Cardinals Underground

Paul Calvisi, Darren Urban and Kyle Odegard only traffic in the latest info – and that’s all about the Cardinals’ disappointing end to the season and the offseason ahead. So the trio discuss the emotions of the finish, the backup quarterback situation, Kyler Murray’s health, the stunning offensive dropoff, the need to add a wide receiver, the Cards’ place in the NFC West, the biggest defensive need, Isaiah Simmons, P2’s future, fan frustration and the huge accomplishment of head athletic trainer Tom Reed.

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It’s very simple for the Cardinals, a grading scale of in or out – beat the Rams, it’s the playoffs. Lose, and you are done. Not a bad topic for Paul Calvisi, Darren Urban and Kyle Odegard, who discuss playoff scenarios, the hard-to-explain loss to the 49ers, the mystery of the up-and-down offense, the Rams losing QB Jared Goff, backup QBs and the Chris Streveler’s potential legendary role, Kyler Murray’s health, new Rams QB John Wolford, the stingy Rams defense and parallels to the 2008 Super Bowl team.

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Time is running out for gift-buying – Paul Calvisi is freaking out – but the Cards have the perfect gift for their fans and themselves if they can get into the playoffs. Maybe the Cards can clinch a spot this weekend? Certainly worth a discussion between Calvisi, Darren Urban and Kyle Odegard, along with DeAndre Hopkins’ freakishness, Kyler’s continued shiny moments (while looking for consistency), a potential last home game – without fans? – for Larry Fitzgerald, the impact of a banged-up Dennis Gardeck, and the surprising return of Josh Rosen.

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After Haason Reddick sacked the Big Apple, there is much to talk about with the linebacker’s breakout season, including the emotions of the day, his learning curve to get there and what it means for the free-agent market as well as the Cards’ defense. But Reddick isn’t the only topic for Paul Calvisi, Darren Urban and Kyle Odegard. There’s also the pass rush by committee and Dennis Gardeck’s impact, dealing with Eagles rookie QB Jalen Hurts, the postseason implications of Eagles-Cardinals, Kliff’s offensive adjustments, the use of Christian Kirk and Dan Arnold, and the kicking question of Gonzalez/Nugent.

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The Cardinals are seeking their lost offense, and Paul Calvisi’s catchy slogans aren’t enough to fix things. Still, Paul, Darren Urban and Kyle Odegard discuss it all in depth, from what defenses are showing the Cards, Kyler Murray’s struggles, the disappearing chunk plays, routing D-Hop and yes, Kyler running (or not.) They also talk about potential offensive tweaks, expectations for both K1 and the Cards this season, a need for a Chandler-less pass rush, a call for more Isaiah Simmons, Chase Edmonds New York state of mind, and the return of Larry Legend.

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The Cardinals head into December’s stretch run still in control of their playoff destiny, but after a November that put a dent into those hopes and a brutal loss in New England, Paul Calvisi, Darren Urban and Kyle Odegard try to remember that nothing lasts forever. So in hopes of a bounceback month, the guys discuss the odd struggles of the offense and Kyler Murray’s progress, the targets and use of DeAndre Hopkins, what to do in short yardage (Kyle says to think of the process), a defense exceeding expectations, the Niners’ “move” to Arizona, and a Carson Palmer callback.

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Kyler Murray wants to make sure his shoulder is OK and Isaiah Simmons wants to make sure he can help carry a banged-up defense, and both are natural topics for Paul Calvisi, Darren Urban and Kyle Odegard on this week’s episode. Also on tap: Kyler’s ability to run in New England, a league-leading offense that still could do more, penalty problems that won’t seem to go away, Patriots road games past, Belichick and Cam against the Cards’ D, and some odd charter flight memories.

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An amazing finish and a short week, so of course Paul Calvisi, Darren Urban and Kyle Odegard are going to go deep on the Hail Murray, that Kyler MVP consideration, the parts of the Cards that need improvement if they are to stay in the race to win the division, the potential of the Cardinals earning more national TV games, the Seahawks’ issues, one-time third-round draft pick Random Variance, Kenyan Drake’s big return to the lineup, and how the trip to Seattle will be eerie without the fans.

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Don’t let a hard loss for the Cardinals blur how great the team’s QB is becoming, in this Kyler Murray-heavy episode. Paul Calvisi, Darren Urban and Kyle Odegard debate K1’s standing – already – as the top dual-threat QB there has been; Kyler’s growth as runner and passer; certain playcalls against Miami; Kyler’s interesting press conference; the holes on the defense; Markus Golden’s excellent homecoming and what’s out there the second half of the season.

Coming out of the bye week, the Cardinals were left having to deal with COVID issues within the defense. Paul Calvisi, Darren Urban and Kyle Odegard talk about potentially losing Devon Kennard and Byron Murphy and why they have the depth to get through it; why stats aren’t always everything and a way back story from 2004; How to deal with newbie Dolphins QB Tua Tagovailoa; those pesky bye issues; how the NFC Playoffs might shake out; Chase Edmonds’ time to shine; and oh, that start to 2012.

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