Big Red Rage

Ep. 525 - The Cardinals defense started fast and finished strong in their 38-13 win over the Tennessee Titans. One of the reasons for the success on defense was the play of Isaiah Simmons. The second-year linebacker joined Paul Calvisi and Ron Wolfley to talk about his strong season debut, the incredible performance by Chandler Jones and what it was like to face Titans running back Derrick Henry....

Ep. 524 - Running back James Conner is set to make his Cardinals debut on Sunday against the Tennessee Titans in Nashville. Conner joined Paul Calvisi and Ron Wolfley to talk about his role in the offense, working with Chase Edmonds, reuniting with running backs coach James Saxon, facing the Titans defense and more. Plus, Calvisi and Wolf discuss what it will take to slow Titans running back Derri...

Ep. 523 - Defensive lineman Zach Allen joined Paul Calvisi to discuss expectations for his third NFL season, learning from J.J. Watt and incorporating hot yoga into his offseason training. Plus, Calvisi and Ron Wolfley update the Malcolm Butler situation, assess the readiness of rookie cornerback Marco Wilson and try to answer the remaining questions surrounding the Cardinals heading into the regu...

Ep. 522 - Eno Benjamin joined Paul Calvisi and Dave Pasch to talk about his comfort level heading into his second NFL season, who he looked up to as a young football player in the Dallas area and what he needs to show to earn a roster spot. Plus, Calvisi and Ron Wolfley discuss the decision to sit Kyler Murray at New Orleans, the progress of linebackers Zaven Collins and Isaiah Simmons and what to...

Ep. 521 - Wide receiver Christian Kirk joined Paul Calvisi and Dave Pasch to talk about what he wants to improve upon, how Kyler Murray looks in training camp and his first impressions of rookies Rondale Moore and Marco Wilson. Plus, Calvisi and Ron Wolfley discuss the importance of backup QB Colt McCoy, running back Eno Benjamin's big day against Dallas and how linebacker Zaven Collins fared in h...

Ep. 520 - On the eve of the Cardinals preseason opener against the Cowboys, Paul Calvisi and Ron Wolfley discuss what to expect on both sides of the ball. How will the offensive line look with Rodney Hudson making the calls? How about the young linebacking duo of Isaiah Simmons and Zaven Collins? There is plenty to sort through. Plus, cornerback Robert Alford joins the show to talk about why he ch...

Ep. 519 - When third-year cornerback Byron Murphy was asked where he prefers to play in the defense, he said, "put me wherever the best receiver is. I don't care if it's inside or outside." Murphy joined Paul Calvisi and Ron Wolfley to talk about his supreme confidence, additions to the cornerback room and his new clothing line set to drop later this month. Plus, discussions about young middle lin...

Ep. 518 - Cornerback Malcolm Butler, one of the new faces on the Cardinals defense, joined Paul Calvisi and Ron Wolfley to talk about having confidence in his game, playing in Vance Joseph's system, competing with a "dog" mentality and his legendary Super Bowl-sealing interception at State Farm Stadium. Plus, a discussion about position battles and the need for consistency and discipline on offens...

Ep. 516 - In our third and final "Best of" Big Red Rage episode, Paul Calvisi and Ron Wolfley chat with linebackers coach Bill Davis, cornerbacks coach Greg Williams and running backs coach James Saxon. How will Zaven Collins and Isaiah Simmons work together in the middle of the defense? What does Malcom Butler bring to the defensive backfield? How will Chase Edmonds and James Conner be used at ru...

Ep. 515 - As summer break moves along, we continue our dip into the Big Red Rage archives for a closer look at the rookies. In the second of three "Best Of" episodes, Paul Calvisi and Ron Wolfley are joined by director of player personnel Dru Grigson, safety Budda Baker, former Cardinals linebacker Rob Fredrickson, cornerbacks coach Greg Williams, rookie outside linebacker Victor Dimukeje and Aust...

Ep. 514 - The Cardinals report to training camp in less than a month. It's time to head into the archives for the best Big Red Rage interviews of the offseason. In the first of three "Best Of" episodes, Paul Calvisi and Ron Wolfley are joined by Hall of Fame QB Kurt Warner, defensive coordinator Vance Joseph, outside linebacker Markus Golden and former Cardinals Frank Sanders and Frostee Rucker. W...

Ep. 513 - Austrian tight end Bernhard Seikovits, allocated to the Cardinals through the NFL's International Player Pathway Program, joined Paul Calvisi and Ron Wolfley to talk about his NFL dream, absorbing the playbook and adjusting to life in Arizona. Seikovits also teaches Wolfley how to speak German. Plus, Calvisi and Wolfley discuss how the Cardinals focused on physicality and leadership when...

Ep. 512 - The Cardinals added a smart, tough and motivated outside linebacker in the sixth round of the draft when they selected Victor Dimukeje out of Duke. Dimukeje joined Paul Calvisi and Ron Wolfley to talk about learning the defense, being compared to fellow linebacker Markus Golden, his ability to set the edge and willingness to play special teams. Plus, we discuss Byron Murphy's importance...

Ep. 511 - Running backs coach James Saxon joined Paul Calvisi and Ron Wolfley to talk about the prospects of the Cardinals' run game featuring Chase Edmonds and free agent signee James Conner. Saxon is reunited with Conner after coaching the big runner in Pittsburgh during the 2017 and 2018 seasons. Plus, Calvisi and Wolf discuss Kyler Murray's leadership going into his third year, Robert Alford's...

Ep. 510 - The pairing of young linebackers Zaven Collins and Isaiah Simmons has been a hot Cardinals topic during the offseason. Linebackers coach Bill Davis joined Paul Calvisi and Ron Wolfley to talk about his first impressions of Collins, the jump he expects from Isaiah Simmons after learning six positions during his rookie season and the leadership infusion provided by J.J. Watt. Plus, some ta...

Ep. 509 - When you want to know about a linebacker, you ask a fellow linebacker. That's exactly what Paul Calvisi and Ron Wolfley did on the Big Red Rage when they invited former Cardinals linebacker Rob Fredrickson to chat about rookie Zaven Collins. Fredrickson, a former top pick himself, talks about what Collins can expect from the NFL, lining up next to Isaiah Simmons and the benefit of having...

Ep. 508 - The Cardinals recently conducted a rookie minicamp at the Dignity Health Arizona Cardinals Training Center in Tempe. What was learned? Director of player personnel Dru Grigson joined Paul Calvisi and Ron Wolfley to break it all down. Plus, find out when the Cardinals front office knew that Zaven Collins would be considered at No. 16, how Rondale Moore moves around the field and the upsid...

Ep. 507 - Cardinals safety Budda Baker joined Paul Calvisi and Ron Wolfley at Four Peaks Brewing Company in Tempe to discuss the 2021 schedule which includes three primetime home games. Plus, find out why Baker made the expensive switch to the No. 3 jersey and what he thinks about new teammates J.J. Watt, Malcolm Butler and Zaven Collins. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ep. 506 - Cornerbacks coach Greg Williams joined Paul Calvisi and Ron Wolfley to talk about the confidence and ability of rookie corners Marco Wilson and Tay Gowan, the addition of veteran Malcom Butler and what a healthy Robert Alford could mean to the Cardinals defense. Plus, Calvisi and Wolf take a dive into the 2021 Cards Draft class as a whole. How will linebackers Zaven Collins and Isaiah Si...

Ep. 505 - Cardinals play-by-play voice Dave Pasch joined Paul Calvisi and Ron Wolfley to preview the 2021 NFL Draft. What will the Cardinals do with the 16th pick? Will they trade up? Will they trade down? What happens if the top cornerbacks and wide receivers are gone when the Cardinals are on the clock? We examine the many ways the draft could unfold. Plus, the guys take their best guess as to w...

Ep. 504 - Pro Football Hall of Fame quarterback Kurt Warner joined Paul Calvisi and Ron Wolfley to talk about Kyler Murray heading into his third year, the value of proven veterans like J.J. Watt and A.J. Green, how center Rodney Hudson can take pressure off of Murray, the upcoming NFL Draft and more. Find out which way Warner would go with the 16th pick. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy in...

Ep. 503 - The 2021 NFL Draft is two weeks away and the Cardinals are making their final preparations. Director of player personnel Dru Grigson joined Paul Calvisi and Ron Wolfley to talk about scouting during the pandemic, meetings with prospects, covering pro days, building their draft board and more. Grigson also discusses the deepest positions in the draft and what it's like inside the war room...

Ep. 502 - Former Cardinals wide receiver Frank Sanders joined Paul Calvisi and Ron Wolfley to talk about the offseason additions and upcoming NFL Draft. Sanders reveals why he thinks A.J. Green will thrive in Arizona, how competition leads to greatness and what he feels are the major traits of a good cornerback. Plus, we remember Sanders' role in the improbable 1998 Wild Card win over the Cowboys...

Ep. 501 - Former Cardinals defensive lineman Frostee Rucker joined Paul Calvisi and Ron Wolfley to talk about J.J. Watt teaming with Chandler Jones up front, the outlook for the defense overall and how leadership can help take a team to the next level. Plus, Rucker discusses wide receiver A.J. Green and center Rodney Hudson, one-time teammates of his with the Bengals and Raiders respectively. Acco...

Ep. 500 - The Cardinals filled the biggest need on their roster on Thursday when they agreed to terms with cornerback Malcolm Butler. Paul Calvisi, Ron Wolfley and Darren Urban discuss Butler's fit, what's next for the corner position, the deep offensive line and yet another Larry Fitzgerald update. Plus, the guys celebrate the 500th episode of the Big Red Rage by remembering some of the greatest...