Red Sea Report

The Cardinals are back at it after beating the Chiefs 20-17 in their preseason opener. Craig Grialou, Paul Calvisi, and Rob Fredrickson talk about what they learned from the game and which players might make it harder for coaches to decide who stays on the final 53-man roster. They also break down Kyler Murray’s performance, how rookie guard Isaiah Adams is making the most of his chances, and the return of veteran guard Will Hernandez. Plus, they look at the young, athletic secondary and what the team can gain from this week’s joint practice with the Broncos.

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Tight ends coach Ben Steele sits down with Craig Grialou and Paul Calvisi to talk about his group of players, the behind-the-scenes development happening in camp, Trey McBride’s emergence as an NFL star, his take on Tight End University, and plenty more. Plus, former Cardinals linebacker Lorenzo Alexander joins the conversation to break down the pass rush beyond Josh Sweat, share his thoughts on a two-RB1 system, and discuss how training camp shifts with the first preseason game just around the corner.

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Week 1 of Training Camp is in the books for the Arizona Cardinals. What has stood out the most so far? Craig Grialou, Paul Calvisi and Rob Fredrickson are joined by wide receiver Greg Dortch. Dortch discusses being the longest tenured Cardinals receiver, his excitement level for this offense and what his role will be within that offense. Plus, the guys discuss the defense's performance in the first padded practice, Starling Thomas V's season-ending injury and who in the cornerback room will have to step up, the expectations for Kyler Murray and this offense, and former Cardinals center A.Q. Shipley being named the new Cardinals radio color analyst.

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The Cardinals officially reported to 2025 Training Camp on Tuesday. Just hours earlier, rookie cornerback Will Johnson signed a four-year deal with the team. Craig Grialou, Paul Calvisi, and former Cardinals linebacker Rob Fredrickson discuss Johnson’s potential and why he could turn out to be one of the biggest steals of the 2025 NFL Draft. They also break down the revamped Cardinals pass rush, the decision to stick with last year’s offense, and the brewing competition at right guard heading into camp.

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The Arizona Cardinals are running it back with nearly the same offensive personnel that they had in 2024. But with Kyler Murray, James Conner, Trey McBride and Marvin Harrison Jr., this unit has all the tools to be successful in 2025. Craig Grialou, Dani Sureck and Rob Fredrickson take a deeper look at the offense and who else will need to step up, particularly in the receiver room. Plus, the trio discuss Garrett Williams' ascension to not only the top of the Cardinals cornerback room, but to being one of the best corners in the NFL. Also, we take a look around the NFC West and gauge what the Cardinals' division rivals have done this offseason heading into the 2025 season.

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In two weeks, the Arizona Cardinals will report to State Farm Stadium for the start of training camp and will, unofficially, kick off the start of the football season. Craig Grialou, Zach Gershman and Rob Fredrickson look ahead to camp and what adding more friction, as Jonathan Gannon has alluded to, will look like. Plus, the guys discuss Josh Sweat cracking the NFL's Top 100 Players list and what other Cardinals might show up later, what a successful Cardinals offense should look like in 2025 and how Dadrion "Rabbit" Taylor-Demerson can make a jump in his second season while playing behind Budda Baker and Jalen Thompson.

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As Kyler Murray enters his seventh NFL season, he believes he's hitting his prime. Craig Grialou, Paul Calvisi, and 15-year NFL vet Lorenzo Alexander discuss what success looks like for the Cardinals QB. They also cover rookie expectations for defensive lineman Walter Nolen III, the role of the inside linebackers, and what makes Pro Bowl tight end Trey McBride so tough to defend.

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Now that minicamps and the offseason program are over, what’s next for the Arizona Cardinals? Craig Grialou, Paul Calvisi, and former Cardinals linebacker Rob Fredrickson discuss what the players need to do before reporting to training camp. They also talk about how Josh Sweat could lead the pass rush from his outside linebacker position and whether Isaiah Adams has a chance to earn a starting spot on the offensive line. Plus, they break down some of the most interesting position battles to watch at training camp.

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Just hours before the Cardinals kicked off mandatory minicamp on Tuesday, their top draft pick made it official. Defensive lineman Walter Nolen III, fresh off a standout college career at Ole Miss, inked his first NFL contract and wasted no time getting to work—joining his new teammates on the field later that day. Craig Grialou, Paul Calvisi, and former Cardinals linebacker Rob Fredrickson break down what Nolen’s arrival could mean for the defense and how his raw talent might translate at the NFL level. Plus, a look at some key storylines around camp—from the offense’s need to capitalize on scramble plays to the battle brewing at cornerback. And finally, with seasoned veterans Calais Campbell and Dalvin Tomlinson now anchoring the defensive line, what kind of transformation can we expect from this revamped Cardinals front?

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The Arizona Cardinals have a dynamic rushing attack with the likes of James Conner, Trey Benson and even quarterback Kyler Murray. How much will the offense rely on the running game this season? Dani Sureck, Paul Calvisi and Rob Fredrickson discuss the potential of a full season with the one-two punch of Conner and Benson; week two of OTAs starting and what can be gained from these practices; what Darius Robinson needs to do to take the next step in his career; Plus, the trio take a look at some players who we haven't seen a lot of on the field and whom of those may make an impact this season.

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