Arizona Cardinals Podcasts

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.

Ep. 757 - And now the work begins. Rookies arrived on Thursday. They practiced on Friday. Minicamp is underway for the 12-member draft class, three undrafted free agents and one tryout player – welcome former Maryland quarterback Taulia Tagovailoa. So, how did everyone look in their first on-field work in the NFL? Good question. Craig Grialou and Dani Sureck discuss what they saw; and to be honest, it wasn’t much; practice – the portion that was opened to the media – was more of a walk-through. Still, Marvin Harrison Jr. looked good, rocking his No. 18 uniform, and Darius Robinson looked every bit of 6-5, 285. Plus, Kyler Murray and several of his teammates are in Oklahoma, bonding over playoff basketball, Sooners baseball and Murray’s on-campus statue.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ep. 663 - Rookie edge rusher Xavier Thomas joined Paul Calvisi and Ron Wolfley to talk about being selected by the Cardinals in the fifth round of the 2024 draft, overcoming adversity at Clemson, his desire to impact the game and how his skill set translates to the NFL. Plus, Calvisi and Wolf react to the rookie class arriving for minicamp and discuss Kyler Murray having a full offseason to prepare for the 2024 campaign.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Reading about and listening to Darius Robinson, it's very clear the man loves the game of football. The second of the Cardinals’ two first-round draft picks, Robinson and the rest of the 2024 draft class arrive this week and they will be on the field on Friday for the start of rookie minicamp. Craig Grialou and Zach Gershman discuss where Robinson will play, or at least where he will initially line up along the defensive line. They then hear from Robinson, who joined Grialou and Paul Calvisi following his introductory press conference. Plus, news on what numbers some of these rookies like Robinson and Marvin Harrison Jr., will be wearing and the first roster addition post-draft is a special teams standout who adds depth at linebacker.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ep. 94 - Los novatos se reportan listos para su primera prueba con el equipo. Luis Hernández y Rolando Cantú nos dicen de qué manera los muchachos se tienen que adaptar a este nuevo reto que se les presenta en sus carreras. Todo está listo para el Rookie Mini Camp donde la intensidad se vive al máximo.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

While Paul Calvisi celebrates a highly drafted punter in the NFL, he joins Darren Urban and Dani Sureck and they all acknowledge punting is not a bad play. Other topics? They discuss upcoming rookie minicamp, the upcoming schedule release – and the chances for primetime games or international games, a home schedule with the top three rookie QBs, the need to add a veteran wide receiver, the (lesser?) need to add a veteran cornerback, how Darius Robinson will fit into the D-line room, the Tom Brady roast, Kyler’s fan interaction, Marvin Harrison Jr.’s immediate impact, and Tip Reiman’s potential neckroll.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Cardinals selected Marvin Harrison Jr. and Darius Robinson on the first night of the 2024 NFL Draft. When all was said and done, they added 10 other draftees to the mix. Craig Grialou, Paul Calvisi and Rob Fredrickson talk about the immediate impact Harrison, Robinson and other members of the 2024 draft class could make. Plus, discussions about why the Cardinals are excited for Kyler Murray's 2024 campaign and how the roots of a great culture have been established for the newcomers to absorb.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ep. 72 - Cardinals general manager Monti Ossenfort joins Dave Pasch to discuss the process leading up to the selection of Ohio State wide receiver Marvin Harrison Jr., when he knew MHJ was the right guy to pick, exploring different trade scenarios throughout the draft, the importance of being convicted about their draftees and the major differences between his two drafts as GM. Plus, Ossenfort talks about several other draft picks from the 2024 class, why he's confident in quarterback Kyler Murray heading into the 2024 season and how he's been impressed with head coach Jonathan Gannon when it comes to performance and culture building.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ep. 755 - Expectations are high for Marvin Harrison Jr., but not any higher than the expectations he has for himself. As he told Craig Grialou and Paul Calvisi, when you have the name ‘Harrison Jr.’ on the back of your uniform, expectations will always be high. Hear the full interview with the Cardinals’ first-round draft pick as he joined the guys following his introductory press conference. Harrison Jr. and the rest of the 12-player draft class will be on the field later this week for rookie minicamp. And Harrison Jr. won’t be the only new wide receiver in action for the first time. The Cardinals selected Tejhaun Palmer out of Alabama-Birmingham in the sixth round and added Colorado’s Xavier Weaver as an undrafted free agent; a pair of intriguing prospects who will be given every opportunity to earn a spot in what is a crowded wide receiver room.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.