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Blake & Marcos go over the good, the bad and the ugly in an upset win on the road over the division rival Niners...followed by a stinker of a game against the Packers. How much is the coaching at fault or is this team not good enough?
Blake & Marcos review the Cardinals' blowout loss in Kliff Kingsbury's homecoming
Blake & Marcos review the Cardinals' loss to the Lions and a quick look as Kliff Kingsbury is coming to town with the Commanders.
How can Arizona beat a Lions team they haven't topped since 2015, or a Jared Goff they haven't beaten since 2016? And can they do it with a 3rd stringer at Right Tackle?
Blake & Marcos break down film and discuss how the Cardinals' offensive explosion came from adjustments from the Bills and how Arizona's attacking the current NFL quarters coverages to great success. Also...how marvelous was Marvin Harrison Jr.?
Blake & Marcos look at the late game drive by Kyler Murray as well as the disappointing performances by Kelvin Beachum and Marvin Harrison Jr...did Kyler REALLY miss him in the endzone? And what can we expect the Birdgang to adjust to for the upcoming games?
Blake & Marcos review the Week 1 Cardinals vs. Bills game--did Kyler look good? What happened to the offense? And can this defense get after ANY quarterbacks this season? ALSO: a study of the early drives against the Bills defense
The Cardinals have some promising players from week 1 of the preseason and some problem players who need to do more. Who are the players to watch vs. Indianapolis after a week of joint practices?
@Jokomo13 and @WBJMitch join for a Cardinals round table conversation of the team entering the 2024 season. How will they replace BJ Ojulari? What can we expect from the offense? And what surprise players are making the 53 man roster this year?
Blake & Marcos have a packed show breaking down every aspect of the Arizona Cardinals' second offseason under Monti Ossenfort, Jonathan Gannon and pick out a few hidden gems. Can Arizona get to double digit wins this season? Don't forget to check out the @BootlegFootball Cardinals team podcast and follow the Red Bird Reboot on YouTube!
Blake & Marcos catch up on the summer antics (or lack thereof) for the Arizona Cardinals and how Kyler Murray seems set to have a huge season. Plus, what will be the impact of Greg Dortch and is he moving into a larger role in the offense? Listen in to be Rebooted, Cardinals fans!
Blake & Marcos discuss the Zay Jones addition, go over Arizona's schedule and go make their game by game predictions. Can the Cards make the playoffs? Or are they a year away?
There's been no place to go but up for the Arizona Cardinals but amidst rave reviews...what holes do they have, or what could the GM Monti Ossenfort done? And what are realistic expectations for the team in 2024?
Blake interviews Bettingodds.com and former Arizona Cardinals writer Kyle Odegard to discuss the Cardinals offseason, which player is in a "prove it" year and his thoughts on what Monti and Gannon are building
It's a LONG podcast as Blake & Marcos recap the entire 2024 NFL Draft for the Arizona Cardinals Expectations for Marvin Why Melton will outperform guys drafted in front of him The fit of Trey Benson and Tip Reiman Budda Baker bidding farewell in 2025 because of DTD? Which Day 3 players can stick?
Blake & Marcos "draft up" a first round mock draft (plus pick 35) for all NFL teams with a focus on the Arizona Cardinals. Do they stay put at 4 or trade? Could they move up or down from 27? And who might be their pick with their early 2nd round pick?
Marcos & Blake detail a fleshed out overview of this year's top 3 receivers in Marvin Harrison Jr., Malik Nabers & Rome Odunze (plus a few extra guys!) and discuss who is the best fit for the Arizona Cardinals. It's a receiver roundtable on the Red Bird Reboot!
Blake & Marcos go over the latest draft rumors and if the Arizona Cardinals are REALLY going to be locked in or making a trade down from 4? Also: Kyler Murray film review against the Eagles making plays from the pocket
Blake & Marcos discuss the Cardinals' latest signing, the impact of Aaron Donald's retirement and look at the trade winds surrounding the Arizona Cardinals. The Vikings seem dead set on adding a QB this year, so how does Monti Ossenfort respond? And what do fans want? Move or stay put? And at what price?
Blake & Marcos break down the early signings for the Arizona Cardinals in a few defensive tackles, a starting corner, a linebacker and an offensive linemen. The team trades for a backup Quarterback, sending Rondale Moore to Atlanta, and sees Hollywood Brown go to the Championship winning Chiefs of Kansas City How does this affect their draft plans and...could they move down from 4?
Blake & Marcos take an in-depth look at Kyler Murray's first game in the new Drew Petzing system and make a 4 round mock draft for Arizona What players do they take in their first 6 picks in the top 120?
@blakemurphy7 and @PancakesSoul talk the previous NFL Combine, risers, fallers, what the Cardinals may do and other news (cough Report Cards cough) coming out of Arizona... Listen in to Part One of their two part Combine coverage!
The Red Bird Reboot is back with a vengeance and a preview of the top combine workouts and prospects to watch this week. Blake & Marcos are joined by @SCoxFB of the Original Draft Breakdown and the Rise Up, See Red Podcast to go over the 2024 class in general, some guys to buy and stock to sell. Listen in!
Blake & Marcos discuss the Rams loss and go over some of the all-time great Arizona Cardinals and debate over who belongs on the Cardinals' Mount Rushmore, who was better between Kurt & Carson and decide if some of the greatest Cards of all time could play today. Featuring special guests Joe Comeau of The Cardinal Rule and Walter Mitchell of Revenge of the Birds and the Red Rain Podcast.
Blake and Marcos review a disappointing loss to the Bengals in which Ja'Marr Chase ran wild. Why did the defense go so soft, and how important is Jalen Thompson? What happened with that 4th down playcall? What's the outlook for Arizona now with all these injuries?
Marcos & Blake review the Cardinals' top plays against the Niners, talk about the rumor that Kyler Murray isn't coming back this season and look at the problematic Bengals players...but not 2023 offense...coming to State Farm Stadium.
The Cardinals couldn't keep up with Kyle and the Niners. With Joe Burrow coming to town, how does a win or a loss affect their season? How Burrow and Kyler Murray are alike The individual matchups with Tee Higgins out Where does Cincy go from here in what is a season-making or breaking game? Where does AZ?
Blake & Marcos break down the Cardinals' chances and get a look at how Niners fans expect to attack Arizona. Can the Cards grab another upset win?
The Arizona Cardinals are in the win column, and dominated the Cowboys of all teams with a strong rushing attack and good defense. Blake and Marcos discuss the play of the game and how Arizona attacked Dallas's vaunted defense How Arizona's culture is changing brick by brick Are the "tanking" questions finally over?
The Cardinals get off to a 20-0 lead only to blow it and lose 31-28 to Daniel Jones and the Giants Can we expect improvement continually from Josh Dobbs and the offense? What defensive look did Arizona have that got exposed in the second half? Why did Daniel Jones and the Giants suddenly make a comeback? The impact of missing Budda Baker
Blake & Marcos preview week 2 with guest @senorjessroot of Cards Wire and the Rise Up, See Red podcast Why Arizona's defense came to play vs. Washington Is Jonathan Gannon just...hated for no reason? The top playmaker on Arizona's defense Could this be the last chance for AZ to win a game for a while vs. NYG? Where Isaiah Simmons' revenge game fits into the narrative
A packed show for reviewing Week 1 with new co-host @PancakesSoul A quarter-by-quarter breakdown of the first loss of the season How the rookies fared & if Josh Dobbs did enough to earn a second start Why the Cardinals' lead at the half was a false positive (or was it?) Why Cardinals fans should be thrilled with Gannon & Rallis
Topics previewing the 2023 season: Initial thoughts on what Monti and Gannon have done with post-draft additions like Dobbs and veteran additions What went wrong with Isaiah Simmons and Josh Jones's development? Dobbs vs. Tune Thoughts on Kyler coming back in this system/scheme What he's excited about & concerned about for the season.
The Arizona Cardinals have finalized their 53-man roster What moves were made or not made from the games? Were there any preseason standouts from Games 2 and 3? What was the reason the team moved on from their 2020 draft picks? And what's the endgame--are the Cardinals TRULY tanking?
Training camp wrap up for the Arizona Cardinals, what we learned, who's ahead or behind in position battles and who to watch in their first preseason game. And is there...optimism about when Kyler Murray might return?
Training camp is in full swing after being off for the summer...and so is the newly branded podcast! When will Kyler Murray be expected back? Who are players on the defense to watch for? And is there a surprise candidate on one side of the ball? It's the latest Arizona Cardinals coverage from @blakemurphy7
The first episode of the RBRPod (previously known as the Revenge of the Birds Podcast) covers the Arizona Cardinals' position groups, how their draft picks fit into the picture, and why on earth is Caleb Williams or the 2024 draft even in the discussion? LISTEN IN as the pod and your Cardinals get rebooted in a whole new way!
Seth Cox of Revenge of the Birds, Rise Up, Sea Red & The Original Draft Breakdown Podcast talks with Blake about the culture & draft problems of the Cardinals Why we should have seen this 4-12 year coming for Arizona The fall out from a lost season versus never accepting a "down" year Is it the coaches and Keim or Michael Bidwill perpetuating many of the problems? Or draft picks? The state of the Cardinals moving forward & if they can lure a top head coach in And what the Cards will and SHOULD do with Black Monday in the NFL on the horizon? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Blake previews the Cardinals and Falcons game with Aaron Freeman, discussing who has the advantage & if either "bird" team's culture is trending right Who are the matchups to watch? And is this a Cardinals "last winnable game of the season" type of motivation...or will Atlanta get a home win? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Blake & Guest Johnny Kinsley talk around the NFL's 2022 Season and discuss what went wrong for the Arizona Cardinals A weird year for the National Football League Chargers/Vikings being chaotic forces of nature to watch Can anyone beat the Niners What happened to Brady, Rodgers and Russ? Steve Keim's leave of absence from the Cardinals & who might take over The one straw that broke the camel's back Why Kyler Murray's deep ball accuracy plummeted What to do in the offseason? Coaches, GM's and moves to make? And finally...Trace McSorley + Tom Brady = Poor Trace. All that and more! Link to Johnny's patreon. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Tim Ring and Blake talk though the injury to Cardinals QB Kyler Murray, the 2022 Cards failure and the Steve Keim news breaks during recording at the 11-minute mark: What does the future look like for the Cardinals while they hope to get Kyler Murray back sometime, even as late as mid-season? Why has Kliff Kingsbury struggled to gain traction in the desert? Steve Keim's health news and what it means if this indeed is part of him stepping away from the franchise The outlook for DeAndre Hopkins & Hollywood Brown Possible Coaching candidates if Kliff is on the chopping block And of course...can the Cardinals win the possible Battle of the Backups this Sunday against the Denver Broncos? Like & Subscribe! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Youtuber (https://www.youtube.com/c/TheCardinalRule) and Co-Founder of AZ Sports Underground Joe Comeau joins the ROTBPod to talk about how the Cardinals' 4-8 record is the fault of the team building, how it can be fixed and what fans can look forward to the rest of the season. Will Arizona move on from their coach or GM? Who are some of the top options if so, and what's the draft holding in store to help rebuild this team? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices