Cardinals Underground

With Dani Sureck on assignment, Zach Gershman crashes the party with Paul Calvisi and Darren Urban, although not to sit around watching March Madness games. This discussion is about the draft, Ty Simpson’s ultimate draft spot, the idea of the “late-rising quarterback,” the best 1-2 draft combo in the first two rounds for the Cardinals, the search for a defensive playmaker, the possibility of trading down, Zach’s need for a beard, filling holes before the draft, Mack Wilson’s switch to No. 1, drafting an inside linebacker, their top picks as the underrated free agent, and A.J. Green’s touching tribute to Rondale Moore.

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It’s been a tough few days for Paul Calvisi and a moment of pause this weekend for Darren Urban, but they rallied to join Dani Sureck to get into what the Cardinals’ free-agent additions mean for the draft, if Jack Gibbens reflects on Sonny Styles, the idea of trying to trade back, a quick look at the free agents from the last week, Jacoby Brissett and Gardner Minshew and the QB situation, a return of Getting Cultured, Kyler’s spot in Minnesota, the NFC West upgrades, why “pending physical” matters, and Paul’s love for Cheeto.

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As free agency gets going, Paul Calvisi is crushed - the Blake Gillikin return means he can’t talk about drafting a punter. Still, Paul joins Darren Urban and Dani Sureck to talk about the Cardinals’ early returns in free agency including adding a starting guard in Isaac Seumalo, if the Cardinals will take a right tackle at No. 3 in the draft, the running game resurgence that could come by bringing back James Conner and adding Tyler Allgeier, Dani’s ability as athletic trainer-by-osmosis, Roy Lopez’s return, a role for SMB, Donna Kelce’s renovation, a new third wide receiver, what the QB room means going forward, and our top Kyler memories.

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The fun of live-to-tape hits our trio this week as Paul Calvisi, Darren Urban and Dani Sureck got halfway through this week’s pod when Kyler Murray put out an important tweet - saying farewell to the Arizona fanbase. That launched our discussion of what happens next with the Cardinals at QB and where Murray might go after seven seasons together. There was plenty to chat about there, but before that, Paul’s “dumb” questions led to Scouting Combine leftovers, the decision of who gets drafted at 3, and a debate about taking a running back high in the draft.

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With Darren Urban and Dani Sureck trying to stay warm in chilly Indianapolis, Paul Calvisi anchors things back in Tempe as our trio discusses the happenings at the Scouting Combine, including the latest on what the Cardinals are saying about their quarterback situation and Kyler Murray’s future, Monti Ossenfort’s hint at being willing to trade down, the chatter NFL-wide about Malik Willis, the teaching ability of the new coaching staff and adding Matt Schaub, potential extensions for Michael Wilson and Paris Johnson Jr., considering edge v OL in the draft, and remembering the late Rondale Moore - and remember to check on your people.

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Is it time for mock drafts? Probably. Paul Calvisi, Darren Urban and Dani Sureck know draft season is coming, so our trio chat about what the world seems to think the Cardinals will do at 3 overall (at least right now), the upcoming Scouting Combine information incoming, Kyler Murray’s future and NFL teams dealing with cap ramifications after player moves, a new Getting Cultured, the return of Nick Rallis as DC, Nathaniel Hackett as OC, how the roster can change, the emphasis on player development, sorting the running back room, Darren and Cardinals Climb, and breaking ground at the new training facility.

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Dani Sureck has a message for that Norwegian skier, and it isn’t that you shouldn’t bare your soul to the world after winning a bronze medal, but otherwise Dani, Paul Calvisi and Darren Urban will talk a bunch about gold - as in Larry Fitzgerald and a gold jacket. Fitz is going to Canton and Darren talks about his trip to San Francisco to cover the announcement, while our trio chat about Fitz as a mentor, the Hall of Fame voting, the top non-playoff moments Fitz had in his career, a (Getting) Cultured update, more sports figures Paul has had enough of, Super Bowl commercials and Super Bowl defenses like the Seahawks, QB chatter around the NFL, a coordinator search, international games, and reconnecting with Anquan Boldin.

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The Cardinals have a new head coach, he spoke for the first time, and Paul Calvisi, Darren Urban and Dani Sureck are all over it. Our trio noticed the authentic Mike LaFleur as he stood at the podium for the first time, his need to work with the players, his self-awareness of the job ahead (but still a heavy confidence), his premonition of become the Cardinals coach a year ago, who his coordinators might be, the running game’s future under LaFleur, and the lingering QB question. They also chat about Fitz’s Hall of Fame chances this week, upcoming international games, and did Paul jinx Lindsey Vonn?

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As our fearless trio recorded, the Cardinals still were on the lookout for a head coach, so Paul Calvisi, Darren Urban and Dani Sureck talk about the reported three candidates getting further interviews (and note, mid-pod, about Anthony Campanile staying with the Jaguars), how important the coordinators will be for the next guy in charge, Dani cultures the boys, we have another Patriots-Seahawks Super Bowl, games in cold weather, what the Cardinals can do in a one-year turnaround, Paul hits some mock draft picks, and a try and fill-in-the-blank podcasting.

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In a rare video-less version of the podcast, Paul Calvisi, Darren Urban and Dani Sureck - true humans, no AI here - are still saving for the future as well as wondering who the Cardinals will get as their new coach. That’s the big topic as the Cards sort through the multiple names for interviews, as well as the possibility of getting an NFC West assistant, the benefit of previous head coaching experience, a new Getting Cultured, how every postseason game will be outdoors, Drew Petzing’s new gig, Marvin Harrison Jr.’s frustrating season and the big offseason decisions facing the team, and an all-NFC West NFC Championship.

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