Red Rain Podcast with Walter Mitchell

Welcome back, Cardinals fans. Walter returns to discuss Brian Flores opting to take the offer in hand and become the Minnesota Vikings Defensive Coordinator. Walter talks about the final two candidates, Lou Anarumo and Mike Kafka, and why Anarumo should be the next coach by the end of the week. Walter discusses the 'elephants in the room' in Arizona that are dragging out this coaching search, part...

Welcome back, Cardinals fans. Walter returns following the news of Sean Payton joining the Denver Broncos, and the image of Bidwill and the Cardinals being used as leverage by Dan Quinn and Sean Payton. In addition, Walter discusses two candidates who would be ideal Head Coaches going forward, including one who will be interviewing for the first time later this week in Lou Anarumo. Walter also dis...

Welcome back, Cardinals fans. Walter returns to discuss the ongoing head coaching search for the Arizona Cardinals Owner Michael Bidwill and General Manager Monti Ossenfort. Dan Quinn met with the team for a second time, and Brian Flores had his initial interview with the team. Walter discusses how both of their defensive schemes could impact the Cardinals, and projects some of the draft picks and...

Welcome back, Cardinals fans. This week, the Arizona Cardinals hired Monti Ossenfort as the new General Manager to replace Steve Keim. With the GM position now set, Walter discusses the trends in the Cardinals coaching interviews, and who could be leading the way for the hire. Plus, a connection between Monti Ossenfort and Brian Flores seems like it makes too much sense for the Arizona Cardinals t...

Welcome back, Cardinals fans. Following the end of the 2022 season, the Arizona Cardinals fired Head Coach Kliff Kingsbury to get a 'clean slate' of new General Manager and Head Coach. Walter discusses Kliff departure, the connection of Sean Payton to Arizona, and Sean McVay's likely decision to step away from the Los Angeles Rams. In addition, reports indicate the Cardinals are planning to trade...

Welcome back, Cardinals fans. Following a hard-fought loss against the Atlanta Falcons, Walter returns to discuss David Blough, James Connor, Zaven Collins, the Cardinals running game vs Atlanta, and more from the penultimate game of the Cardinals season. Plus, with news of Sean Payton's interest in Arizona floating around, combined with the Cardinals being guaranteed a Draft pick between 3-6, Wal...

Welcome back, Cardinals fans. Following the 19-16 Overtime Loss for the Cardinals on Christmas, Walter breaks down the 'magnum opus' defensive performance from Vance Joseph, and discusses the Cardinals coaches on Episode 6 of Hard Knocks. Plus, why Myjai Sanders and Cam Thomas have a future on the Cardinals, giving them flexibility at the top of the draft. JJ Watt also put on a big performance bot...

Welcome back, Cardinals fans. Walter returns following the Cardinals loss to Denver, as well as the news that Steve Keim is stepping away as General Manager, and is unlikely to be retained following the season. Walter discusses the offensive struggles, including the AJ Green and Greg Dortch conundrum. Plus, the defense is in question after allowing 21 points in the 2nd Half, the most points Denver...

Welcome back, Cardinals fans. Walter discusses Kyler Murray's likely Torn ACL injury suffered on the third play of the game, which will keep him out for 2023's offseason and potentially into the regular season with a 9-12 month recovery. Walter discusses what this means for the Cardinals future, and what the team may do for 2022, 2023 and beyond. Plus, Vance Joseph's comments about Patriots Offens...

Welcome back, Cardinals fans. Amidst the Arizona Cardinals bye week, Walter is joined by Marcos Labrada of AZSports Underground to discuss the state of the Arizona Cardinals. Walter and Marcos discuss some of the false narratives around the Cardinals offense, and the impending breakup with Kliff Kingsbury and Kyler Murray. Plus, Marcos brings some statistics that show the Cardinals strengths in ru...

Welcome back, Cardinals fans. It’s a heartbreaking Monday after the Cardinals led the Chargers all game, only to see the game slip away in the final two minutes. Walter returns to discuss the Offensive game plan against the lackluster Chargers defense, James Conner, Kyler Murray's performances in the running game and passing game. Plus a deep breakdown of the two-point conversion play to Gerald Ev...

Welcome back, Cardinals fans. The Cardinals took a big loss 38-10 against the San Fransisco 49ers, leaving us with questions about where to go from here. Walter discusses many of the defensive breakdowns, the controversial DeAndre Hopkins penalty, and the offensive line concerns. Also, a discussion about defensive schematics guarding Brandon Aiyuk and Deebo Samuel, and some of the more disappointi...

Welcome back, Cardinals fans. Following the Arizona Cardinals' victory over the Los Angeles Rams, Kliff Kingsbury 'likes where this is headed' for the 4-6 Arizona Cardinals. Walter returns to discuss Colt McCoy's performance against Arizona, Rondale Moore, the Cardinals defense, and more of the biggest storylines coming out of the 2nd win in 13 games against Sean McVay, Aaron Donald, and the defen...

Welcome back, Cardinals fans. Walter returns following the Cardinals 2nd loss against the Seattle Seahawks in 2022, dropping the team to 3-6 and 4-11 going back to last year. Walter discusses the offense's struggles, Kyler's 7.0 yards per completion, and the usage of DeAndre Hopkins and Robby Anderson. Plus, Zaven Collins' big game, defensive breakdowns on Noah Fant, and the gameplan stopping Kenn...

Welcome back, Cardinals fans. Walter returns to discuss the Arizona Cardinals loss against the 6-1 Minnesota Vikings. We have a break down of the Cardinals offense struggling to snap the ball, defending Justin Jefferson, and the run defense having their worst game of the season. Plus, the strange AJ Green snap count, Robby Anderson's transition, and Zach Ertz's usage rate in the offense. Plus, the...

Welcome back, Cardinals fans. Walter is back following a Thursday Night Fireworks Show in Arizona, as the Cardinals beat the New Orleans Saints 42-34. Walter discusses the ways the Cardinals offense flipped the script in the 1st Half of the Saints game, and where Kyler Murray and the Cardinals playcalling adjusted. Plus, the Pick-Six from Marco Wilson and Isaiah Simmons carried the day for the Car...

Welcome back, Cardinals fans. Walter is back following a disappointing loss against the Seattle Seahawks, as the Arizona season starts slipping away from them. Walter discusses Steve Keim's inability to build a stable foundation, followed by an in-depth discussion of the Offensive woes in Seattle. Plus the dynamic between Kliff Kingsbury and Kyler Murray, Greg Dortch disappearing, Hollywood Brown'...

Welcome back, Cardinals fans. Walter is back following the Cardinals close 20-17 loss against the Philadelphia Eagles. Walter discusses the 'Crawl Ball' 1st Half Arizona offense, still without a 1st quarter score in 2022. Plus, what defensive adjustments did Arizona make in the 2nd half, Byron Murphy's breakout performance, and Isaiah Simmons playing a great game vs the Eagles running attack. Plus...

Welcome back, Cardinals fans!! Walter returns to #CarrytheDortch following a Cardinals victory against the Carolina Panthers. Walter discusses JJ Watt's medical situation, the defense making key tackles, especially from Zaven Collins and Zach Allen. Plus, the duality of the Cardinals Offense in the 2 Halves, and a conversation about the Cardinals having the fastest 4 x 100 relay team of Wide Recie...

Welcome back, Cardinals fans. Walter returns to break down the Cardinals 8 point loss (and it wasn't that close) against the Los Angeles Rams at home. Walter discusses Kliff Kingsbury and Vance Joseph's inability to adjust midgame, and make the adjustments from the initial gameplan. Also, the Cardinals targeting Hollywood Brown 1v1 vs Jalen Ramsey, and the lack of run plays from both Kyler and Con...

Welcome back, Cardinals fans. Walter is back to discuss the incredible 20-point 2nd half comeback for the Arizona Cardinals in Las Vegas. Walter discusses the time of possession flip in the two halves, the Cardinals linebackers and the gameplan on defense, the strength of the Offensive Line unit, and limiting Davante Adams to 2 catches and 12 yards. Plus, all the incredible plays from Kyler, using...

Welcome back, Cardinals fans. Following the Cardinals 44-21 (and it wasn't that close) defeat against the Kansas City Chiefs, Walter discusses the shortcomings with the Cardinals' Zone Coverage Defense, Vance Joseph's playcalling, and the decision to give Isaiah Simmons the "Green Dot" instead of Budda Baker in the middle of the zone. Also, a discussion about the Chiefs Running Backs catching pass...

Welcome back, Cardinals fans. Following the Cardinals last preseason game against the Tennessee Titans, Walter returns to discuss the performance of all the position groups, and discuss some of the most intriguing roster decisions the Cardinals have in front of them. Walter also discusses the role of Keaontay Ingram and Andy Isabella with roster cuts on the horizon. Also, who the Cardinals should...

Welcome back, Cardinals fans. The Cardinals wrapped up Preseason Game #2 at home against the Baltimore Ravens. Walter is back to discuss all of the different position groups, and some updates on the Final 53 man roster for the Cardinals. Plus, what do the Cardinals do with their 3 best Wide Receivers, all 4 Quarterbacks, and the struggles of the Linebackers vs Baltimore. Plus, what the Cardinals w...

Welcome back, Cardinals fans. Today, Walter is joined by special guest Barry Shuck, a Staff Writer for the Cleveland Browns at Dawgsbynature.com. Barry and Walter discuss the settlement agreement from the NFL and NFLPA on Deshaun Watson's suspension. Additionally, they discuss the state of the Cleveland Browns heading into 2022, and Baker Mayfield's Browns and Panthers career. Barry and Walter als...