Big Red Rage

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 of the ball.

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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.

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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 impact in 2023.

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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.

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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 Super Bowl Champion Kansas City Chiefs at State Farm Stadium.

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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.

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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.

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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 McCoy's opportunity while Kyler Murray rehabs and why Budda Baker is regarded as one of the best players in the NFL.

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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 on Cardinals Flight Plan, his effort to build and strengthen relationships and his growth since entering the league in 2019.

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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.

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