Big Red Rage

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.

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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.

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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 about the start of the offseason program, how Odell Beckham's deal with Baltimore could impact DeAndre Hopkins and which QB has the advantage to hold down the fort until Kyler Murray returns from injury.

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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.

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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 Cardinals do with the No. 3 pick in the upcoming draft.

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Ep. 604 - New Cardinals signee Zach Pascal doesn't like to be called a wide receiver. Instead, he considers himself a football player. Not only has Pascal proven himself as an NFL pass catcher, he also takes great pride in being a top performer on special teams. Pascal joined Paul Calvisi to talk about his mentality on the field, engaging in trash talk with Jonathan Gannon and how excited he is to play with a dangerous quarterback like Kyler Murray. Plus, Ron Wolfley joins Calvisi to talk about the new additions to the team, the future of DeAndre Hopkins, the backup quarterback position and more.

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Ep. 603 - Former Eagles linebacker Kyzir White has signed as a free agent with the Cardinals and his connection to the team doesn't stop at head coach Jonathan Gannon and defensive coordinator Nick Rallis. White played JUCO football at Lackawanna College in Pennsylvania and his head coach was Mark Duda, a fourth-round selection of the St. Louis Cardinals in the 1983 NFL Draft. Duda, who enters his 30th season as Lackawanna's head coach, joined former Big Red teammate Ron Wolfley and Paul Calvisi to talk about White's arrival in Arizona, his style of play and ability to lead.

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Ep. 602 - There are many questions facing Monti Ossenfort and Jonathan Gannon when trying to construct the Cardinals roster to their liking. The offensive line is one of the more critical positions in need of an upgrade. What kind of linemen will Ossenfort and Gannon be looking for? Plus, former Cardinals linebacker and special teams standout Lorenzo Alexander joins Paul Calvisi and Ron Wolfley to discuss what it's like to play for a first-time head coach, what the team should do in free agency and which players stand out in the NFL Draft.

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Ep. 601 - The annual Scouting combine continues this week with all eyes focused on the 2023 NFL Draft. Much of that focus is on the first few picks. Paul Calvisi and Ron Wolfley are joined by Darren Urban who provides insight from Indianapolis. What are the Cardinals looking to do with the third overall selection? Will coveted Alabama pass rusher Will Anderson be available? How will the legal issues of Georgia defensive lineman Jalen Carter affect his draft stock? Plus, free agency begins in less than two weeks. We'll discuss the future of Cardinals players who are set to become unrestricted free agents.

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Ep. 600 - When the Big Red Rage celebrates a milestone show, we go big with the guest. Cardinals legend Larry Fitzgerald joins Paul Calvisi and Ron Wolfley on the 600th episode to talk about the hiring of Jonathan Gannon, a new offense for Kyler Murray, the player's role in building a positive culture and how to respond to tough coaching. Fitzgerald also discusses his role on the Super Bowl Host Committee, his first year with ESPN and being part-owner of a pickleball team. Plus, Calvisi and Wolf react to the introduction of Gannon's coordinators and Michael Bidwill's chat with Dave Pasch on The Dave Pasch Podcast.

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