Big Red Rage

Ep. 601 - The annual Scouting combine continues this week with all eyes focused on the 2023 NFL Draft. Much of that focus is on the first few picks. Paul Calvisi and Ron Wolfley are joined by Darren Urban who provides insight from Indianapolis. What are the Cardinals looking to do with the third overall selection? Will coveted Alabama pass rusher Will Anderson be available? How will the legal issu...

Ep. 600 - When the Big Red Rage celebrates a milestone show, we go big with the guest. Cardinals legend Larry Fitzgerald joins Paul Calvisi and Ron Wolfley on the 600th episode to talk about the hiring of Jonathan Gannon, a new offense for Kyler Murray, the player's role in building a positive culture and how to respond to tough coaching. Fitzgerald also discusses his role on the Super Bowl Host C...

Ep. 599 - New Cardinals head coach Jonathan Gannon joined Paul Calvisi to talk philosophy, accountability, maximizing talent and what he expects his relationship to be like with quarterback Kyler Murray. Plus, Calvisi and Ron Wolfley talk about their first impressions of Gannon, how a defensive coach could be good for Murray, offensive coordinator possibilities and which players on defense could b...

Ep. 598 - The Cardinals search for a new head coach continues amid the buzz surrounding Super Bowl LVII coming up on Sunday at State Farm Stadium. Cardinals play-by-play voice Dave Pasch joins Paul Calvisi and Ron Wolfley to break down the reported coaching finalists. What can Giants offensive coordinator Mike Kafka and Bengals defensive coordinator Lou Anarumo potentially bring to the table? Plus...

Ep. 597 - While the Cardinals continue to search for their next head coach, other big decisions will need to be made in the near future. Former Cardinals quarterback Drew Stanton joins Paul Calvisi and Ron Wolfley to talk about some of the Cardinals who are set to become unrestricted free agents and who they should retain. Plus, more on the coaching search and a look ahead to the Eagles and Chiefs...

Ep. 596 - Titans play-by-play voice Mike Keith joins Paul Calvisi and Ron Wolfley to talk about the recent hiring of Cardinals general manager Monti Ossenfort. Find out why Ossenfort was held in high regard by everyone in Tennessee and what Keith thinks Monti will do for the Cardinals. Plus, things are starting to heat up in the search for a new head coach and the conference championships are sche...

Ep. 595 - New Cardinals general manager Monti Ossenfort has only been on the job for a few days but his schedule is packed. Paul Calvisi, Ron Wolfley and Darren Urban talk about Ossenfort's hire, his philosophy and scouting processes, plans for identifying a new head coach and much more. Plus, Calvisi and Wolf preview the divisional round of the NFL Playoffs. See omnystudio.com/listener for privac...

Ep. 594 - The 2023 season will have a vastly different look with a new general manager and head coach on the way. Paul Calvisi and Ron Wolfley chat about the major changes ahead, the Kyler Murray factor, the need to develop a strong culture and much more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ep. 593 - Cardinals guard Will Hernandez joins Paul Calvisi and Ron Wolfley to talk about the constant shuffling of the offensive line, the improved numbers in the run game during the past few weeks, QB David Blough's debut in Atlanta, facing the tough 49ers in the season finale, growing up as a soccer player in Las Vegas, eating grasshoppers in Mexico City, the glam-metal band Slaughter and much...

Ep. 592 - Center Billy Price joins Paul Calvisi and Ron Wolfley to discuss his upbringing in football-crazed Ohio, his time at Ohio State, absorbing a new offense after signing with the Cardinals in the middle of the season, what it's like going up against J.J. Watt in practice, Budda Baker's toughness, the return of QB Colt McCoy and what he expects to see from the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday. See...

Ep. 591 - Tight end Trey McBride had the best game of his rookie season in his home state of Colorado on Sunday. He joined Paul Calvisi and Ron Wolfley to talk about his performance, where he can improve, learning from veterans Zach Ertz and Maxx Williams and his small-town upbringing in Fort Morgan, Colorado. Plus, Calvisi and Wolfley preview the Christmas night matchup with the Buccaneers and ta...

Ep. 590 - Outside linebacker Cameron Thomas joined Paul Calvisi and Ron Wolfley to discuss his rookie season, the advice he's been given by J.J. Watt, getting a few big plays under his belt, his unique sack dance against the Chargers and much more. Plus, Calvisi and Wolf talk about the loss of QB Kyler Murray, how valuable Colt McCoy has been as a backup, the latest episode of Hard Knocks and the...

Ep. 589 - Running back James Conner joined Paul Calvisi and Ron Wolfley to discuss the success of the running game against the Chargers, seeking to maintain a physical brand of football and how the Cardinals are treating the final five games of the regular season. Plus, the guys focus on the New England Patriots who visit State Farm Stadium on Monday Night Football. See omnystudio.com/listener for...

Ep. 588 - At the bye week, Paul Calvisi, Ron Wolfley and Darren Urban weigh in on the 4-8 Cardinals and how they can finish strong during the final five games of the season. What did the first outing featuring DeAndre Hopkins and Hollywood Brown look like? Plus, conversations about the offensive line, the injuries to the unit and the future of the group going forward. See omnystudio.com/listener f...

Ep. 586 - Cornerback Antonio Hamilton has fought through adversity throughout his career. But nothing could compare to what he had to overcome at the end of 2022 training camp. Hamilton, on his fourth NFL team, was severely burned in a cooking accident that caused him to miss well over a month of action. Now back on the field, Hamilton is making an impact. He was the leading tackler in the win ove...

Ep. 585 - Midway through his second season, linebacker Zaven Collins is showing the potential that made him the Cardinals' top pick in the 2021 NFL Draft. Collins trails only Budda Baker for the team lead in tackles and he captured his first career pick six last weekend against the Seahawks. Collins joined Paul Calvisi and Ron Wolfley to talk about his progress, where he can still improve, the imp...

Ep. 584 - Rondale Moore is coming off a big game against the Vikings and looks to build upon the performance when the Seahawks visit State Farm Stadium on Sunday. Moore joins Paul Calvisi and Ron Wolfley to talk about his 38-yard touchdown in Minnesota, achieving an on-schedule offense, how Seattle likes to play defense, his basketball skills and much more. Plus, Calvisi and Wolf chat about the ho...

Ep. 583 - Cardinals cornerback Marco Wilson became a household name on Thursday Night Football against the Saints thanks to his pick six and viral leap into the end zone. Wilson hopes this is just the beginning. The Florida product joined Paul Calvisi and Ron Wolfley to talk about his season thus far, the reaction to his leap, his now-famous Parkour video, Vance Joseph's spirited meeting last Frid...

Ep. 582 - The Arizona Cardinals received a big boost this week as wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins returned to the team after serving a six-game suspension. The struggling offense should get an immediate boost. Paul Calvisi, Ron Wolfley and Darren Urban discuss Hop's impact, the loss of Hollywood Brown to a foot injury, trading for Robbie Anderson, Zaven Collins' progression, the unheralded defense a...

Ep. 581 - Near the end of the Eagles game last Sunday, Eno Benjamin was the last running back standing for the Cardinals. Injuries have made the position thin and Benjamin figures to carry the load on Sunday in Seattle against the Seahawks. On the Big Red Rage, Benjamin joined Paul Calvisi and Ron Wolfley to talk about his expanded role in the offense, building confidence and the challenge of faci...

Ep. 580 - After producing one of his career-best performances in Week 4 against the Panthers, defensive lineman Zach Allen joined Paul Calvisi and Ron Wolfley to talk about his 2022 season to date, why he found so much success in Charlotte, Jalen Hurts and the Philadelphia Eagles offense and much more. Plus, Calvisi and Wolf dive further into Sunday's matchup with Philly and discuss what can jumps...

Ep. 579 - Hollywood Brown joins Paul Calvisi and Ron Wolfley to talk about his role in the offense, developing chemistry with Kyler Murray, the return of Rondale Moore, the upcoming battle with the Carolina Panthers, playing with Baker Mayfield at Oklahoma and working as a Six Flags roller coaster operator so he could help pay for his JUCO tuition. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informati...

Ep. 578 - Tight end Maxx Williams suffered a major knee injury in last year and shocked many observers when he returned in time for the start of the 2022 season. Williams joined Paul Calvisi and Ron Wolfley to discuss the rehab process, rookie Trey McBride's upside, the thrilling win over the Raiders, Kyler Murray's magic and Sunday's NFC West battle with the Los Angeles Rams at State Farm Stadium...

Ep. 577 - The path to the NFL was not easy for Greg Dortch. The second-year wide receiver joins Paul Calvisi and Ron Wolfley to talk about beating the odds to make the Cardinals 53-man roster, his competitive nature, going against press coverage, moving on from the loss to the Chiefs and looking ahead to the Raiders. Plus, Calvisi and Wolf present some keys for Cardinals success in Las Vegas on Su...

Ep. 576 - Cardinals safety Jalen Thompson joins Paul Calvisi and Ron Wolfley to talk about his recent contract extension, being named a team captain, his relationship with fellow safety Budda Baker, the development of linebackers Isaiah Simmons and Zaven Collins, facing the Chiefs in the season opener and much more. Plus, Calvisi and Wolf break down key matchups, the injury report and what Hollywo...