Big Red Rage

Ep. 518 - Cornerback Malcolm Butler, one of the new faces on the Cardinals defense, joined Paul Calvisi and Ron Wolfley to talk about having confidence in his game, playing in Vance Joseph's system, competing with a "dog" mentality and his legendary Super Bowl-sealing interception at State Farm Stadium. Plus, a discussion about position battles and the need for consistency and discipline on offense.

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Ep. 516 - In our third and final "Best of" Big Red Rage episode, Paul Calvisi and Ron Wolfley chat with linebackers coach Bill Davis, cornerbacks coach Greg Williams and running backs coach James Saxon. How will Zaven Collins and Isaiah Simmons work together in the middle of the defense? What does Malcom Butler bring to the defensive backfield? How will Chase Edmonds and James Conner be used at running back? Plus, a conversation about lofty expectations for Kyler Murray as he heads into his third NFL season.

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Ep. 515 - As summer break moves along, we continue our dip into the Big Red Rage archives for a closer look at the rookies. In the second of three "Best Of" episodes, Paul Calvisi and Ron Wolfley are joined by director of player personnel Dru Grigson, safety Budda Baker, former Cardinals linebacker Rob Fredrickson, cornerbacks coach Greg Williams, rookie outside linebacker Victor Dimukeje and Austrian tight end Bernhard Seikovits. We talk about how the rookies are adjusting to the NFL, the confidence of corners Marco Wilson and Tay Gowan and much more.

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Ep. 514 - The Cardinals report to training camp in less than a month. It's time to head into the archives for the best Big Red Rage interviews of the offseason. In the first of three "Best Of" episodes, Paul Calvisi and Ron Wolfley are joined by Hall of Fame QB Kurt Warner, defensive coordinator Vance Joseph, outside linebacker Markus Golden and former Cardinals Frank Sanders and Frostee Rucker. We talk Kyler Murray's upcoming season, the additions of J.J. Watt and A.J. Green, Markus Golden's return and much more.

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Ep. 513 - Austrian tight end Bernhard Seikovits, allocated to the Cardinals through the NFL's International Player Pathway Program, joined Paul Calvisi and Ron Wolfley to talk about his NFL dream, absorbing the playbook and adjusting to life in Arizona. Seikovits also teaches Wolfley how to speak German. Plus, Calvisi and Wolfley discuss how the Cardinals focused on physicality and leadership when building the 2021 roster, Dennis Gardeck's knee rehab and depth on the defensive line.

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Ep. 512 - The Cardinals added a smart, tough and motivated outside linebacker in the sixth round of the draft when they selected Victor Dimukeje out of Duke. Dimukeje joined Paul Calvisi and Ron Wolfley to talk about learning the defense, being compared to fellow linebacker Markus Golden, his ability to set the edge and willingness to play special teams. Plus, we discuss Byron Murphy's importance to the defense, A.J. Green's potential for a big season and how Zaven Collins will respond to pressure.

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Ep. 511 - Running backs coach James Saxon joined Paul Calvisi and Ron Wolfley to talk about the prospects of the Cardinals' run game featuring Chase Edmonds and free agent signee James Conner. Saxon is reunited with Conner after coaching the big runner in Pittsburgh during the 2017 and 2018 seasons. Plus, Calvisi and Wolf discuss Kyler Murray's leadership going into his third year, Robert Alford's return from two straight season-ending injuries and the future of Isaiah Simmons as he gets set to play next to rookie linebacker Zaven Collins in the middle of the Cardinals defense.

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Ep. 510 - The pairing of young linebackers Zaven Collins and Isaiah Simmons has been a hot Cardinals topic during the offseason. Linebackers coach Bill Davis joined Paul Calvisi and Ron Wolfley to talk about his first impressions of Collins, the jump he expects from Isaiah Simmons after learning six positions during his rookie season and the leadership infusion provided by J.J. Watt. Plus, some takeaways from organized team activities along with a preview of Kyler Murray's third season as Cardinals quarterback.

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Ep. 509 - When you want to know about a linebacker, you ask a fellow linebacker. That's exactly what Paul Calvisi and Ron Wolfley did on the Big Red Rage when they invited former Cardinals linebacker Rob Fredrickson to chat about rookie Zaven Collins. Fredrickson, a former top pick himself, talks about what Collins can expect from the NFL, lining up next to Isaiah Simmons and the benefit of having linebackers who can play all three downs. Plus, discussions on cornerback depth and the new-look running back room led by Chase Edmonds and James Conner.

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Ep. 508 - The Cardinals recently conducted a rookie minicamp at the Dignity Health Arizona Cardinals Training Center in Tempe. What was learned? Director of player personnel Dru Grigson joined Paul Calvisi and Ron Wolfley to break it all down. Plus, find out when the Cardinals front office knew that Zaven Collins would be considered at No. 16, how Rondale Moore moves around the field and the upside of cornerbacks Marco Wilson and Tay Gowan.

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