Ep. 634 - Running back Keaontay Ingram joined Paul Calvisi and Ron Wolfley from Trophy in Chandler to discuss his new role while starter James Conner rehabs his injury, the importance of executing in the red zone, Budda Baker's leadership and the upcoming matchup with the Seattle Seahawks at Lumen Field. Plus, Ingram discusses why fans should be very excited about the impending return of quarterback Kyler Murray. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Oct 20, 2023•46 min
Ep. 633 - The Cardinals begin a two-week stretch of their schedule that features matchups with NFC West foes on the road. First up are the Rams in Los Angeles. Linebacker Zaven Collins joins Paul Calvisi and Dani Sureck to talk about facing Sean McVay's offense. Plus, Collins discusses his small-town upbringing in Oklahoma, the adjustment to outside linebacker, aliens and UFOs, being a gymnast in his youth, the game of ice hockey and the gruesome eye injury he suffered against the Cowboys. See o...
Oct 13, 2023•46 min
Ep. 632 - Rookie wide receiver Michael Wilson joined Paul Calvisi and Ron Wolfley to talk about his two-touchdown performance against the 49ers, growing in the offense with QB Joshua Dobbs, earning high praise from Cardinals legend Larry Fitzgerald and training with former NFL receiver T.J. Houshmandzadeh. Plus, Wilson recalls draft day as one of the best days of his life and explains why his Senior Bowl performance was so instrumental in helping him achieve his NFL dream. See omnystudio.com/lis...
Oct 06, 2023•46 min
Ep. 631 - Wide receiver Rondale Moore scored a 45-yard touchdown during the Cardinals 28-16 victory over the Cowboys last Sunday. He did so out of the backfield. Could we see more of Rondale at running back? Moore joined Paul Calvisi and Ron Wolfley to discuss his versatility, the execution on offense, a new culture being established by GM Monti Ossenfort and head coach Jonathan Gannon and the upcoming battle with the talented San Francisco 49ers in Santa Clara. See omnystudio.com/listener for p...
Sep 29, 2023•46 min
Ep. 630 - Linebacker Kyzir White joins Paul Calvisi and Ron Wolfley to talk about leading the Cardinals defense as a captain, his path to the NFL, playing for Jonathan Gannon, the loss of Budda Baker, Kyler Murray's potential impact, James Conner's running style and the upcoming matchup with the Dallas Cowboys. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Sep 22, 2023•46 min
Ep. 629 - Linebacker Dennis Gardeck joined Paul Calvisi and Ron Wolfley to talk about his standout performance against the Commanders and the upcoming home opener against the Giants at State Farm Stadium. Last Sunday, Gardeck collected two sacks and a forced fumble that was returned for a touchdown by teammate Cam Thomas. Plus, Calvisi and Wolf talk about the offense needing to improve on their Week 1 output, the physical nature of the defense and what problems the Giants present on both sides o...
Sep 15, 2023•46 min
Ep. 628 - Defensive lineman L.J. Collier joins Paul Calvisi and Ron Wolfley to discuss his upbringing in a tiny town, getting a fresh start after four years in Seattle, how he thinks he can strive in Nick Rallis' defensive system and facing the Commanders in the season opener. Plus, Calvisi and Wolf discuss reports that Joshua Dobbs will be the Cardinals starting quarterback and what that means for the team, rookies who are being counted on in major roles and the keys to success in Washington. S...
Sep 08, 2023•46 min
Ep. 627 - When quarterback Joshua Dobbs was traded from Cleveland to Arizona last week, he was immediately reunited with Cardinals offensive coordinator Drew Petzing who was Dobbs' QB coach with the Browns. Paul Calvisi and Ron Wolfley talk about how that prior relationship will help get Dobbs ready for the regular season should he be called upon to play immediately. Plus, discussions about Budda Baker adding 15 pounds of muscle during the offseason and which waiver claim will make the biggest i...
Sep 01, 2023•46 min
Ep. 626 - Tight end Geoff Swaim joined Paul Calvisi and Ron Wolfley to talk about his role heading into his 9th NFL season, what he likes about Drew Petzing's offense and how he can help in the run game. Plus, Calvisi and Wolf break down the wild Thursday in Minnesota that not only featured another joint-practice session with the Vikings but also saw Monti Ossenfort make three trades. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Aug 25, 2023•46 min
Ep. 625 - Entering his third season with the Cardinals, defensive lineman Jonathan Ledbetter is looking to have his breakout season. Ledbetter joined Paul Calvisito talk about the culture shock that Jonathan Gannon has brought to Arizona, running with the first team defensive line, his fit in Nick Rallis’ scheme and more. Plus, Calvisi and Ron Wolfley discuss the return of Zach Ertz, the competition at cornerback and how the Cardinals are preparing for Saturday night’s preseason matchup with the...
Aug 18, 2023•46 min
Ep. 624 - Center Pat Elflein joined Paul Calvisi and Ron Wolfley to talk about fighting for a spot on the Cardinals offensive line. Find out how being the son of a brick mason helped shape Elflein's work ethic, what he thinks of Drew Petzing's offense, first impressions of rookie tackle Paris Johnson and more. Plus, Calvisi and Wolf look ahead to Friday night's preseason opener against the Broncos, the position battle at No. 2 corner and much more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informa...
Aug 11, 2023•46 min
Ep. 623 - Cardinals guard Will Hernandez joins Paul Calvisi to chat about training camp life, potentially running the ball more in 2023, the offensive line group as a whole and rookie Paris Johnson's duties both on the field and off. Plus, Calvisi and Ron Wolfley discuss the cornerback depth chart, Kyler Murray absorbing the game from a different perspective and how a team can take on the persona of its head coach. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Aug 04, 2023•46 min
Ep. 622 - Who is the boisterous and confident rookie wearing the No. 13 jersey? That would be sixth-round cornerback Kei'Trel Clark from Louisville. Clark joined Paul Calvisi to talk about his high-energy, infectious personality, his mindset heading into training camp, feeling like himself a couple seasons after a major knee injury and the mentality needed to play one of the most difficult positions in sports. Plus, Calvisi is joined by Ron Wolfley to discuss the first couple days of camp, Colt ...
Jul 28, 2023•46 min
Ep. 621 - It’s clear that the 2023 Arizona Cardinals will look much different than 2022 version. Not only are there new coaches and players in town, there also might be a new signal caller to open the season. If Kyler Murray is not ready for the opener, Colt McCoy would likely start the season at quarterback. Paul Calvisi and Ron Wolfley discuss McCoy’s game, the offense under new OC Drew Petzing and the potential to see an emphasis on the run game. Plus, a breakdown of Murray’s recent comments ...
Jul 21, 2023•46 min
Ep. 620 - The 2003 season finale against the Vikings had plenty of significance for the Cardinals. Lose the game, get the top pick in the 2004 NFL Draft. Win the game, drop out of that coveted spot. Paul Calvisi tells the story of how an unknown Cardinals receiver made the biggest play of his life, sent shockwaves through three NFL cities and significantly altered the top of the 2004 Draft. What happened four months later would change the course of Cardinals history forever. See omnystudio.com/l...
Jul 13, 2023•46 min
Ep. 619 - During his playing career, the great Pat Tillman occupied more than one locker at Cardinals HQ in Tempe. But it's Pat's final locker that is on display for players and coaches to see while walking to and from practices. Paul Calvisi shares the incredible story of how Tillman's locker was saved during 2015 renovations with just seconds to spare. The locker, encased in glass and adorned with Tillman's helmet and jersey, serves as inspiration to those who see it and helps keep the Tillman...
Jul 06, 2023•46 min
Ep. 618 - "The Bears are who we thought they were and we let them off the hook!" Those famous words spoken by former Arizona Cardinals head coach Dennis Green in 2006 will go down as one of the most widely-known quotes in NFL history. Paul Calvisi tells the story of how Denny's mega meltdown on Monday Night Football became an instant classic and was actually planned before he arrived at the podium. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Jun 30, 2023•46 min
Ep. 617 - Linebacker Kyle Soelle has taken a familiar path to become a member of the Cardinals. Soelle becomes the latest player to go from Scottsdale Saguaro High School to the Cardinals, the same path that Christian Kirk, Byron Murphy and D.J. Foster took before him. Soelle, who played collegiately at Arizona State, joined Paul Calvisi to talk about playing for the hometown team, watching the Cardinals play in Super Bowl XLIII as a kid, digesting an NFL playbook and Jonathan Gannon stressing a...
Jun 23, 2023•46 min
Ep. 616 - Running back Keaontay Ingram joins Paul Calvisi to talk about heading into his second NFL season, proving himself to a new GM and coach and the potential for the Cardinals to emphasize the run game in 2023. Plus, Calvisi and former NFL linebacker Rob Fredrickson discuss mandatory minicamp, the duo of Isaiah Simmons and Zaven Collins and the outlook for Hollywood Brown and the wide receiver group. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Jun 16, 2023•46 min
Ep. 615 - Quarterback Clayton Tune displayed many important traits which made the Cardinals select him in the fifth round of the 2023 NFL Draft. Tune is confident, accurate and has a bunch of experience after being a four-year starter at the University of Houston. The rookie QB sat down with Paul Calvisi to discuss playing high school football in Texas, learning the playbook, overcoming challenges and adjusting to life as an NFL player. Plus, Calvisi and Ron Wolfley talk about the new culture be...
Jun 09, 2023•46 min
Ep. 614 - When a new general manager and coach take over, players often have to prove themselves to the new staff. That is not a foreign concept to wide receiver Greg Dortch. On his fifth team since 2019, Dortch has taken his biggest steps in Arizona. Now he aims to impress Jonathan Gannon and the offensive coaches. Dortch joined Paul Calvisi to talk about new beginnings, bulking up for 2023, playing bigger and faster than he appears and the wide receiver group without DeAndre Hopkins. Plus, Cal...
Jun 02, 2023•46 min
Ep. 613 - Arizona native Drew Terrell recently came home to become the Cardinals passing game coordinator and wide receivers coach. Terrell joined Paul Calvisi and Ron Wolfley to talk about Drew Petzing's offense, the Cardinals receiver room and rookie WR Michael Wilson, a fellow Stanford standout. Terrell also takes you inside the recent NFL coach accelerator program designed to build a diverse pipeline for future NFL head coaches and GMs. Plus, Calvisi and Wolf discuss the importance of OTAs, ...
May 26, 2023•46 min
Ep. 612 - Cardinals rookie pass rusher BJ Ojulari joins Paul Calvisi and Ron Wolfley to talk about being selected in the second round of the 2023 NFL Draft, getting after the quarterback, wearing No.18 like he did at LSU, how he likes to be coached and his family ties to royalty. Plus, Calvisi and Wolf discuss rookie camp, the offseason program, quarterbacks not named Kyler Murray and where Paris Johnson fits on the offensive line. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
May 19, 2023•46 min
Ep. 611 - The Cardinals' 2023 schedule has dropped and Paul Calvisi and Ron Wolfley put the entire slate under the microscope. There are several highlights to discuss such as opening the season with three straight games against NFC East opponents, a Week 14 bye which matches the latest off week in team history and Jonathan Gannon's return to Philadelphia on New Year's Eve. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
May 12, 2023•46 min
Ep. 610 - NFL Network chief national reporter Steve Wyche joins Paul Calvisi and Ron Wolfley to chat about Monti Ossenfort's performance in his first draft as GM, the selection of Paris Johnson at No. 6, the future of DeAndre Hopkins and much more. Plus, Paul and Wolf discuss Johnson's best fit as a rookie, their favorite picks outside the first round and the emphasis being placed on building in the trenches. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
May 05, 2023•46 min
Ep. 609 - The 2023 NFL Draft is under 24 hours away. Paul Calvisi, Ron Wolfley and Dave Pasch discuss all the major storylines, how pick No. 2 could shape the draft and who would be best fit for the Cardinals. Plus, the guys offer their predictions for the Cardinals' top pick. Pass rusher Cameron Thomas also joins the show to talk about changing his body while gaining strength, what he learned from J.J. Watt and what it's like working with head coach Jonathan Gannon and his staff. See omnystudio...
Apr 27, 2023•46 min
Ep. 608 - The NFL Draft is one week away. A popular narrative is that quarterbacks will be taken with the top two selections. But what if the Houston Texans go the non-QB route? Paul Calvisi and Ron Wolfley examine several draft scenarios including who might be available if the Cardinals trade down from their current No. 3 spot. Plus, discussions on Monti Ossenfort's debut draft as general manager, Budda Baker's trade request and whether we will soon see movement on the DeAndre Hopkins front. Se...
Apr 20, 2023•46 min
Ep. 607 - After months of speculation and more mock drafts than one can count, the NFL Draft is just two weeks away. What will the Cardinals do with the third overall pick? Plenty of experts have Alabama pass rusher Will Anderson linked to Arizona. What about a trade down? The thought of multiple picks in return is intriguing to say the least. Former Cardinals defensive lineman Kyle Vanden Bosch joins Paul Calvisi and Ron Wolfley to discuss multiple possibilities. Plus, Calvisi and Wolf talk abo...
Apr 14, 2023•46 min
Ep. 606 - The Cardinals continue to prepare for the 2023 NFL Draft in search of difference makers and roster depth. Paul Calvisi, Ron Wolfley and Darren Urban discuss the latest news and notes surrounding the third overall pick. Plus, a closer look at the cornerback and defensive line positions, upcoming offseason workouts, the upside of Marco Wilson, Isaiah Simmons' role and of course, an update on DeAndre Hopkins' future. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Apr 06, 2023•46 min
Ep. 605 - Former Cardinals safety and Big Red Rage player-host Kerry Rhodes joined Paul Calvisi and Ron Wolfley to talk about head coach Jonathan Gannon. Rhodes and Gannon were teammates at Louisville in the early 2000s and played in the same secondary. Rhodes also talks about his playing career, draft memories and his many post-football endeavors like acting and music. Plus, Calvisi and Wolf discuss the trade market for DeAndre Hopkins and how Florida QB Anthony Richardson might impact what the...
Mar 31, 2023•46 min