Rise Up See Red Podcast

Bills Wire managing editor Nick Wojton joins Jess on the show as the Cardinals open the season against the Bills on the road this weekend. They preview the Bills and what they will try to do, look at biggest matchups and then make predictions for the game. 

It is officially Week 1. Seth and Jess talk about the way the Cardinals selected captains this year and then go over stats they hope to see on offense and defense for the Cardinals, if they are going to be a successful team in 2024. 

Following the Cardinals' moves to get the roster to the necessary 53 players, Jess and Seth break down the roster position by position. They go over who was cut, who was left, what surprises there were and what needs they still have. 

Howard Balzer gives an audio update following the Cardinals' moves to get the roster to 53 players. He talks about the dizzying days leading up to cutdown day and gives his thoughts on some of the moves that were made. 

Jess and Seth were back to talk about the latest with the Cardinals following their preseason loss to the Indianapolis Colts. They talk about the good and the bad from the game. They discuss whether or not not playing the starters is a good idea, go over recent roster moves and what they mean, and they predict possible surprise cuts. 

Howard Balzer gives an audio update as the Cardinals had two joint practices with the Indianapolis Colts and will face them in their second preseason game on Saturday. He addresses the need to have context when taking away anything in preseason contests and also gives players to watch in the game this weekend. 

The Arizona Cardinals are in Indianapolis for a pair of joint practices before their preseason matchup Saturday with the Colts. Howard Balzer gives us an update on the Cardinals. He speaks of the trend around the league for joint practices. He talks about the quarterback play for the Cardinals and what the rotation might be this weekend.  He also discusses the notion of trading for a player like H...

Jess and Seth look back at the Cardinals' preseason opener and give their thoughts on the following things: The battle between quarterbacks Desmond Ridder and Clayton Tune How the rookies did in the game Other studs and duds in the game What we want to see this week in Indy

The Arizona Cardinals wrapped up training camp this week and face the New Orleans Saints in their preseason opener Saturday. Howard Balzer gives us his final training camp update and tells us what to watch and who to expect to play for the Cardinals in their game on Saturday. 

The Arizona Cardinals held their final open practice of training camp on Wednesday. Howard Balzer was there. In this update for the show, he talks about the outside linebacker position, the injuries and the new food options at State Farm Stadium. 

Jess and Seth return to talk about the latest with the Arizona Cardinals. They talk about the impact of BJ Ojulari's injury and what the Cardinals can do at outside linebacker. They talk about Zaven Collins' new contract. They discuss Kyler Murray not playing in the preseason and what other players probably will not play, and then go over the first depth chart of the preseason. 

This latest show comes from Canton, Ohio. Howard Balzer was there for the 2024 Hall of Fame enshrinement ceremony. In this show, he tells us about his time there, as former Cardinal Dwight Freeney was one of the inductees. Freeney gave a little shoutout to a couple of players and former head coach Bruce Arians.  Enjoy this one as Howard tells us about his experience there this year with the new Ha...

Howard Balzer speaks on this edition of the show, giving updates from training camp for the Arizona Cardinals. He talks about what he heard and saw in camp on Tuesday. 

Jess and Seth are back to talk about the first week of training camp for the Cardinals. They go over the team's health and Kyler Murray's maturation as a leader. They talk about camp standouts and discuss what they still want to see in the weeks to come. 

The Arizona Cardinals put pads on for the first time in practice on Monday. Howard Balzer gives us his camp updates, talking about how different things were in the past in training camps, Kyler Murray and the running back situation. 

The Cardinals returned to practice on Sunday for another three-day cycle of training camp practices. Howard Balzer gives us the latest updates from camp, talking about center Hjalte Froholdt, Jon Gaines, edge defenders, team health, and the fun that season ticket holders had for their exclusive practice. 

In a special edition of the show, Jess talks to FTN Fantasy's Aaron Schatz, the creator of DVOA and the author of the yearly FTN Football Almanac . The 20th edition was released recently. Check it out.  Schatz talks about the Cardinals' 2023 season, the play of Kyler Murray, projections for the Cardinals in 2024 and gives some fantasy insight. 

The Arizona Cardinals had a day off after three days of practice in training camp, so Howard Balzer gives an end-of-week wrap-up.  He reminisces about how things have changed in years past in training camps. He tells us about how the Cardinals were one of only two teams not to have a player fail a physical to start camp.  He talked about players of note in the first week. Enjoy the show!

The Cardinals held their first public practice in front of fans on Thursday at State Farm Stadium. Howard Balzer was there and saw and heard it all. He brings us this training camp update, discussing the scuffle between Will Hernandez and Mack Wilson, some of the big plays that were made on offense, how the offensive line looks and more. 

Howard Balzer gives us some news and thoughts from the first day of training camp for the Cardinals on Wednesday. 

As the Arizona Cardinals open training camp, Jess and Seth go over what they are excited about, what questions and concerns they have and what players they have their eyes on and what players they think will stand out in camp. 

The opponent preview show series is complete! This is show No. 14 in 14 days about the Arizona Cardinals' 14 2024 opponents. It is about the Carolina Panthers, whom the Cardinals face on the road in Week 16.  Jess is joined by Panthers Wire writer Natalie Miller to discuss the Panthers' abysmal 2023 season, their coaching change and offseason moves and what they expect in 2024. 

This is show No. 13 of the 14 shows in 14 days about the Arizona Cardinals' 14 2024 opponents. It is about the New England Patriots, whom the Cardinals face at home in Week 15. Jess is joined by Patriots Wire managing editor Jordy McElroy. They discuss the Patriots' 2023 season, their offseason and what they expect in 2024. 

The 2024 Arizona Cardinals opponent preview series continues. Show No. 12 of 14 in 14 days about the Cardinals' 14 opponents this coming season is about the Minnesota Vikings, whom they face on the road in Week 13.  Jess speaks with Vikings Wire managing editor Andrew Harbaugh about the Vikings' 2023 season, their offseason, moving on from Kirk Cousins and what expectations there are for the 2024...

This is the 11th show of the 14 shows in 14 days about the Arizona Cardinals' 14 opponents in 2024. This one focuses on the Seattle Seahawks, whom the Cardinals face twice in three weeks, on the road in week 12 and at home in Week 14. Jess is joined by former Seahawks Wire managing editor Tim Weaver to talk about Seattle's 2023 season, the offseason and the expectations for the Seahawks in 2024.