Red Sea Report

One snap. That’s what separates a backup quarterback from being thrust into the spotlight of a starting role. The Cardinals solidified their QB room recently when they acquired Desmond Ridder via trade with the Atlanta Falcons. Ridder, a 15-game starter in 2023, has the experience teams crave in their backup signal caller. Craig Grialou, Paul Calvisi and Rob Fredrickson discuss Ridder’s arrival in the desert. Plus, thoughts on the future of linebacker Zaven Collins and the depth of the wide receiver position. It’s likely the Cardinals will take a receiver or two in the NFL Draft. But at what point?

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Does the 2024 NFL Draft run through Arizona? Craig Grialou, Paul Calvisi and Kyle Vanden Bosch discuss what one particular NFL head coach had to say about the position GM Monti Ossenfort and the Cardinals are in heading into the Draft next month and if Ossenfort will remain open for business up until he's set to make a pick. Plus, the guys give their takes on the multiple additions across the defensive line and are also joined from Orlando by Darren Urban to get a breakdown of the Annual League Meeting and the new rule changes for the 2024 season.

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The Arizona Cardinals were busy during the initial frenzy of free agency, especially on the defensive side of the ball. Craig Grialou, Paul Calvisi and Rob Fredrickson talk about the additions of defensive linemen Bilal Nichols and Justin Jones, cornerback Sean Murphy-Bunting, linebacker Mack Wilson and more. Plus, we'll break down the trade for Falcons QB Desmond Ridder and the addition of offensive tackle Jonah Williams in the wake of D.J. Humphries' release.

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NFL Free Agency is one of many offseason periods that captures the attention of football fans everywhere. On the eve of the new league year, Dani Sureck, Paul Calvisi and Kyle Vanden Bosch address the reports of several free agents set to join the Cardinals in moves that could be made official as early as Wednesday. In the early going, it appears that improving the defense will be a major focus of GM Monti Ossenfort and the Cardinals front office.

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The NFL never stops. With the 2024 NFL Scouting Combine in the books and free agency just a week away, there are plenty of things to talk about. Craig Grialou, Paul Calvisi and Rob Fredrickson discuss the top storylines from the Scouting Combine, options for the Cardinals’ two first-round picks and the challenge of finding the right type of players through free agency and the draft.

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The annual Scouting combine has kicked off in Indianapolis as the Cardinals and 31 other NFL teams continue to gather intel on draft prospects. Craig Grialou is on site in Indy and he welcomes Paul Calvisi and Kyle Vanden Bosch to discuss several the myriad of options Monti Ossenfort may face while working to select his his second draft class as Cardinals GM. Plus, Dani Sureck joins the show to talk about her takeaways from Ossenfort's media availability.

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Jonathan Gannon was hired as head coach of the Cardinals on Valentine's Day 2023. With that anniversary passed, Craig Grialou, Paul Calvisi and Rob Fredrickson examine JG's first season leading the Cardinals. There is a lot to love. Plus, discussions on the Cardinals running back room moving forward, the upcoming Combine and which free agents the team should bring back from the 2023 squad.

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The 2023 season is history and the entire league will set its sights on the the Combine, free agency and the 2024 NFL Draft. Craig Grialou, Paul Calvisi and Kyle Vanden Bosch discuss how the Chiefs were able to outlast the 49ers to earn back-to-back titles, the future of the NFC West and how the Cardinals offense could be poised to make some noise in 2024 with a healthy Kyler Murray at quarterback.

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NFL rosters can change from year to year and affect the makeup of position groups. Craig Grialou, Paul Calvisi and Cardinals legend Roy "Jet Stream" Green put the spotlight on the wide receiver room and the many options the team has to improve in that area. Could reinforcements arrive via free agency and the NFL Draft? Plus, a Super Bowl LVIII preview and discussions about Kyler Murray's growth and Budda Baker's importance to the defense.

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The Cardinals offensive line played well in 2023 but plenty of questions surround the future of the group. Will Paris Johnson move to left tackle? How does D.J. Humphries' knee injury impact his future? Will the Cardinals take an o-lineman high in the draft? Craig Grialou, Paul Calvisi and Kyle Vanden Bosch discuss. Plus, a look back at the conference championship games and how the Chiefs and 49ers punched their tickets to Super Bowl LVIII in Las Vegas.

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