Big Red Rage

Ep. 651 - Running backs coach Autry Denson joins Paul Calvisi and Ron Wolfley to talk about the Cardinals successful run game in 2023, helping guide James Conner to his first career 1,000-yard rushing season, what a solid ground game does for QB Kyler Murray, the always-smiling Michael Carter and providing guidance to his position group both on and off the field. Plus, Calvisi and Wolf review Supe...

Ep. 650 - Former Cardinals quarterback Drew Stanton joined Paul Calvisi and Darren Urban to talk about Kyler Murray's comfort level in Drew Petzing's offense, finding success in the run game, the breakout season of Trey McBride, the upcoming NFL Draft and much more. Plus, Calvisi and Urban look ahead to free agency, the draft and Sunday's Super Bowl matchup between the 49ers and Chiefs. See omnyst...

Ep. 649 - Former Cardinals wide receiver Frank Sanders joined Paul Calvisi and Ron Wolfley to discuss the future of Kyler Murray, Trey McBride's emergence and how his skillset helps the offense, James Conner's value and if he thinks the Cardinals should select Ohio State receiver Marvin Harrison, Jr. if he is available when the Big Red are on the clock in the 2024 NFL Draft. Plus, Calvisi and Wolf...

Ep. 648 - Former Cardinals safety Kerry Rhodes joined Paul Calvisi and Ron Wolfley to talk about his former Louisville teammate Jonathan Gannon establishing a new culture in Arizona, what impressed him about Kyler Murray and why he thinks Lamar Jackson will reach the Super Bowl. Plus, the two-time host of the Big Red Rage talks about his growing music career, why he moved on from the game of footb...

Ep. 647 - Cardinals tight ends coach Ben Steele joined Paul Calvisi and Ron Wolfley to talk about Trey McBride's breakout season and his developing blocking skills, the collective upside of the tight end group, working for Jonathan Gannon and more. Plus, Calvisi and Wolf preview the upcoming divisional round of the NFL playoffs. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ep. 646 - Pittsburgh Steelers analyst Craig Wolfley joined Paul Calvisi and Ron Wolfley to talk about running back James Conner's career year and emergence as the heart and soul of the Arizona Cardinals. Plus, Calvisi and Wolf unpack the 2023 season, examine the future of quarterback Kyler Murray in Drew Petzing's offense and talk about rookies who might take their game to the next level like tigh...

Ep. 645 - Cardinals second-year tight end Trey McBride joined Paul Calvisi and Ron Wolfley at Trophy in Chandler to talk about the big win over the Eagles in Philadelphia, his breakout season, culture building with Jonathan Gannon, his growing relationship with QB Kyler Murray and being driven to become as good a blocker as he is a pass catcher. Plus, a look ahead to Sunday's season finale against...

Ep 644 - Hjalte Froholdt joined Paul Calvisi and Ron Wolfley to discuss leading the offensive line from the center position, clearing the way for James Conner in the run game and building a relationship with Kyler Murray both on and off the field. Plus, Froholdt talks about growing up in Denmark, Viking culture, switching from defense to offense at Arkansas, lifting weights in his garage, his favo...

Ep. 643 - Cardinals running back Emari Demercado joined Paul Calvisi and Ron Wolfley at Trophy in Chandler to discuss his rookie year, playing a big role on third downs, pass protecting against great edge rushers like Nick Bosa and Montez Sweat, what worked on his 49-yard touchdown run against San Francisco, why academics were always important to him while growing up, the lessons learned from Jame...

Ep. 642 - Guard Will Hernandez joined Paul Calvisi and Ron Wolfley at Trophy in Chandler to talk about returning to action coming out of the bye week, what it's like to block for a physical running back like James Conner, tight end Trey McBride's big year and the upcoming battle with the 49ers on Sunday at State Farm Stadium. Plus, Hernandez takes you inside the offensive line room. Be careful, yo...

Ep. 641 - The 2003 season finale against the Minnesota Vikings had plenty of significance for the Arizona 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 a journeyman Cardinals wide receiver made the biggest play of his life, simultaneously sent shockwaves through three NFL cities and significantly a...

Ep. 640 - Rookie cornerback Kei'Trel Clark joined Paul Calvisi and Ron Wolfley at Trophy in Chandler to talk about what it took to return to the field after being benched on defense for several weeks. Also, Clark discusses how he prepares for opposing receivers, his relationship with fellow rookies, what he has learned from Budda Baker and the challenge of facing the Steelers in Pittsburgh on Sund...

Ep. 639 - 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. 638 - Rookie pass rusher BJ Ojulari set career highs in tackles (8) and sacks (2) during the Cardinals 25-23 win over the Falcons on Sunday at State Farm Stadium. Ojulari joined Paul Calvisi and Ron Wolfley at Trophy in Chandler to discuss his career day, his favorite pass rush moves, where he needs to improve and how the return of quarterback Kyler Murray energized the entire team. Plus, Ojul...

Ep. 637 - Cardinals rookie defensive lineman Dante Stills was known more as a pass rusher coming out of West Virginia. However as the 2023 season has progressed, Stills has worked hard to defend the run and the effort has not gone unnoticed by his coaches and teammates. Stills joined Paul Calvisi and Ron Wolfley at Trophy in Chandler to discuss the progress he's made thus far, the return of Kyler...

Ep. 636 - Tight end Trey McBride joins Paul Calvisi and Ron Wolfley to discuss his upbringing in rural Colorado, why he chose football over baseball and basketball, his 2023 season to date, the recent increase in production and confidence and what he sees from rookie QB Clayton Tune. Plus, Calvisi and Wolf talk about the busy week in the QB room and look ahead to the Cleveland Browns and their ver...

Ep. 635 - Rookie cornerback Garrett Williams joined Paul Calvisi and Ron Wolfley at Trophy in Chandler to discuss his NFL debut last week in Seattle. It's been a long road back to the field for Williams who spent the better part of a year rehabbing from a torn ACL suffered last season while in college at Syracuse. Williams also talks about getting an pick in his first game action, his initial impr...

Ep. 634 - Running back Keaontay Ingram joined Paul Calvisi and Ron Wolfley from Trophy in Chandler to discuss his new role while starter James Conner rehabs his injury, the importance of executing in the red zone, Budda Baker's leadership and the upcoming matchup with the Seattle Seahawks at Lumen Field. Plus, Ingram discusses why fans should be very excited about the impending return of quarterba...

Ep. 633 - The Cardinals begin a two-week stretch of their schedule that features matchups with NFC West foes on the road. First up are the Rams in Los Angeles. Linebacker Zaven Collins joins Paul Calvisi and Dani Sureck to talk about facing Sean McVay's offense. Plus, Collins discusses his small-town upbringing in Oklahoma, the adjustment to outside linebacker, aliens and UFOs, being a gymnast in...

Ep. 632 - Rookie wide receiver Michael Wilson joined Paul Calvisi and Ron Wolfley to talk about his two-touchdown performance against the 49ers, growing in the offense with QB Joshua Dobbs, earning high praise from Cardinals legend Larry Fitzgerald and training with former NFL receiver T.J. Houshmandzadeh. Plus, Wilson recalls draft day as one of the best days of his life and explains why his Seni...

Ep. 631 - Wide receiver Rondale Moore scored a 45-yard touchdown during the Cardinals 28-16 victory over the Cowboys last Sunday. He did so out of the backfield. Could we see more of Rondale at running back? Moore joined Paul Calvisi and Ron Wolfley to discuss his versatility, the execution on offense, a new culture being established by GM Monti Ossenfort and head coach Jonathan Gannon and the upc...

Ep. 630 - Linebacker Kyzir White joins Paul Calvisi and Ron Wolfley to talk about leading the Cardinals defense as a captain, his path to the NFL, playing for Jonathan Gannon, the loss of Budda Baker, Kyler Murray's potential impact, James Conner's running style and the upcoming matchup with the Dallas Cowboys. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ep. 629 - Linebacker Dennis Gardeck joined Paul Calvisi and Ron Wolfley to talk about his standout performance against the Commanders and the upcoming home opener against the Giants at State Farm Stadium. Last Sunday, Gardeck collected two sacks and a forced fumble that was returned for a touchdown by teammate Cam Thomas. Plus, Calvisi and Wolf talk about the offense needing to improve on their We...

Ep. 628 - Defensive lineman L.J. Collier joins Paul Calvisi and Ron Wolfley to discuss his upbringing in a tiny town, getting a fresh start after four years in Seattle, how he thinks he can strive in Nick Rallis' defensive system and facing the Commanders in the season opener. Plus, Calvisi and Wolf discuss reports that Joshua Dobbs will be the Cardinals starting quarterback and what that means fo...

Ep. 627 - When quarterback Joshua Dobbs was traded from Cleveland to Arizona last week, he was immediately reunited with Cardinals offensive coordinator Drew Petzing who was Dobbs' QB coach with the Browns. Paul Calvisi and Ron Wolfley talk about how that prior relationship will help get Dobbs ready for the regular season should he be called upon to play immediately. Plus, discussions about Budda...