The Cards Wire podcast: Rise Up, See Red

Before the Cardinals took on the Minnesota Vikings, they made three trades. In this solo show, Jess breaks down what the trades mean and goes over what to look forward to in the preseason finale and the Cardinals' 2024 draft picks. 

The Cardinals played their second preseason game, getting trounced by the Chiefs. Jess and Seth break down the good and bad, talk about a decided position battle and what recent roster moves mean. 

With the Cardinals hosting the Chiefs in for their second preseason contest, Jess previews the game with players to watch, things he wants to see and more. 

The Cardinals picked up a win in the preseason opener and Seth and Jess both talk about it. Who and what stood out in the game? How important if at all was the win and what can we take away from the playing time for the players who got into the game?

The preseason officially begins for the Arizona Cardinals as they host the Denver Broncos Friday night. In this edition of the show, Jess talks about what he wants to see and what players he is watching in the game. He also goes over what Colt McCoy said about Kyler Murray's return. 

Leading up to the Arizona Cardinals' preseason opener, Jess and Seth talk about the addition and subsequent injury to running back Marlon Mack, the first preseason depth chart and react to comments Isaiah Simmons had this week.   

Jess and Seth talk about some of the early topics from training camp. 

The Arizona Cardinals opened training camp and made some roster moves. Jess and Seth break down the roster moves, discuss what they are most looking forward to, go over the position battles they are watching and gives players who could surprise this year in camp. 

The final opponent preview show -- No. 14 in 14 days -- is about the Philadelphia Eagles, whom the Arizona Cardinals face in Week 17 on New Year's Eve.  Jess has Eagles Wire managing editor Glenn Erby on the show to talk about the Eagles' 2022 season, their offseason and what the expectations are in Philly in 2023. 

Our second-to-last Arizona Cardinals opponent preview in 2023 features the Dallas Cowboys, whom Arizona hosts in Week 3.  Jess brings on Cowboys Wire managing editor KD Drummond to discuss the Cowboys' 2022 season, their offseason moves in free agency and the draft and what is expected in Dallas in 2023. 

The next show in our 14 shows in 14 days is about the Arizona Cardinals' Week 2 and home opener opponent, the New York Giants. Jess brings on Giants Wire writer John Fennely to talk about last season, the offseason and the upcoming season. 

The opponent preview series continues as we are in the final group of games — the Cardinals' 4 NFC East opponents. Jess brings on Commanders Wire managing editor Bryan Manning to talk about the Commanders, their 2022 season, the offseason and what is expected in 2023. The Cardinals face the Commanders on the road in Week 1. 

The 14 shows in 14 days of 2023 opponent previews for the Arizona Cardinals continue with the Pittsburgh Steelers. Jess chats with Steelers Wire managing editor Curt Popejoy to talk about 2022, the offseason and expectations for 2023. 

The opponent previews continue as Jess has Browns Wire managing editor Cory Kinnan on the show to talk about the Browns. The Cardinals face them on the road in Week 9. They talk about 2022, the offseason and expectations for 2023. 

In yet another 2023 opponent preview for the Arizona Cardinals,Jess Root chats with Ravens Wire managing editor Kevin Oestreicher to discuss the Ravens' 2022 season, their offseason moves and what is expected in 2023. 

The opponent preview show series continues with the first of the Cardinals' 4 games against the AFC North. Jess chats with Bengals Wire contributing writer Greg Wilson to talk about the Bengals' 2022 season, their offseason and what to expect in 2023. 

Jess chats with Texans Wire managing editor Mark Lane to discuss the Texans, whom the Cardinals play in 2023. They look back at the 2022 season, the offseason and what is expected in 2023.

The Arizona Cardinals host the Atlanta Falcons in Week 8 in 2023. They play them as one of their last-place games on their schedule, as both teams finished last in their respective divisions in 2022. Jess chats with Falcons Wire managing editor Matt Urben to discuss Atlanta's 2022 season, the offseason and the expectations for 2023. 

Jess continues his opponent preview shows, beginning with the Cardinals' "last-place games".  He chats with Bears Wire managing editor and senior editor of the NFL Wire Alyssa Barbieri (Jess' boss) to talk about the Bears' 2022 season, their offseason and what is to come in 2023. 

Jess talks to Rams Wire managing editor Cam DaSilva about the Rams' 2022 season, what they did in the offseason and what is expected in 2023. 

Jess teams up with Seahawks Wire managing editor Tim Weaver to discuss the Seahawks' 2022 season, their offseason and what is expected for 2023. The Cardinals face the Seahawks twice in 2023. 

Jess teams up with Niners Wire managing editor Kyle Madson to talk about the San Francisco 49ers, whom the Arizona Cardinals face twice this season.  They look back at the 2022 season, this offseason and look ahead at expectations and outlooks for the 2023 season. 

Jess and Seth go position by position to predict what the Arizona Cardinals' starting lineup on offense, defense and special teams will be in 2023 in Week 1.   

Jess gets on for a solo show and discusses three main things that have come up for the Arizona Cardinals. He reacts to PFT's Mike Florio's idea that the Cardinals' "tampering" with Jonathan Gannon could lead to a lawsuit. He talks about the possibilities of who might start at ILB next to Kyzir White with Isaiah Simmons moving to safety and Zaven Collins seemingly moving to the edge. He also remind...

Jess and Seth return with another offseason show, discussing how Budda Baker was snubbed from a top safeties list and CBS Sports' top 100. They go over where the Cardinals' receivers and offensive linemen are ranked in the league by PFF and then go over their takeaways from the offseason program.