Big Red Rage

Ep. 751 - Each season, the NFL head coach hiring cycle has the potential to move fast and furious. This year, however, the process appears more deliberate and calculated around the league. Paul Calvisi and Dani Sureck provide the latest updates on the Cardinals’ search for their next head coach. Plus, they break down which Cardinals players are entering pivotal seasons that could make or break the...

Ep. 750 - 2026 is set to be a year of transition for the Arizona Cardinals. What will the team look like in the post–Jonathan Gannon era? Paul Calvisi and Ron Wolfley break down the search for a new head coach as potential candidates begin to emerge. Plus, they revisit the breakout seasons of tight end Trey McBride and wide receiver Michael Wilson, examine who is poised to elevate their game in Ye...

Ep. 749 - The final game of the 2003 season against the Vikings was supposed to be a formality for the Cardinals. However, it turned into one of the most consequential moments in franchise history. Paul Calvisi and Darren Urban recount how an obscure Cardinals receiver made the biggest play of his life, winning the game in the finals seconds while sending shockwaves through three NFL cities. That...

Ep. 748 - When Kurt Warner arrived in Arizona in 2005, he was determined to revive his career and recapture the success he once enjoyed with the St. Louis Rams. A two-time MVP and Super Bowl champion, Warner faced the challenge of proving himself all over again. Defying the odds, he won the starting job, silenced his critics, and ultimately led the Cardinals to their first-ever Super Bowl appearan...

Ep. 747 - Markus Golden spent nine seasons chasing quarterbacks in the NFL. On Thursday’s Big Red Rage, he reunited with the Bird Gang at Flanker Kitchen and Sports Bar on the Great Lawn at State Farm Stadium. Golden joined Paul Calvisi and Ron Wolfley to reflect on his favorite moments from his Cardinals career, the origins of his relentless motor and “Keep Hunting” mentality, the success of form...

Ep. 746 - In the 2025 offseason, the Cardinals replaced longtime color analyst Ron Wolfley with former center A.Q. Shipley. On Thursday’s Big Red Rage, the two appeared together on stage at Flanker Kitchen and Sports Bar on the Great Lawn at State Farm Stadium. Wolfley, Shipley, and sideline reporter Paul Calvisi discussed the Cardinals’ tough loss to the Rams and their upcoming road game against...

Ep. 745 - The Cardinals entered the 2025 offseason looking to improve their pass rush. Mission accomplished. Edge rusher Josh Sweat has delivered exactly what they were hoping for. Through 12 games, he has matched his career high with 11 sacks and is making a strong case for his second Pro Bowl appearance. Sweat sat down with Paul Calvisi to discuss his season so far. Plus, former Cardinals offens...

Ep. 744 - During his playing career, Pat Tillman occupied more than one locker at Cardinals HQ in Tempe, but it is his final locker that now stands on display along the path players and coaches take to and from practice. During 2015 renovations, the locker was nearly lost before a longtime employee intercepted it from the buzzsaw with just seconds to spare. Paul Calvisi tells the story of how the...

Ep. 743 - Former Cardinals pass rusher Bertrand Berry joined Paul Calvisi and Ron Wolfley at Flanker Kitchen and Sports Bar on the Great Lawn at State Farm Stadium for a trip down memory lane. Berry, who hosted the show from 2005–2009, shared stories from his playing days along with some funny moments from past Big Red Rage episodes. He also weighed in on linebacker Josh Sweat, who has recorded ni...

Ep. 742 - Former Cardinals running back Marcel Shipp joined Paul Calvisi and Ron Wolfley at Flanker Kitchen and Sports Bar on the Great Lawn at State Farm Stadium to share memories from his playing days and break down how the Big Red can bounce back from their tough loss in Seattle. Linebacker Cody Simon also sat down with Calvisi to reflect on his first professional start, discuss how the NFL dif...

Ep. 741 - The Cardinals head into Week 10 with a 3-5 record but plenty of momentum after a dominant Monday Night Football win over the Cowboys. Former Cardinals wide receiver Frank Sanders joined Paul Calvisi and Ron Wolfley at Flanker Kitchen and Sports Bar on the Great Lawn at State Farm Stadium to discuss Jacoby Brissett taking over as starter for the injured Kyler Murray, Marvin Harrison Jr.’s...

Ep. 740 - Cardinals legend Adrian Wilson joined Paul Calvisi and Ron Wolfley at Flanker Kitchen and Sports Bar on the Great Lawn at State Farm Stadium to discuss playing after a bye week, competing under the lights of Monday Night Football, and what Kyler Murray’s return could mean for the offense. Wilson also reflected on the Cardinals’ magical 2008 Super Bowl run. Rookie Will Johnson talked with...

Ep. 739 - The Cardinals enter their bye week with a 2–5 record after dropping five straight games, all in heartbreaking fashion. How will they bounce back in the second half of the season? Paul Calvisi and Zach Gershman break it down. Plus, extended conversations with head coach Jonathan Gannon and radio color analyst A.Q. Shipley on what needs to change to start finishing games and add wins down...

Ep. 738 - Linebacker Mack Wilson Sr. joined Paul Calvisi to discuss his strong start to the 2025 season at middle linebacker, being named team captain, his favorite hit of the year, and what it will take to snap the Cardinals’ four-game losing streak with a win over the Packers on Sunday at State Farm Stadium. Plus, Calvisi and Ron Wolfley break down Walter Nolen III’s return to practice, Jacoby B...

Ep. 737 - Running back Zonovan “Bam” Knight made the most of his opportunities on Sunday against the Titans, scoring his second career touchdown and first as a member of the Cardinals. Knight joins Paul Calvisi to discuss how the Cardinals can bounce back from the tough loss to Tennessee, what it meant to make the 53-man roster out of training camp, and the team's confidence in quarterback Jacoby...

Ep. 736 - Cardinals third-year cornerback Kei'Trel Clark has made an impact in recent weeks, contributing in both pass coverage and in the run game. He joined Paul Calvisi to talk about his confidence, emotional play, mental toughness, how the defensive scheme suits him, and what he’s been able to learn from veterans like Budda Baker. Ron Wolfley also joins Calvisi to break down the tested running...

Ep. 735 - Former Cardinals offensive lineman Justin Pugh joins Paul Calvisi and Ron Wolfley to preview Thursday Night Football’s matchup against the Seahawks. He shares his plans to watch the game with fans at State Farm Stadium and breaks down how the Cardinals can beat their NFC West rival. Plus, Calvisi and Wolfley discuss the impact of losing running back James Conner to injury, the importance...

Ep. 734 - A trade acquisition last year, edge rusher Baron Browning has quickly become an impact player for the Cardinals defense. Browning joined Paul Calvisi to discuss why Nick Rallis' defensive scheme is a perfect fit for him, how he thinks he can still improve his game, the defense's performance as a unit so far in 2025 and what it was like being a standout high school football player in the...

Ep. 733 - Second-year cornerback Max Melton made a strong 2025 debut, recording six tackles and a pass breakup in the Cardinals’ 20-13 win over the Saints in New Orleans. He joined Paul Calvisi to discuss his Week 1 performance, growth since his rookie year, matchups with Marvin Harrison Jr. in college and the NFL, and rookie corner Will Johnson’s early impact. They also previewed the Week 2 match...

Ep. 732 - Just days before the Cardinals' season opener against the Saints in New Orleans, defensive lineman Dalvin Tomlinson sat down with Paul Calvisi to discuss the team's revamped defensive line, his growing chemistry with fellow lineman Calais Campbell, and his role in mentoring younger players on the roster. Plus, Ron Wolfley joined Calvisi to break down the keys to a successful season, high...

Ep. 731 - Cardinals second-year safety Dadrion Taylor-Demerson joined Paul Calvisi to discuss his understanding of the defense, what he learned during his rookie season, growing with the other members of the 2024 draft class, the new Cardinals Rivalries uniforms, and more. Former Cardinals pass rusher Markus Golden also joined Calvisi and Ron Wolfley to talk about the team's upgraded defensive fro...

Ep. 730 - Elijah Higgins joined Paul Calvisi to talk about his confidence going into his third NFL season, what it means to be part of a highly regarded tight end group, Trey McBride’s rise to stardom, and why Tip Reiman might be ready for a breakout year. Plus, Ron Wolfley joined Calvisi to discuss Mack Wilson Sr., assess the middle linebacker group, highlight players who need to make a strong im...

Ep. 729 - It was a hot day in Denver as the Cardinals and Broncos faced off in a joint practice on Thursday. Defensive lineman L.J. Collier sat down with Paul Calvisi to talk about going up against the Broncos offense, which young players he thinks will step up this season, and how the defensive line can help the rest of the defense. Former Cardinals linebacker Sam Acho breaks down what he saw at...

Ep. 728 - Versatility. That's the name of the game for Cardinals Safety Jalen Thompson, who joined Paul Calvisi and Ron Wolfley on the Big Red Rage. Thompson tells Paul and Wolf why it's so important to him to be able to do it all as a defensive back and what stands out the most to him about this defense going into the 2025 season. Plus, the guys discuss the end of training camp at State Farm Stad...

Ep. 727 - Cardinals tight end Tip Reiman joins Paul Calvisi and Ron Wolfley to break down the transition from his rookie season to year two in the NFL. He shares key takeaways from his offseason at Tight End University, what he's focusing on to sharpen his game especially in pass protection, footwork, and hand placement, and recalls his unforgettable "Welcome to the NFL" moment. Reiman also looks...