The Rise Up, See Red podcast

With the Arizona Cardinals finishing up mandatory minicamp and wrapping things up before the start of training camp, Jess and Seth talk about what they got from the offseason programs. What did they take away?They talk about rookie cornerback Will Johnson's injury, second-year guard Isaiah Adams in the drivers seat for the starting RG job and Kyler Murray wanting rings as he enters what he calls his prime. 

Jess Root relates how he and Cards Wire writer Howard Balzer lost their media access with the Cardinals because of a disagreement, a misunderstanding and some pettiness from the media relations department. 

After a couple of weeks off, Jess and Seth talk about some stuff surrounding OTA, including the schedule, the cornerback room after Sean Murphy-Bunting's offseason injury that ends his season, the growing physiques of Darius Robinson and Marvin Harrison Jr., and we discuss player absences from this voluntary part of the offseason. 

The Arizona Cardinals released their 2025 regular-season schedule on Wednesday. Jess and Seth react to it and to the release video featuring Mack Wilson. They also make their game-by-game predictions and believe the Cardinals will be a playoff team. 

The NFL releases its full 2025 regular-season schedule Wednesday evening, so Jess and Seth make their predictions about what the Cardinals' schedule will look like. They discuss the international games and the announcement of a new streaming-only game that will be free to watch this time. We talk about possible prime-time matchups and then predict the Cardinals' schedule. Yes, a mock schedule for you to laugh at when the real schedule is released. 

In this edition of the show, Jess and Seth break down the Cardinals' six rookie free agents they signed. They talk about Rookie of the Year odds and then look at the Cardinals' free agents and potential roster moves before training camp. 

The Arizona Cardinals selected seven players in the 2025 NFL draft. Jess and Seth break it all down and react. They talk about their mock drafts, then go over each pick and give grades. 

For the 11th consecutive year, Jess and Seth make their predictions for the first round of the draft. 

Jess and Seth give you one more show about the Arizona Cardinals and the NFL draft. They discuss the possibility of a first-round trade. They go over their preferred first-round pick possibilities for the Cardinals and then try to build the ideal scenarios for the Cardinals throughout the draft, especially with how things play out in Rounds 1-3. It's a great show and the next one will be their yearly mock draft of the first round. 

Jess and Seth complete their NFL draft preview with the final three positions they have not covered — quarterback, tight end and running back. All three positions are perhaps the lowest priority for the Cardinals in the draft this year. They go over the names to know and debate some of the top prospects the Cardinals won't even have a shot at drafting. But before that, they discuss the retirement of Patrick Peterson and what it meant for the organization. Enjoy the show!

Jess and Seth continue with their NFL draft positional previews, this time combining three groups. They talk about some safeties in the draft. They go over the key inside linebackers to know and also break down the cornerbacks. It's a great show!

The 2025 draft preview shows continue. Jess and Seth break down the wide receiver class, discussing the players to know for the Cardinals on Day 1, Day 2 and Day 3

The Cardinals keep throwing actual news our way as we preview the 2025 NFL draft. Jess and Seth talk about the contract extension for Trey McBride before diving into the offensive line prospects in the 2025 draft. They discuss players to know in the first round, on Day 2 and guys who could be possibilities on Day 3. 

This show was supposed to be just the 2025 draft preview focusing on the defensive tackle class. But with the return of Calais Campbell, Jess and Seth kicked off the showing talking about the impact of his return in 2025. Then they go over defensive line in the draft to know in Round 1, Rounds 2-3 and Day 3 of the draft. 

This show begins the series of episodes previewing the 2025 NFL draft for the Cardinals. Jess and Seth touch on projected win totals that came out, but then they dive into draft preview, focusing on the edge defenders. They talk about the Day 1 prospects, guys to know for the second and third rounds, and they give you a couple of Day 3 names to know. 

In what is our last show before diving in hard to preview the 2025 NFL draft, Jess and Seth discuss the Cardinals' latest two free agent additions, talk about the proposed rules changes for the 2025 season that will be up for discussion at the annual league meeting and then talk about what the Cardinals still need in their wide receiver room. 

Jess and Seth talk about two free agent moves the Cardinals made after their last show and what they mean. They talk about the new mock drafts from Mel Kiper and Daniel Jeremiah in terms of the Cardinals and certain players, and then talk about what positions are likely now the priority for the Cardinals entering the NFL draft next month. 

The Arizona Cardinals have made some moves in free agency, both adding new player and re-signing others. Jess and Seth break down the moves, give grades and talk about what is still needed to do (although Jess flies solo for the final part of the show as the power went out at Seth's home and disconnected). 

NFL free agency begins Monday, March 10 when teams can begin to contact and negotiate with players whose contracts expire on the 12th. The Arizona Cardinals will be active in free agency. Jess and Seth go over each position on the roster and talk about potential re-signings and names in free agency to know. 

In the second show going over the 2025 NFL combine, Jess and Seth were again joined by Justin Higdon, Seth's cohost of the Orginal Draft Breakdown podcast (currently on hiatus). They go over the defensive prospects position by position, discussing who stood out. 

Special guest Justin Higdon joined Jess and Seth for the first of two special shows to look back at the NFL combine. They talk about the offensive position prospects and who stood out (and who didn't). 

In this edition of the show, Jess and Seth go through the Cardinals' awful NFLPA team report card and then go react to what owner Michael Bidwill said recently on the radio and what head coach Jonathan Gannon and general manager Monti Ossenfort said at the NFL combine. 

The NFL opened the window to use the franchise or transition tag before free agency. Jess and Seth talk about the reasons why the Cardinals won't use either tag. They also go through each position group on the team and break the the offseason needs they have. 

Jess and Seth talk about the coaching additions and departures on the Cardinals' staff. They delve a little bit into the latest lawsuit against owner Michael Bidwill and then discuss the possibility of the Cardinals targeting quarterback Daniel Jones in free agency next month. 

Following the Philadelphia Eagles' Super Bowl win, Jess and Seth react to the big game. They talk about the takeaways we got about how the Cardinals should build their roster and then they discuss the Eagles free agents that fill glaring needs the Cardinals have this offseason. 

Jess and Seth, before making their Super Bowl picks and give their best bets for the game, talk about one particularly bad mock draft for the Cardinals and revisit the 2015 Carson Palmer injury with information that came out this week. 

In this offseason show, Jess and Seth talk about the changes on the Cardinals' coaching staff with their assistants and the impact of those moves and changes. Then they go over the players who stood out in Mobile at the Senior Bowl as the NFL draft approaches. 

In another offseason show, Jess and Seth go through all the Cardinals' scheduled free agents and explain whether they should be brought back or not, or whether it doesn't matter one way or another. They also react to the wins by the Eagles and Chiefs in the conference championship games over the weekend. 

Jess and Seth go over what three positions are the greatest offseason needs for the Cardinals and then make their predictions for the conference championships and give you their best bets for the game. 

Jess and Seth discuss the notable absence of Arizona Cardinals players on the PFWA's All-NFL, All-NFC and All-Rookie teams. They go over what players might be cap casualties this offseason and then react to what they saw in the divisional round of the playoffs. 

Continuing with offseason Arizona Cardinals content, Jess and Seth speak about player awards and superlatives — who were the Cardinals' MVP, offensive player of the year, top rookie and more!They also give their playoff picks and best bets for the division round of the NFL playoffs. 

Jess and Seth have another offseason show to discuss the Arizona Cardinals, but there are the playoffs as well. They react to the first round of the playoffs before diving into the defensive side of the ball for the Cardinals and grade each position group. After that, they talk about the NFL coaching carrousel and what is going on around the league with that, and how it affects the Cardinals. 

In their first real offseason show of the year, Jess and Seth give grades to each position group on the offense. Then, with the NFL playoffs beginning, they give their wild card predictions and the best bets for those games. 

Following the Cardinals' 47-24 win over the San Francisco 49ers to close out the season, Jess and Seth react to it and break down both sides of the ball. They also ask the question — was the season a disappointment or a failure?

The Cardinals face the 49ers in their season finale on Sunday. Jess and Seth preview the game, give you keys and important matchups, and make their expert predictions for the game. They also give you some of the best bets to make for the game. 

After the Cardinals lost to the Rams in Week 17, Jess and Seth react to the loss and discuss the season. They talk about Kyler Murray and whether or not he can be trusted late in games. They also go over the Cardinals' defensive performance against the Rams. 

Jess and Seth do one show for the week reacting to the Cardinals' loss to the Panthers, eliminating them from postseason contention, and they preview Cardinals-Rams in Week 17, giving you keys, predictions and prop bets. 

Jess and Seth preview the Cardinals' Week 16 game against the Panthers. They talk about the Panthers and their season, give keys and important matchups in the game, and they make their expert predictions and tell you some good prop bets to make for the game. 

With the Cardinals on the road in Week 16 facing the Panthers, Jess was joined by Panthers Wire's Jared Feinberg (@JRodNFLDraft). They talked about the Panthers' season, discussed keys and important matchups in the game, and gave their predictions. 

Jess and Seth break down the Cardinals' win over the Patriots, talk about the playoff race and the injuries. They also discuss the possibility of a Budda Baker extension, which actually happened about 30 minutes after they recorded the show. 

Jess and Seth give their weekly preview of the game the Cardinals have. They preview the New England Patriots and the season they have had, go over keys and important matchups in the Week 15 game and then make their predictions and give you the best prop bets to make. 

The Cardinals seek to snap a three-losing streak in their Week 15 home matchup against the 3-10 New England Patriots. Patriots Wire managing editor Jordy McElroy joins Jess on the show to preview the game, talk about the Patriots' season and give his prediction for the final score. 

The Arizona Cardinals lost their third consecutive game on Sunday, falling 30-18 to the Seattle Seahawks. Jess and Seth discuss the play on both sides of the ball and also discuss what is being said about quarterback Kyler Murray. They also look at the Cardinals' fading chances for the postseason. 

With the Cardinals facing the Seahawks for the second time in three weeks, the only preview show of the week was with Jess and Seth. They went over the play of Seattle over the last three weeks relative to their whole season, go over keys to victory and important matchups, and they make predictions and give you the best bets to make for the game on Sunday. 

The Cardinals lost in Minnesota 23-22 on Sunday, and Jess and Seth talk about it. They discuss coaching decisions, the play of Kyler Murray and then go over the good and bad from both sides of the ball. They also discuss what the loss means and react to the new James Conner contract. 

Vikings Wire managing editor Andrew Harbaugh joined Jess on the show to talk about the Cardinals-Vikings Week 13 matchup. They talk about the Vikings' season, preview the game and make predictions. 

The Cardinals lost to the Seattle Seahawks 16-6 on Sunday in Week 12. In this edition of the show, Jess and Seth react to the loss. They go over how difficult the Cardinals made things for themselves with the loss and then look at the offensive and defensive performances. 

The Arizona Cardinals face the Seattle Seahawks in a critical divisional battle in Week 12 for the NFC West lead. Jess and Seth break down the matchup, talk about the Seahawks' season so far, make their picks and predictions and tell you the best prop bets to consider in the game to make a few bucks. 

The Cardinals play the Seahawks on the road in Seattle in Week 12. Seahawks Wire managing editor Kole Musgrove, who has been on the show before, joined Jess to preview the matchup. They talked about the Seahawks' season, discussed keys and matchups for the game, and then made predictions and picks. 

The Cardinals are coming off the bye week, so Jess and Seth didn't have a game to talk about. Instead, they discuss Kyler Murray and the talk of being a potential MVP candidate, tackle Kelvin Beachum and his play at tackle with the coming return of Jonah Williams, and they predict the rest of the season in the NFC West. Enjoy the show!

After the Cardinals dismantled the Jets in Week 10 31-6, Jess and Seth react to where the team is as the NFC West leader entering the bye. They go over the offensive and defensive performances in in the game, and then discuss Budda Baker, how well he is playing and how Jonathan Gannon said "you can't put a price" on Baker's value on the team. They're going to have to if they are going to retain him.