with Kyler Murray's availability following his season-ending knee injury. When will K1 be back and who will fill in if he will miss time to begin the season? A prime candidate is veteran signal caller Colt McCoy. Craig Grialou, Paul Calvisi and Kyle Vanden Bosch talk about the value of veteran leadership that McCoy has a...

Ep. 648 - Nothing official from the team. But, we’re making it official. Zaven Collins is an outside linebacker. And nobody is happier than Paul Calvisi, who had already moved Collins into that room. Craig Grialou had been hesitant but not anymore. The two discuss this (tongue in cheek) breaking news following Monday’s OTA session after which we heard from the man himself. “Definitely want to get...

Ep. 58 - Arizona Cardinals head coach Jonathan Gannon joined Dave Pasch to talk about his upbringing in Ohio, choosing football over basketball in high school, how he ended up at Louisville, the coaches who shaped his style, being adaptable within a scheme, why he hired coordinators Drew Petzing and Nick Rallis, expectations for Isaiah Simmons and Zaven Collins, his relationship with Kyler Murray,...

Ep. 614 - When a new general manager and coach take over, players often have to prove themselves to the new staff. That is not a foreign concept to wide receiver Greg Dortch. On his fifth team since 2019, Dortch has taken his biggest steps in Arizona. Now he aims to impress Jonathan Gannon and the offensive coaches. Dortch joined Paul Calvisi to talk about new beginnings, bulking up for 2023, play...

Ep. 647 - A lot of new faces. A lot of questions. That appears to be the theme thus far for the Cardinals here in the offseason. One of the newer faces brings one of the bigger questions: Hjalte Froholdt. Is the Danish Army knife – as he describes himself – the answer at center? He is the only offensive lineman currently on the roster who has starting NFL experience at the position. Craig Grialou...

The big topic is obvious, and that’s where Paul Calvisi, Darren Urban, and Dani Sureck spend much of their time. Why did the Cardinals release DeAndre Hopkins – and why now? Why were the Cardinals not able to make a trade, what will Hop’s short-term future look like, what the Cardinals have at receiver now, encouraging words from Budda Baker, the Cardinals practicing against the Vikings in Minneso...

As the Cardinals move toward the 2023 season, they will do so without DeAndre Hopkins. The Cardinals released the star receiver after three seasons in Arizona. Craig Grialou, Paul Calvisi and Kyle Vanden Bosch talk about Hop's impact, why the move was made and the outlook on the wide receiver position. Plus, discussions on Budda Baker's recent comments about his future, the Cardinals new offensive...

Ep. 613 - Arizona native Drew Terrell recently came home to become the Cardinals passing game coordinator and wide receivers coach. Terrell joined Paul Calvisi and Ron Wolfley to talk about Drew Petzing's offense, the Cardinals receiver room and rookie WR Michael Wilson, a fellow Stanford standout. Terrell also takes you inside the recent NFL coach accelerator program designed to build a diverse p...