Cardinals Underground

Now that Paul Calvisi has dried his socks out from the sideline weather in Pittsburgh, he joins Darren Urban and Dani Sureck into some pre-bye breakdown of an important Cardinals win - one that showed the Cards beating the Steelers at their own game in a perfect sendoff before some time off. The trio talk about the defense standing up after a terrible game against the Rams, James Conner’s storybook return to the Steel City, Conner’s latest “Angry Runs” award, Jonathan Gannon’s work to build the culture, Kyler progress, Trey McBride’s evolution, Jonathan Ledbetter’s Walter Payton award, and the weather still to come in the final two road games.

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The Cardinals come off a hard performance against the Rams, so Paul Calvisi, Darren Urban and Dani Sureck try to sort through where the energy went as the team tries to maneuver through the home stretch of the season. The trio talk about the struggles of the run defense and the lack of a run game on offense, missing Kyzir White, a new cornerback rotation, Kyler Murray’s continuing development in a new offense, Kyler and Hollywood connections, taking on the steady Steelers, and how Paul and Darren know how to change a tire. Dani does not.

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Thanksgiving is here and don’t get Paul Calvisi started with your turkey facts. He almost didn’t stop. But once he did, he led Darren Urban and Dani Sureck into comfortably satisfying discussion about Kyler Murray Game 2, Kyler’s potential rust in every facet of his comeback, the fourth-down choices (and misses), Kyler’s new footwork, working through the cornerback situation, losing both Kyzir White and Leki Fotu, and just who is stepping up to cook this week (Darren and Dani) and who is not (Paul).

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After Kyler Murray’s memorable return against the Falcons from his ACL injury, Paul Calvisi, Darren Urban and Dani Sureck marvel at K1’s ability to return looking like he never left. The QB dominates the discussion, as our trio talk about surprises from Murray’s return, his teammates’ enjoyment from his play, his chemistry with burgeoning star Trey McBride (and McBride’s future going forward), how James Conner helped with his own return, as well as a defensive line outplaying the sum of its parts, the Texans outplaying its expectations, a developing rookie class, and whether it’s too early for holiday music.

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The countdown is on for Kyler Murray to return to the field on Sunday, although Paul Calvisi tries to convince Darren Urban that a clock is needed to commemorate the moment. The two join Dani Sureck to talk about - finally - Murray’s activation to the roster and expected start against the Falcons, what he might look like in his first game back, and his comfort in the offense. Also discussed were the Cardinals (and Clayton Tune’s) tough day in Cleveland, a defense that doesn’t give up, James Conner’s potential return, and Dani’s big pop-a-shot win.

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It’s spooky season for the Cardinals quarterbacks room this week, as Paul Calvisi, Darren Urban and Dani Sureck have so much to discuss. Josh Dobbs is traded to the Vikings after a half-season starting for the Cardinals, and that clears the way for Kyler Murray’s return. Except Kyler may not quite be ready yet, which would open the door for rookie Clayton Tune to start in Cleveland. What might await Tune, and what might await Murray as he enters his last seven days of practice window before he has to be put on the active roster. There is also Trey McBride love, and Paul’s attempt at nicknames – one misfire, but one that makes sense.

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Paul Calvisi, Darren Urban and Dani Sureck finally go simulcast on the podcast, recording for audio and YouTube, and they are (kind of) ready for their close-up. There is still lots to talk about, even before the in-depth Kyler Murray discussion, of which there is plenty. There is also Zach Ertz’s IR trip, Trey McBride’s opportunity, moving on from K’Von Wallace and the Budda Baker experience, Hollywood’s quiet excellence, struggling in the pass game, how much the defense must shoulder, Dani’s insistence Kyler could be back this week, and what the offense looks like with Kyler on the field.

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Our trio of Paul Calvisi, Darren Urban and Dani Sureck get a little loose in the turns to open this latest episode, but quickly focus on what’s important - like conversations about both Joshua Dobbs and his current arc at quarterback, and when Kyler Murray will return to actually play. There is also talk about Hollywood Brown’s near-misses in L.A. and his overall future, the need to get Michael Wilson the ball, how the secondary might filter out when Budda, JT and Garrett Williams return, the release of Myjai Sanders, and the chance, however small, that Paul will wear an umbrella hat.

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The Cardinals have lost running back James Conner for the time being, and Paul Calvisi, Darren Urban and Dani Sureck address what that exactly means both emotionally and on the field for the team. But that’s not all – what might the Jalen Thompson injury mean to a secondary that struggled against Marco Wilson. Also up for discussion: Who fills Conner’s shoes, the decision to throw on their own goal-line, Gannon’s postgame emotion, what will happen with Marco Wilson, Kei’Trel Clark and Antonio Hamilton, dealing with the Rams and Cooper Kupp, Kwamie Lassiter II’s catch, Josh Dobbs’ clunker, and Dani’s cruel shoes.

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Can a loss be a step in the right direction? Maybe. Does Paul Calvisi again refer to all the Purge movies? Yes. But Paul also leads Darren Urban and Dani Sureck in conversation about roster moves, the need for Budda Baker, the struggling Bengals and how to defend a gimpy Joe Burrow, Michael Wilson’s emergence, Paris Johnson at the quarter pole, the top five quotes in the locker room right now, defensive backs against Ja’Marr Chase, Josh Dobbs’ steps forward, and Paul’s need to meet Garrett Williams in person.

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