Arizona Cardinals Podcasts

The Cardinals have begun OTAs, and the topics remain hot for Paul Calvisi, Darren Urban and Dani Sureck. There are the latest comments from DeAndre Hopkins and what his future might be with the Cards (at least here in late May); Budda Baker’s similar situation; Kyler Murray taking his mental reps as he rehabs; Zaven Collins playing on the outside and how it could benefit him; the offensive line ma...

Phase III of the offseason program kicked off Monday as the Cardinals gathered for organized team activities at team headquarters in Tempe. Craig Grialou, Paul Calvisi and Kyle Vanden Bosch talk about what can be accomplished during the OTA sessions. Plus, conversations about D.J. Humphries leading the offensive line, the group of edge rushers including former top pick Zaven Collins and who is mos...

Ep. 646 - The offseason moved into its next phase on Monday. Organized team activities, or OTAs for short, got underway for several teams, including the Cardinals. For the first time, veterans and rookies shared the field. Plus, there was on-field work between the offense and defense. Craig Grialou and Dani Sureck discuss what they saw and what it may mean. For example, Zaven Collins was once agai...

Ep. 612 - Cardinals rookie pass rusher BJ Ojulari joins Paul Calvisi and Ron Wolfley to talk about being selected in the second round of the 2023 NFL Draft, getting after the quarterback, wearing No.18 like he did at LSU, how he likes to be coached and his family ties to royalty. Plus, Calvisi and Wolf discuss rookie camp, the offseason program, quarterbacks not named Kyler Murray and where Paris...

The rookies are now “submerged” with the rest of the roster, and Paul Calvisi, Darren Urban and Dani Sureck are submerged in talking about the Cardinals. Topics this week include Paris’ place, finding a punter, what will the quarterback position look like and the drafting of Clayton Tune, Josh Jones’ role and/or future, the defensive lines the Cards must face the first month, the matchups on the s...

The newest Cardinals got their first taste of the NFL over the weekend during the teams' annual rookie minicamp. Craig Grialou, Paul Calvisi and Drew Stanton discuss where Paris Johnson may end up on the offensive line, the athleticism of second-round pass rusher BJ Ojulari and the forecast for fifth-round quarterback Clayton Tune. Plus, another look at the 2023 schedule featuring the 7th-most air...

Ep. 645 - Nine draft picks. Ten undrafted free agents. Four tryout players, including two punters – more on that in a moment. The team welcomed 23 new faces to the Dignity Health Arizona Cardinals Training Center over the weekend. First-round draft pick Paris Johnson Jr. attracted the most attention from the assembled media, which included both Craig Grialou and Paul Calvisi. The guys discuss what...

Ep. 60 - Luis Hernández y Rolando Cantú nos hablan del calendario de temporada regular y analizan a los rivales con su particular sello. Cuáles son los juegos más complicados? Cuántos partidos pueden ganar los Cardenales? Además nos hablan de los novatos que ya realizaron el primer mini campamento. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ep. 611 - The Cardinals' 2023 schedule has dropped and Paul Calvisi and Ron Wolfley put the entire slate under the microscope. There are several highlights to discuss such as opening the season with three straight games against NFC East opponents, a Week 14 bye which matches the latest off week in team history and Jonathan Gannon's return to Philadelphia on New Year's Eve. See omnystudio.com/liste...

With Mother’s Day approaching – and that’s an excellent topic unto itself, isn’t it – Paul Calvisi, Darren Urban and Dani Sureck discuss the upcoming rookie minicamp and what could come from that, the future for Paris Johnson, what could happen at inside linebacker, the unknown about the starting 22 this far away from the season, the best games that will be on the schedule and whether the Cardinal...

Cardinals GM Monti Ossenfort recently provided an update on quarterback Kyler Murray saying that while he is not yet able to participate in on-field activities, Murray is working each day to rehab his knee injury and absorb the new offensive system. Craig Grialou, Paul Calvisi and Kyle Vanden Bosch talk about K1’s offseason and what’s ahead for the signal caller. Plus, more NFL Draft analysis as r...

Ep. 610 - NFL Network chief national reporter Steve Wyche joins Paul Calvisi and Ron Wolfley to chat about Monti Ossenfort's performance in his first draft as GM, the selection of Paris Johnson at No. 6, the future of DeAndre Hopkins and much more. Plus, Paul and Wolf discuss Johnson's best fit as a rookie, their favorite picks outside the first round and the emphasis being placed on building in t...

From the big trade that started it – with roots back at the Scouting combine – the draft was a crucial step for the Cardinals and left much to discuss with Paul Calvisi, Darren Urban and Dani Sureck. Among the topics are going O-line to start it all; passing on a center in Round two; what the cornerback room looks like; veteran position needs going forward; Paul’s ever-expanding list of intriguing...

It was a wild NFL Draft weekend and Cardinals GM Monti Ossenfort came away with nine new players and a haul of impressive 2024 draft capital. Craig Grialou, Paul Calvisi and Drew Stanton talk about top pick Paris Johnson and his ideal fit, their favorite picks outside of round one, the future of Isaiah Simmons and the possibility that DeAndre Hopkins plays for the Cardinals in 2023. Plus, Johnson...

Ep. 57 - General manager Monti Ossenfort joins Dave Pasch for an in-depth discussion about the Cardinals' multiple draft night trades that made national headlines. Ossenfort also talks about how his football background in multiple personnel departments helped shape him as an executive and prepare him for the flurry of moves needed to help build the roster. Plus, the latest on the DeAndre Hopkins s...

Ep. 644 - Edge rusher. Cornerback. Wide receiver. Three positions the Cardinals were expected to address, and they did. Craig Grialou and Dani Sureck look back at Day 2, which was highlighted by the second-round selection of LSU edge rusher BJ Ojulari. Without question, pass rush was the Cardinals biggest need heading into the draft. Syracuse cornerback Garrett Williams and Stanford wide receiver...

Ep. 643 - The first offensive lineman off the board. The first offensive lineman drafted by the Cardinals in the first round in nearly a decade. Paris Johnson Jr. arrived in the Valley on Friday. The sixth overall pick out of Ohio State made a great first impression during his introductory press conference. Well spoken. Personable. Yet, when he hits the field, Johnson Jr. explained he plays “with...

Ep. 609 - The 2023 NFL Draft is under 24 hours away. Paul Calvisi, Ron Wolfley and Dave Pasch discuss all the major storylines, how pick No. 2 could shape the draft and who would be best fit for the Cardinals. Plus, the guys offer their predictions for the Cardinals' top pick. Pass rusher Cameron Thomas also joins the show to talk about changing his body while gaining strength, what he learned fro...

Paul Calvisi as GM isn’t what anyone wants, but he, Darren Urban and Dani Sureck won’t let that them stop them from discussing all things draft (oh, and also the first minicamp of Jonathan Gannon’s tenure.) The Panthers know who they are picking, although they aren’t saying. So what is going to happen? Topics include the Texans making an informational mess at the top of the draft, the Cardinals lo...

Let's Make A Deal? Will first-time general manager Monti Ossenfort turn the No.3 selection in the NFL Draft into multiple picks? That is a major question and the answer will likely not be known until the Cardinals are on the clock. Paul Calvisi, Darren Urban and Kyle Vanden Bosch examine several scenarios that may come up on Thursday. Plus, discussions about this week's voluntary veteran minicamp...

Ep. 608 - The NFL Draft is one week away. A popular narrative is that quarterbacks will be taken with the top two selections. But what if the Houston Texans go the non-QB route? Paul Calvisi and Ron Wolfley examine several draft scenarios including who might be available if the Cardinals trade down from their current No. 3 spot. Plus, discussions on Monti Ossenfort's debut draft as general manager...

The draft is coming soon, and it’s not just picks that the Cardinals have to deal with or what Paul Calvisi, Darren Urban and Dani Sureck are discussing. The draft also means potential trades, and after it came out that Budda Baker might want one, that’s a popular topic. There is still the potential of a DeAndre Hopkins trade too – always good to discuss – and of course the potential trade down fr...

It's the offseason, but that doesn't mean things aren't about to hit a fever pitch leading into the 2023 NFL Draft. We are just over a week away from the offseason's biggest event and many questions still remain. Will quarterbacks be taken with the first two selections? Could the Cardinals stay in the No. 3 slot? What about a trade down? Craig Grialou, Paul Calvisi and Kyle Vanden Bosch discuss it...

Ep. 607 - After months of speculation and more mock drafts than one can count, the NFL Draft is just two weeks away. What will the Cardinals do with the third overall pick? Plenty of experts have Alabama pass rusher Will Anderson linked to Arizona. What about a trade down? The thought of multiple picks in return is intriguing to say the least. Former Cardinals defensive lineman Kyle Vanden Bosch j...

Ep. 642 - Stay at No. 3 or trade down? And how far down might the Cardinals be willing to go and still land a top prospect at a particular position group? Those are just some of the questions Craig Grialou and Dani Sureck attempted to answer with the draft now two weeks away. There is still so much unknown, especially given what may happen ahead of when the Cardinals are on the clock. There is als...