Arizona Cardinals Podcasts

Players are dealing with the end of OTAs and the rise in Arizona temperatures - but JG says it’s good for the plasma. Meanwhile, Paul Calvisi, Darren Urban, and Dani Sureck have an air-conditioned studio to talk about the inspiring story of rookie Xavier Thomas and the outside linebacker room, BJ Ojulari’s stride work, the impressive upgrade of the defensive line, the need(?) to sign a veteran cornerback, Greg Dortch’s potential, whether our trio would pick a gold jacket or a ring, the need for Kyler Murray to be great, and Darren’s ineffectiveness as a parent.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Cardinals are in the middle of their third and final week of OTAs and their two first-round draft picks are turning heads. Wide receiver Marvin Harrison Jr. and defensive lineman Darius Robinson have received high praise from their coaches and teammates. Craig Grialou, Paul Calvisi and Rob Fredrickson talk about the impact each player can have in 2024. Plus, discussions about Jonathan Gannon's developing relationship with quarterback Kyler Murray, edge rusher BJ Ojulari's upside in his second year and how Budda Baker's hunger for a big year.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ep. 763 - It didn’t happen a year ago. And before 2023, it was all the way back in 2015 - eight years earlier - in which a Cardinals team did not have a player record at least 10 sacks in a single season. BJ Ojulari, and the rest of the Cardinals outside linebackers, want to make double-digit sack-seasons a yearly occurrence. Craig Grialou and Paul Calvisi discuss the expectations for Ojulari, who on Monday explained why he’s wearing No. 9 rather than 18. Plus, Budda Baker wants to be a Cardinal beyond this season; long-time special teams coordinator Jeff Rodgers predicts a big increase in kickoff returns; the joint practices against the Colts in Indianapolis will be at night; and the final week of OTAs brought the heat, quite literally the heat.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ep. 666 - After spending all last offseason rehabbing an injury, Cardinals cornerback Garrett Williams is glad to be out there working with his teammates this year. The second-year DB joins Paul Calvisi and Dani Sureck to discuss what it takes to be a great slot cornerback, how the Cardinals cornerback room is shaping up and what he's noticed from Marvin Harrison Jr. after going against him in practice. Plus, Calvisi and Sureck talk about the second week of OTAs, how Kyler Murray has grown as a leader on and off the field and how James Conner thinks his career year in 2023 was his floor, not his ceiling.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ep. 762 - A top-5 run game a year ago, yet listening to several players talk this offseason, the Cardinals expect to be much better in 2024. Collectively and individually, especially when it comes to James Conner. The offensive linemen have a goal, a goal Paris Johnson Jr. shared with reporters this week. Craig Grialou and Zach Gershman reveal the goal as well as discuss the goal Paris has for himself plus the type of leadership Paris hopes to bring to the team. Also, it’s Week 2 of OTAs which brought some clarity when it comes to the role(s) both Cameron Thomas and Evan Brown are expected to have this season. And speaking of this season, the new kickoff rule - what will it look like? Zach got a glimpse of it during the open portion of practice on Tuesday.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ep. 97 - Las altas temperaturas ya se sienten en el desierto pero el proceso no se detiene en el nido. Hoy Luis Hernández y Rolando Cantú nos hablan de las más recientes novedades en el equipo incluyendo la firma de contrato de Marvin Harrison Jr. Será acaso que Rolando ya se va a comprar el jersey con el #18?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As May comes to a close, Paul Calvisi, Darren Urban and Dani Sureck don’t need any artificial intelligence to spark up their newest podcast. Topics include how the Cardinals are clearly ahead of last year as they prep in OTAs, how that might be impacted if the newest NFLPA offseason proposal comes to pass, the past looooong NFL training camps, Kyler Murray’s continued growth as QB and leader, James Conner as leader, BJ Ojulari’s needed jump this season (and need for a nickname?), how the new kickoff rule looks for real, the quiet offseason of Budda (and J.T.), LeBron as a football player, and how much Marvin Harrison Jr. will influence the offense.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What might an offense look like when a veteran of seven years is paired with a rookie? The Cardinals may soon find out. James Conner and Trey Benson, the third-round pick out of Florida State, are in the early stages of their relationship, both on and off the field, which continues this week during OTAs. Craig Grialou, Kyle Vanden Bosch and Paul Calvisi discuss a running game featuring Conner and Benson plus what kind of an impact young cornerbacks Max Melton and Elijah Jones may have; the difficulty facing young offensive linemen entering the league; and weigh the positives and negatives of the reported offseason overhaul proposed by the NFLPA.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ep. 665 - Rookie offensive lineman Christian Jones grew up with big dreams of becoming an international soccer star. That changed when the football coach at his high school convinced Jones to join his squad. The Cardinals fifth-round selection out of Texas joined Paul Calvisi to talk about his journey from the pitch to the gridiron, the challenges he had to overcome, first impressions of the NFL and much more. Plus, Calvisi and Ron Wolfley discuss the start of OTAs, the upside of second-year wide receiver Michael Wilson and pass rusher BJ Ojulari, how the cornerback room might shake out in 2024 and Marvin Harrison Jr. officially signing his rookie contract.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ep. 761 - Size. Speed. Trey Benson has both. The Cardinals rookie running back recently stopped by to talk with Craig Grialou and Dani Sureck. The three discuss Benson’s draft-day phone call(s); how fast he really is; meeting now teammate Michael Carter ahead of the draft; learning special teams; and why he’s wearing No. 33. Benson is expected to have a big role this season. The same can be said for several of the team’s draft picks. Craig and Dani look at one projection; from how many rushing and receiving yards for Benson and Marvin Harrison Jr., respectively, to how well Max Melton and Darius Robinson will do defensively. Plus, some more observations - and that’s all they are - from the first week of organized team activities, or OTAs for short.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ep. 96 - Luis Hernández y Rolando Cantú reciben la visita de un invitado de lujo en esta edición del podcast oficial. Rodolfo Landeros analista y conductor de Fox Deportes llega a La Tacleada Cardinals para hablar de nuestros Cardenales y de cómo ve al equipo en este 2024. Además, nos cuenta una que otra anécdota vivida con Rolando… ¿será que tiene que ver con algún asado?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hope everybody had their coffee break - or some other beverage, depending on your status - because Paul Calvisi, Darren Urban, and Dani Sureck are back for this week’s Underground. The vibes feel pretty good around the Cardinals’ OTAs right now, a nod to the veteran leadership and the culture being built, although winning must come sooner rather than later. Other topics include how connected the team feels right now, the “mandatory mindset,” Kyler Murray’s big offseason, Paris Johnson’s long-awaited move to left tackle, BJ Ojulari’s number change and potential hope, Zaven Collins’ last piece of his puzzle, practice in Indy, and the critters of Australia.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The offseason departure of Cardinals veteran o-lineman D.J. Humphries created a void at left tackle. Head coach Jonathan Gannon revealed at the start of OTAs that Paris Johnson, Jr. will be the man for the job while free agent Jonah Williams lines up at right tackle. Johnson, who played exclusively on the right side during his rookie season, is looking forward to the challenge. Craig Grialou, Paul Calvisi and Rob Fredrickson discuss Johnson's transition from right to left tackle, how the addition of Zay Jones boosts the wide receiver room, Kyler Murray's developing leadership and the upcoming joint training camp practices with the Indianapolis Colts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ep. 760 - What had been speculated became official on Monday: Paris Johnson Jr. is moving to left tackle. And really, it makes sense. For starters, it’s the position Johnson Jr. played in college. Also, Jonah Williams, who the Cardinals signed to a big-money free-agent contract this offseason, played a solid right tackle a year ago for the Cincinnati Bengals. Craig Grialou and Paul Calvisi discuss the news on what was the first day of Phase 3 of the offseason strength and condition program. Other topics the guys dove into included the addition of Zay Jones to the wide receiver room; how Kyler Murray is spending time with his teammates away from the facility; joint practices will be held against the Indianapolis Colts ahead of the second preseason game; and the weekend-retirement announcement by former Cardinals running back David Johnson.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ep. 664 - The much-anticipated NFL schedule was released this week and you know Paul Calvisi and Ron Wolfley have a reaction. What are their first thoughts about the 2024 slate? Plus, discussions about the Cardinals rookies and how some can carve out immediate roles this season. We also hear from safety Dadrion Taylor-Demerson who shared some of his goals after being drafted by the Cardinals in the 4th round. You can call him Rabbit.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ep. 759 - It’s out. The Arizona Cardinals schedule has been released. The who and the where have been known for months, but now we know the order in which the Cardinals will play their 17 regular-season games. Craig Grialou, Dani Sureck and Paul Calvisi have their thoughts, i.e., the tough stretch to begin the season, three straight weeks with a home game, no back-to-back east coast trips, and division matchups in four of the final seven games. Plus, the Cardinals received one primetime game; their bye week is Week 11 – a little earlier than the previous two seasons; and they have five early kickoffs, including three at 10 a.m. There is no international game as well as no game on Halloween, Thanksgiving or Christmas. So, who’s ready for the season?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ep. 95 - Ya está listo el calendario oficial de la temporada regular 2024. Luis Hernández y Rolando Cantú se pusieron a analizar semana tras semana y nos dicen cuáles son las expectativas de los Cardenales en esta temporada. El comienzo será muy complicado al visitar a los Bills en Buffalo y el cierre ante los 49ers en casa!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With the schedule on deck, Paul Calvisi, Darren Urban, and Dani Sureck wonder about when they will be in which cities, but more importantly, they also wonder about what the team that will play those games will look like. The trio covers Marvin Harrison Jr.’s first workouts, what the wide receiver room will look like in the end, Greg Dortch’s place, leaning on the run game, Kyler Murray’s chance to have a full offseason with his teammates and his hosting of a trip with teammates to Oklahoma, the biggest positions of battle, and Monti Ossenfort’s blunt message to last year’s rookies (and the culture of roster battling.)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On the eve of the 2024 NFL schedule release, Craig Grialou, Paul Calvisi and Kyle Vanden Bosch discuss which matchups they are most looking forward to this season. Plus, conversations about the talented and entertaining members of the rookie class, who will be the Cardinals opening-day starter at left guard, the arrival of wide receiver Zay Jones and what's been impressive about Kyler Murray's offseason.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ep. 758 - People call him Rabbit, so Rabbit it is. A nickname he earned as a kid, Rabbit – given name Dadrion Taylor-Demerson – was the Cardinals’ fourth-round draft pick. He’s got a lot of personality which was on full display when he joined Craig Grialou and Dani Sureck following rookie minicamp. Rabbit talked about his name, his position versatility, being teammates with Budda Baker, what he hopes to accomplish in his first season and so much more. It is easy to see why the Cardinals selected the former Texas Tech safety early in Day 3 of the NFL Draft. But before that conversation, Craig and Dani discussed the newest addition to the team, wide receiver Zay Jones. He signed a one-year contract, providing another veteran presence in what is now a very crowded position room.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.