Nick and Colton discuss Jared Goff’s recent extension and why it’s the latest example of a very efficient offseason from the Detroit Lions. -You can follow Nick on X/Twitter- @nickbaumgardner -You can follow Colton on X/Twitter- @colton_pouncy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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 hi…

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 ho…

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/list…

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,…

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 a…

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 versati…

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 D…

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 disc…

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 …

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 inform…

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, th…

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…

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…

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…

Ep. 662 - The Cardinals are receiving solid reviews for their 12-pick haul in the 2024 NFL Draft. Assistant GM Dave Sears, Monti Ossenfort's right-hand man, joined Paul Calvisi to talk about the highlights of the draft class, the vision for those picks and what types of players are always on the Cardinals' radar. Plus, Calvisi and Ron Wolfley discu…

Nick and Colton recap an interesting and efficient 2024 NFL Draft from the Detroit Lions. -You can follow Nick on X/Twitter- @nickbaumgardner -You can follow Colton on X/Twitter- @colton_pouncy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Chris Burke, Nick Baumgardner

Ep. 754 - After hearing from both the GM and the head coach, it’s now time to hear from the coordinators. Drew Petzing and Nick Rallis, the offensive and defensive coordinators, respectively, addressed the media over the past two days. Their thoughts on not only the 12 draft picks but also the players added in free agency. Craig Grialou and Dani Su…

What is your feelings about an Italian restaurant? Paul Calvisi had strong feelings about his eggplant parmesan as he, Darren Urban and Dani Sureck talk about what the Cardinals got in their 12-pick draft, including what their first interactions were like with Marvin Harrison Jr. Among the other topics: Paris Johnson reuniting with his buddy, the “…

The action was fast and furious for the Cardinals during the 2024 NFL Draft. The Big Red ended up with 12 draft picks, headlined by first-round receiver Marvin Harrison Jr. and Mizzou defensive lineman Darius Robinson. Craig Grialou, Paul Calvisi and Kyle Vanden Bosch talk about Monti Ossenfort's latest haul, identify their favorite picks outside o…

Ep. 93 - Qué calificación le das al draft de los Cardenales de Arizona? Luis Hernández y Rolando Cantú nos presentan su perspectiva general de lo sucedido en el nido cardenal. Además, invitaron a Irving Villanueva para que cuente como fueron las actividades realizadas en Monterrey México. Un episodio que no te puedes perder. See omnystudio.com/list…

Ep. 753 - With apologies to the Masters, post-draft grades are “a tradition unlike any other.” Which team did well? Which team didn’t? Who might be a sleeper pick? Craig Grialou and Zach Gershman react to what the experts are saying about GM Monti Ossenfort’s second draft class. Spoiler alert: Monti did very well. The 12 new players won’t be on the…

Ep. 752 - Five picks on Saturday. An NFL-high 12 picks over the three days of the 2024 NFL Draft. GM Monti Ossenfort did not mess around. The 12 picks, by the way, were split evenly between offense and defense. So, what do we think? Craig Grialou is joined once again by both Dani Sureck and Paul Calvisi to discuss Day 3 as well as the draft in gene…

Ep. 751 - Five picks including four in the third round. GM Monti Ossenfort was a busy man on Friday. Oh, and he made a pair of trades as well. Craig Grialou is joined by both Dani Sureck and Paul Calvisi – that’s right they go Cover 3 to discuss Day 2 of the 2024 NFL Draft. Round two got started with a trade down before the selection of Rutgers cor…

Ep. 92 - Luis Hernández y Rolando Cantú analizan los primeros dos días del NFLDraft 2024 y nos dicen cúales son los jugadores que van a tener un impacto inmediato en el equipo. Monti Ossenfort ha empezado a hacer de las suyas y su magia ya se ha hecho sentir. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

Ep. 750 - Two draft picks in the first round netted the Cardinals two players who fill positions of need: wide receiver Marvin Harrison Jr. and defensive lineman Darius Robinson. Craig Grialou and Dani Sureck are back to discuss day one of the 2024 NFL Draft. They begin with the selection of Robinson – and yes, he hails from Dani’s alma mater, the …

Ep. 749 - After much discussion and speculation, the Cardinals stayed put and selected Ohio State wide receiver Marvin Harrison Jr. with the fourth overall pick. And in the end, it’s not that big of a surprise. Harrison was ranked by many as, not only the No. 1 wideout, but the No. 1 non-quarterback position player in the draft. Craig Grialou and D…

Ep. 91 - Marvin Harrison Jr. se vestirá de Cardenal! Fue un comienzo a todo vapor en el NFLDraft2024 para la franquicia de los Cardenales de Arizona. El receptor Marvin Harrison Jr. fue seleccionado por el equipo y todo es alegría en el nido. Luis Hernández tuvo la fortuna de tener dos invitados muy especiales para analizar la llegada de Harrison. …

Ep. 661 - The drama has been building for months and now it's time to find out who will be joining the Cardinals in the 2024 NFL Draft. Paul Calvisi, Ron Wolfley and Dave Pasch discuss several draft day scenarios that could come up for Monti Ossenfort and the Cardinals. Will the Big Red stick and pick at No. 4? Or will they trade down for more draf…

Ep. 748 - One day away. The finish line, otherwise known as the 2024 NFL Draft, is in sight. Again, the Cardinals have 11 total picks, the most of any team. Six of those picks are in the first 90 with two in the first round. At least that’s where things stand as of Wednesday. Craig Grialou and Dani Sureck are ready for whatever is to come over the …

Paul Calvisi wants to hold Darren Urban accountable - and Dani Sureck may just be an innocent bystander - on the latest Cardinals Underground. That’s important during draft week, when a trade could still happen (only when the Cardinals are on the clock, because that is common sense), as teams who might want to trade up are considered, how there are…

After months of speculation, teams will finally start adding college players to their rosters on Thursday night as the 2024 NFL Draft kicks off from Detroit. Who will the Cardinals select and will those players come from the original first-round draft slots of No. 4 and No. 27? Craig Grialou, Paul Calvisi and Rob Fredrickson run through scenarios t…

Nick, Colton and Chris come together for a full-on seven-round Lions’ mock draft ahead of a big week in Detroit. -You can follow Nick on X/Twitter- @nickbaumgardner -You can follow Colton on X/Twitter- @colton_pouncy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Chris Burke, Nick Baumgardner

Ep. 747 - Of course, if a quarterback is selected fourth overall, then that means GM Monti Ossenfort has traded the pick. To which team? And for what? All great questions. And questions no one has the answers to. That hasn’t stopped the speculation, however. With the draft now just three days away, Craig Grialou and Paul Calvisi dive into what is b…

Ep. 660 - The Cardinals signed running back DeeJay Dallas as a free agent on March 14. The former 4th-round pick of the Seattle Seahawks brings experience in the backfield and on special teams. Dallas joined Paul Calvisi to talk about why he felt the Cardinals would be a good fit, the details of the new kickoff rules, his hometown of Brunswick, Geo…

Ep. 746 - One week away. Only seven days until the 2024 NFL Draft. The Cardinals - at the moment - have 11 picks, including six in the first 90 and two in the first round. So, what will Monti Ossenfort do? Stick and pick? Trade down? Trade down and then trade back up, like he did a year ago? Well, during Thursday’s pre-draft presser, Monti was - to…

Ep. 90 - Will Hernández es el invitado especial de La Tacleada Cardinals y nos cuenta todo en relación a su offseason. Luis Hernández y Rolando Cantú le preguntraron muchas cosas bastante interesantes del equipo y de su vida. Este es un episodio especial que no te puedes perder. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

Ep. 745 - Edge. And cornerback. Those would appear to be the positions of most need on defense; at least in the opinion of both Craig Grialou and Zach Gershman. The annual draft primer series - a position-by-position look at the Cardinals’ draft needs - continues this week on azcardinals.com. (Check the archives for a discussion on the offense.) Wh…

It’s trivia time for Paul Calvisi, Darren Urban, and Dani Sureck, so PC tries to stump the panel - and somehow, that leads us into the show. There is still the latest national conversations about what will happen in the draft and what the Cardinals might do, the trade possibilities, what positions the Cardinals need and when, the depth of receiver …

The Cardinals have begun the first phase of their offseason program at the Dignity Health Arizona Cardinals Training Center in Tempe. Craig Grialou, Dani Sureck and Rob Fredrickson chat about the voluntary workouts, Trey McBride's growth at tight end and where he can improve, linebacker Kyzir White's importance to the defense and how a young corner…

Ep. 744 - Players arrived back at the Dignity Health Arizona Cardinals Training Center on Monday. (Though many had been regulars since the season ended.) Welcome to the start of the offseason strength and conditioning program. It’s called Phase One. Craig Grialou and Dani Sureck describe what that means; in other words, what players can and cannot …

Ep. 659 - Cardinals cornerbacks coach Ryan Smith joined Paul Calvisi and Ron Wolfley to talk about the addition of free agent Sean Murphy-Bunting, the future of young CBs Garrett Williams and Kei'Trel Clark and what he looks for when evaluating talent at the position. Smith also talks about attending a small boarding school during his high school y…

Ep. 743 - If wide receiver is the biggest need on offense, then outside linebacker/edge rusher is the biggest need on defense. At least that’s how Craig Grialou and Paul Calvisi see it heading into the draft. (Cornerback is a close second.) Last season, the Cardinals ranked near the bottom in sacks plus had among the higher numbers in both opponent…

Ep. 89 - Ya viene lo mejor del 2024 para nuestros Cardinals. Luis Hernández y Rolando Cantú nos tienen la mejor información relacionada al nido. El NFL Draft está a la vuelta de la esquina y ya la directiva del equipo está preparada para que sea una jornada inolvidable. Ustedes ya están listos? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

Mocking Darren Urban for his mock draft work? Sounds about right. But Darren, Paul Calvisi and Dani Sureck are maneuvering through the draft silly season as best they can. With a few weeks to go, there are still lots of scenarios - some with trades, some with QB cornucopias, adding to the debate that includes drafting for 2025, top 7 wide receiver …

The NFL Draft is just over two weeks away. Craig Grialou, Paul Calvisi and Kyle Vanden Bosch discuss what’s currently going on in draft rooms across the NFL, the potential for the Cardinals to add to the offensive line early in the draft and who might be joining the wide receiver room. Plus, what kind of roles will free agent additions Bilal Nichol…

Ep. 742 - After a quick debrief on the solar eclipse - or the lack thereof in Arizona - Craig Grialou and Zach Gershman dive into the draft, focusing on the offensive side of the line of scrimmage. The annual draft primer series - a position-by-position look at the Cardinals’ draft needs - begins this week on azcardinals.com. No question wide recei…

Ep. 658 - Coach Derrick LeBlanc joined Paul Calvisi and Ron Wolfley to discuss free agent additions to the Cardinals defensive line like Bilal Nichols and Justin Jones, returning players L.J. Collier and Dante Stills and what traits he likes to have in his position group. LeBlanc also talks about growing up in Breaux Bridge, Louisiana, crawfish boi…

Nick and Colton recap owner’s meetings and get into some of the areas the Lions could explore during the upcoming draft. -You can follow Nick on X/Twitter- @nickbaumgardner -You can follow Colton on X/Twitter- @colton_pouncy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Chris Burke, Nick Baumgardner

Ep. 741 - It is the Cardinals’ biggest need, especially on offense. Wide receiver. And specifically, a true No. 1 receiver, or at worst, a receiver who can be paired with Michael Wilson. The wide receiver talk is getting louder because of, not only the need, but where the Cardinals select, which prospects were reportedly in town for visits, and the…