Cardinals Underground

No, Tim Tebow hasn’t signed with the Cardinals, but that doesn’t mean the discussion doesn’t go all over the place with Paul Calvisi, Darren Urban and Kyle Oedgard. There are single-digit jerseys on players, a tight end with a potential nickname of Psycho, what it will mean for the rookies to actually have some on-field and in-person time during rookie minicamp, Tay Gowan’s confidence, Kyler Murray’s quiet offseason before a crucial third year, Larry Fitzgerald’s limbo, and DeAndre Hopkins’ charitable foray into the breakfast cereal market.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Any easy subject this week for Paul Calvisi, Darren Urban and Kyle Odegard. Sure, Paul first asks about longsnappers, but quickly enough the guys delve into the athleticism of the Cardinals’ draft class, choosing Zaven Collins in the first round and the kind of impact he can make compared to other positions, Rondale Moore as the latest second-round wide receiver and how his skillset can change the offense, how rookies can make an impact, the secondary help on Day 3, the curious case of Marco Wilson, Tay Gowan as steal, Budda Baker’s new number and, of course, a dollop of Fitz.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The draft is here – hopefully, Kyle Shanahan, the world won’t end this weekend – so Paul Calvisi, Darren Urban and Kyle Odegard have a lot to chat about. Who should/will the 49ers take at No. 3 for quarterback, who might the Cardinals take at 16 if all the “hot” names are gone, could the Cards trade down, whether a running back in the first round makes sense, the fears of the Caleb Farley injuries, cornerback as priority and maybe trading up, the Kliff House, spending a pick on a punter, and yes, a little more Fitz speculation.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The time for the NFL draft is near, which means we’re hip-deep in mock drafts and speculation. Little wonder Paul Calvisi, Darren Urban and Kyle Odegard use that to their advantage, as they talk about oh so many mocks, how desperate is the need for cornerback in the first round, just what is valuable in the first round (is it receiver?), the second round and whether an edge rusher fits (and a story about Denny Green’s draft predictions), the importance of the class overall in future roster-building, trading for a tight end, P2’s goodbye essay and of course, this week’s Fitz theory.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Fitz might be talking more golf than football these days, but the guys have talked about adding a running back for weeks, and now the Cardinals have one. So Paul Calvisi, Darren Urban and Kyle Odegard have plenty to say about newcomer James Conner, how he fits in with Chase Edmonds, what it means – or doesn’t mean – for the draft and Eno Benjamin, the question of just what will the Cardinals’ offense look like this season, whether players will skip the voluntary offseason work, Paul’s latest theory about Fitz, and just how much might the Cards reach for a cornerback in the draft?

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It’s good that Paul Calvisi and Kyle Odegard have settled their differences from a week ago, leaving an easy transition for the two to join Darren Urban to discuss the Reggie White/J.J. Watt parallels, what’s left for the Cardinals to do in free agency, that cornerback position heading into the draft, the pros and cons of trading away the first-round pick for an established veteran or the need for immediate impact from 16, the offseason aggressiveness in the NFC West, the need to chase a QB in the NFL, Colt McCoy’s role and, of course, Fitzwatch and the A.J. Green meaning.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It should’ve just been another podcast talking about 17-game seasons and Malcolm Butler’s arrival, but Paul Calvisi and Kyle Odegard nearly came to virtual blows on the subject of leadership and how important it really is for the Cardinals -- with Darren Urban trying the play peacemaker. Thank goodness they were able to get past it all, and move on to Butler’s impact and what is still needed at cornerback, how the 49ers trade impacts the NFC West and the its future, the addition of a 17th regular-season game to the schedule, and Paul’s latest why Fitz-is-waiting theory – and how we may all want to be checking our fax machines.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Cardinals have done a bunch in the first week of free agency, but there are still areas to address, and who better to chat about them than Paul Calvisi, Darren Urban and Kyle Odegard. There is a deep dive into the cornerback spot now that Patrick Peterson has departed (and the options if we get to the draft), what makes sense at running back whether or not Chase Edmonds is No. 1, tight end needs (no, not Fitz), Paul’s latest Fitz announcement conspiracy theory, with a dollop of Magnús Ver Magnússon debate.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Call it free agency with a flourish. After the first day of the new league year, Paul Calvisi, Darren Urban and Kyle Odegard discuss the trade for Pro Bowl center Rodney Hudson; how Hudson now solidifies the offensive line; the signing of A.J. Green and what Green has left in the tank; how Green has patterned his career after Larry Fitzgerald; what Green’s arrival might mean for Fitz’s decision on his future; the addition of kicker Matt Prater and the confidence level needed with kickers; and Paul takes a moment for storytime and his bond with Green.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As teams begin to talk with free agents around the league, Paul Calvisi, Darren Urban and Kyle Odegard begin to talk about the moves and potential moves of the Cardinals, including the important retention of Markus Golden, the market for Haason Reddick and Patrick Peterson, the question of Fitz, if the Cards might fill all their needs in free agency, and Paul’s growing addiction to props.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.