Arizona Cardinals Podcasts

Ep. 142 - Ya está listo el calendario oficial de la temporada regular 2025 de los Arizona Cardinals. Luis Hernández y Rolando Cantú nos presentan el análisis de cada jornada con su estilo muy particular.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ep. 884 - And now we know the when. The Arizona Cardinals schedule is out. It was released with much fanfare – more on that later. The who and the where have been known for months and on Wednesday, we got the when. Craig Grialou, Dani Sureck and Paul Calvisi dive into the 18-week, 17-game schedule. What do they like? What do they not like? How many primetime games did the Cardinals get? When is the bye week? And how many ‘revenge’ games are there? (Yes, Paul is keeping track.) Now, about the fanfare. “Rocketship,” aka inside linebacker Mack Wilson Sr., rapped the schedule. That’s right, rapped. To hear the song and to see the video, visit the Cardinals YouTube page or download the audio by searching Arizona Cardinals Music on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Schedule release is upon us, and while there will be a 5 p.m. Wednesday surprise along with your dates and times, Paul Calvisi, Darren Urban and Dani Sureck are here to tackle the big picture topics – like how did the Vikings get two international games and another team (say, the Cardinals) didn’t get one? Also in the discussion: potential Thanksgiving games, the greeting card industry, the importance of when you play an opponent, Mack Wilson Sr.’s charity hoops game, a new Getting Cultured, the “perfection” of rookies this time of year, the best camp battles to come (hint, a lot on defense), this week’s Winning Behavior, and a highest speed limits around.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Phase II of the offseason program is underway in Tempe as the Arizona Cardinals rookies join the veterans for work. Craig Grialou, Paul Calvisi and former Cardinals QB Drew Stanton talk about building in the offseason, rookie CB Will Johnson’s fit in Nick Rallis’ defense, what kind of role we’ll see from OLB Jordan Burch and if a push to start is realistic for sixth-round guard Hayden Conner out of Texas.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ep. 883 - Rookies. Veterans. The entire team is together for the first time. That’s what Monday signaled, the next step in the offseason. (By the way, shout-out GM Monti Ossenfort, the architect of said team; he delivered the commencement address at his alma mater on Saturday.) After giving Monti his due, Craig Grialou and Paul Calvisi discuss rookie minicamp; why Hayden Conner may be an early candidate for Paul’s breakout player of camp; wonder if a move is needed in the wide receiver room; and then look ahead to Wednesday’s schedule release. The Cardinals are playing the NFC South, AFC South and third place teams from the NFC North (Packers), NFC East (Cowboys) and AFC North (Bengals).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ep. 882 - It’s been a busy two days for Jordan Burch. He, and the other rookies, arrived Thursday. Then Friday the seven-player draft class and six undrafted free agents gathered on the practice field for the start of rookie minicamp. In addition, Burch added a stop in the radio studio to speak with Craig Grialou and Dani Sureck about his time at Oregon, expectations for Year 1 with the Cardinals, learning the playbook, first impressions of the coaching staff, reuniting with high school teammate Xavier Thomas and the differences he sees between putting his hand in the dirt versus standing up on the edge. Also, Craig and Dani discuss what they saw while they were allowed to watch the rookies practice.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ep. 715 - After falling to the Cardinals in the second round of the 2025 NFL Draft, former Michigan cornerback Will Johnson has a lot to prove. Johnson joins Paul Calvisi to talk about being selected by the Cardinals, playing in a system that fits his talents, his confidence on the field, studying Patrick Peterson highlights and what it was like guarding Marvin Harrison Jr. in rivalry games between Michigan and Ohio State. Plus, Calvisi and Ron Wolfley talk about the potential impact of 4th-round rookie LB Cody Simon and which returning Cardinals might be poised to make a big leap in 2025.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ep. 881 - Two weeks after they heard their names selected, the Arizona Cardinals’ seven-player draft class arrives at the Dignity Health Training Center on Thursday. Ahead of rookie minicamp, which also will include a half dozen undrafted free agents and a handful of tryout players, Craig Grialou and Zach Gershman discuss who they are most looking forward to seeing on the field. Obviously, first-round defensive lineman Walter Nolen III is a given. And then there’s cornerback Will Johnson, how does he carry himself? What about outside linebacker Jordan Burch, does he look the part? Does linebacker Cody Simon command the field? And what about the undrafted rookies, might one or more impress?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ep. 141 - Nos encontramos en la fase 2 de los entrenamientos de temporada baja y se respira un gran ambiente en el equipo. Luis Hernández y Rolando Cantú nos cuentan quiénes se ven mejor y por qué andan tan motivados los jugadores. Además, Rolando nos cuenta de sus épocas de novato en la NFL.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this week’s audio-only version of the podcast - the video crew is *busy,* people - Paul Calvisi, Darren Urban and Dani Sureck lament the incoming 100-degree days. But they also discuss who ended up with the best uniform numbers of the players that just got them, Larry Fitzgerald’s first-ballot quest for the Hall of Fame, another edition of Out Of Context, the WR2 talk and why Amari Cooper’s name keeps coming up, Marvin Harrison Jr.’s big Year 2, Drew Terrell’s underrated analysis of the wideouts, A “Who Will Spread Their Wings” power poll, what rookies get out of their minicamp, Winning Behavior, the NFL draft spots, and Paul’s quest to become a meme.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With the offseason program already underway, the Cardinals rookie class will arrive later this week for rookie minicamp. Craig Grialou, Paul Calvisi and Rob Fredrickson talk about what the youngsters can learn during the three-day camp. Plus, discussions on the competition at cornerback, defensive line, and edge, how Marvin Harrison Jr. can take his game to a new level in his second NFL season and much more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ep. 880 - Six free agents. Six draft picks. In just two months, the Arizona Cardinals have added 12 new players to the defense. And now, it’s up to Nick Rallis to figure out how they all fit together. While he does that - and he’s got four months before the season starts - Craig Grialou and Paul Calvisi have a way-too-early conversation about the defense. What will it look like? Might there be a scheme change or adjustment based on the new personnel? How do draft picks Walter Nolen III, Will Johnson and Jordan Burch factor in? Also, can Ohio State teammates Cody Simon and Denzel Burke, a pair of Day 3 selections, make enough of an impression in the offseason to have a role, or maybe even start, in Week 1?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ep. 714 - Assistant GM Dave Sears joined Paul Calvisi to unpack the Cardinals seven selections in the 2025 NFL Draft. Sears gives his unique perspective on player evaluation, having trust in their board and what it was like to be in the draft room as their time on the clock drew near. Plus, Ron Wolfley joins Calvisi to share his take on the NFL Draft and to discuss which players have a legit chance to crack the starting lineup in 2025.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ep. 879 - To players, to fans; yes, numbers matter. Specifically, jersey numbers. On Wednesday, the Cardinals’ seven-player draft class received their first jersey numbers. Craig Grialou and Zach Gershman discuss what numbers stood out, like Cody Simon being issued No. 50; does this mean he’ll be in the middle of the defense as an inside linebacker? And how cool is it that Will Johnson will wear ‘0’ as an outside cornerback? There are other numbers to mention; Calais Campbell (93) and Dalvin Tomlinson (94) will continue to sport the digits they’ve worn their entire pro careers; Josh Sweat (10) and Baron Browning (5) are changing their numbers; while Jacoby Brissett (7) will wear a familiar number to Cardinals fans.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Yes, we are opening with a mention of Valentin Senn, but Paul Calvisi, Darren Urban and Dani Sureck quickly turn their attention to the Cardinals’ draft class and what it all entailed. The discussion included the thought process of the Cardinals during their trade in the fifth round, Denzel Burke and why they were OK with the opportunity cost; collecting all those cornerbacks and what the battle will be like in the secondary; the benefit of getting both Walter Nolen III and Will Johnson, two guys considered first-rounders pre-draft; what Johnson can be; a Belichickian episode of Getting Cultured; the Shedeur saga; Cody Simon’s chances to start; Jalen Milroe’s winning behavior; and Paul updates the power poll of incompetence.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Cardinals 2025 NFL Draft class is full of big names from big schools. How many of those draftees will make a big impact for the Cardinals this season? Craig Grialou, Paul Calvisi and former QB Drew Stanton discuss why the Cardinals are receiving positive grades from draft experts and which rookies could have the best chance of bursting onto the scene. Defensive lineman Walter Nolen III and CB Will Johnson seem the likeliest of candidates. Plus, which late-round selections could see significant time in 2025?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ep. 140 - Luis Hernández y Rolando Cantú nos presentan su análisis de los sucedido en el NFL Draft 2025. Le dan buena calificación al trabajo de Monti Ossenfort? Cuál es su jugador favorito? Además Luis nos habla del viaje a Hermosillo con Mack Wilson Sr. donde se hizo la selección del LB Cody Simon.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ep. 878 - The grades are in. So, how do the experts feel GM Monti Ossenfort did with his selections in the 2025 NFL Draft? Craig Grialou and Zach Gershman discuss some of what has been written since the end of the draft on Saturday. A lot of the words written has focused on the Cardinals’ first three picks: DT Walter Nolen III, CB Will Johnson, and Edge Jordan Burch. In total, Ossenfort made seven picks, six on the defensive side of the ball, which, depending on what you read, received either an ‘A’ or ‘B’ grade. Also, Craig and Zach go over the six rookie free agents signed on Monday. Three of the six were offensive lineman, including Josh Fryar out of Ohio State, where his position coach was current Cardinals offensive line coach Justin Frye.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ep. 877 - Four picks on Saturday. Seven picks overall. Nearly every pick, six, went towards the defensive side of the ball. Yes, the real winner of the 2025 NFL Draft is defensive coordinator Nick Rallis; so many new toys to play with, and don’t forget about all the defensive additions in free agency. Craig Grialou, Dani Sureck and Paul Calvisi – it’s another Cover 3 edition – talk about the most recent selections: Ohio State inside linebacker Cody Simon (fourth round, 115th overall), Ohio State cornerback Denzel Ward (fifth round, 174th overall), Texas offensive lineman Hayden Conner (sixth round, 211th overall), and Nevada safety Kitan Crawford (seventh round, 225th overall). Also, the three discuss what GM Monti Ossenfort and assistant GM Dave Sears had to say about the seven-player draft class.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ep. 876 – On Friday, the Cardinals doubled down on defense in the 2025 NFL Draft. Again, are we surprised? OK, maybe a little, but defense has been the team’s MO all offseason. Craig Grialou, Dani Sureck and Paul Calvisi – call it Cover 3 – talk about the selections of Michigan cornerback Will Johnson (second round, 47th overall pick) and Oregon Edge rusher Jordan Burch (third round, 78th overall pick). For those keeping track, that’s three defensive players in the first three rounds. Also, what did GM Monti Ossenfort and head coach Jonathan Gannon have to say about Johnson and Burch, why they were the picks; why Monti didn’t decide to trade down despite offers; and JG explains why Walter Nolen III is already off to a great start.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.