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Ep. 784 - Paul Calvisi and Ron Wolfley examine Michael Wilson's new three-year contract extension and how the Cardinals receiver has earned the deal through his work ethic, intelligence and breakout performances. Fellow wide receiver Jalen Brooks joins the show to offer an inside look at the excitement about Wilson's extension in the receiver room, shares his own preseason success and explains the similarities he sees between Wilson and Rams star Puka Nacua. Paul and Wolf also focus on the Cardinals deep group of offensive playmakers, the potential of Mike LaFleur's scheme and why they believe AZ could field a top-10 offense. Finally, the conversation shifts to defense and the disruptive Walter Nolen, the impact of Josh Sweat and the importance of keeping the unit healthy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
As Darren Urban and Dani Sureck return from Green Bay, Craig Grialou is thrilled to have them back as preseason purgatory week leads into next week's regular season. Our trio discuss how Josh Sweat is practicing and on the path Mike LaFleur has promised all along, expectations for Walter Nolen III and his heartbeat status, a look at the defensive cuts including Sean Murphy-Bunting and BJ Ojulari, they go to the mailbag to talk Darius Robinson, Getting Cultured at wide deceiver, the hope for Love, a full wideout room, farewell to the Pro Bowl, and Dani's memorable last word.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Wolf and Luke discuss why Ketel Marte is not in the lineup on Wednesday against the Philadelphia Phillies and if there were really no conversations had between the Arizona Cardinals and Green Bay Packers about Josh Sweat.
Ep. 1031 - From 90 to 53 players. The Cardinals made several roster moves over the past couple of days, and more are likely to be made ahead of Week 1. That's life in the National Football League, where nothing is ever set including the roster. Craig Grialou and Zach Gershman do a deep dive on the initial 53-man roster; who was and who wasn't kept, the number of players kept at key positions and what do the two trades mean for the running back and tight end rooms. Plus, it was back to work on Monday; Carson Beck returned to practice, Josh Sweat participated and Garrett Williams looks like he's ready to resume his role as slot cornerback.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Luke and Jody Jackson discuss if Josh Sweat could still get traded before the season and how much pressure is on Eduardo Rodriguez for his start tonight against the Philadelphia Phillies.
Ep. 783 - Paul Calvisi and J.P. Shadrick are in Green Bay to break down the Cardinals' intense joint practice with the Packers and the players making their push for the initial 53-man roster. The guys discuss Dewey Wingard's big hit, Zaven Collins' standout performance, Marvin Harrison Jr.'s spectacular touchdown catch, Josh Sweat's return to the field and the Cardinals' deep cornerback competition. Plus, Cardinals running back Bam Knight joins the show to discuss his confidence heading into his fifth season, the talented running back room and what it's like playing in Mike LaFleur's offense. Paul and J.P. also spotlight Hjalte Froholdt's contract extension and identify the players who have shown up and those who need to show more during the preseason finale before roster cuts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Luke and Burns discuss what must happen behind the scenes before Ketel Marte is ready to play and what they’ll be watching for in the Arizona Cardinals’ preseason game against the Green Bay Packers.
Live from Green Bay! Darren Urban and Dani Sureck are boots on the ground in Packer-land for the Cardinals' joint practice, and loop in Craig Grialou with all of the details. Our trio talk about bike rides, a ban on cussing, a Melton opening of the practice, an emotional practice for the Cardinals (and yes, perhaps a “win,”), updates on Carson Beck, Isaiah Adams and James Conner, Josh Sweat's return, a solemn Getting Cultured, what's left for the team in their preseason finale, and an offense that again impresses, even if it's just practice.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Following the Cardinals' 34-13 preseason loss to the Dalls Cowboys, Jess and Seth talk about the good, the bad and the return of Josh Sweat. (1:00) The good in the loss to the Cowboys (8:26) The bad in the loss to the Cowboys (24:57) What the return of Josh Sweat means Follow the show on X: @riseupseered Follow hosts Jess Root (@senorjessroot) and Seth Cox (@SCoxFB) on X as well Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
The end of the preseason is upon us, as the Arizona Cardinals head to Green Bay for a joint practice and final preseason game against the Packers. Craig Grialou and former Cardinals linebacker Rob Fredrickson break down the latest Cardinals roster moves, including Josh Sweat's return from the PUP list and Hjalte Froholdt's two-year contract extension. They revisit the Cardinals' 34-13 loss to the Cowboys, discuss the offensive penalties and defensive struggles, and look at who can help create pressure opposite Sweat, including Eku Leota. The guys also examine how the running back room will take shape following Trey Benson's release and preview Wednesday's joint practice in Green Bay and discuss how beneficial joint practices are for a team.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Ep. 1030 - So, plenty of news on Monday. The biggest of which was Josh Sweat practiced. He was activated off the physically unable to perform list and worked out with his teammates for the first time. Craig Grialou and Jesus Quinonez react and discuss Sweat's importance to the defense let alone the entire team; plus, the running back room is now minus Trey Benson, what's the latest with Jeremiyah Love and fellow rookie Carson Beck, what did Mike LaFleur have to say about what Matt LaFleur had to say regarding Wednesday's joint practice with the Packers, and a look back at the preseason game against the Dallas Cowboys.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Druin talks Josh Sweat's return, trey Benson's release, and more.
Bickley and Marotta talk Cardinals, Diamondbacks, and college football.
Josh Sweat returns to the Cardinals.
Ep. 1030 - So, plenty of news on Monday. The biggest of which was Josh Sweat practiced. He was activated off the physically unable to perform list and worked out with his teammates for the first time. Craig Grialou and Jesus Quinonez react and discuss Sweat's importance to the defense let alone the entire team; plus, the running back room is now minus Trey Benson, what's the latest with Jeremiyah Love and fellow rookie Carson Beck, what did Mike LaFleur have to say about what Matt LaFleur had to say regarding Wednesday's joint practice with the Packers, and a look back at the preseason game against the Dallas Cowboys.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Wolf and Luke discuss when we could see Josh Sweat again and ESPN MLB reporter Jesse Rogers joins the show.
Paul Calvisi joins Wolf and Luke to discuss Josh Sweat being activated from the physically unable to perform list, how the Arizona Cardinals have looked in the preseason so far, and Trey Benson being waived from the Cardinals.
Ep. 1029 - There is a quarterback plan for Saturday. And, no it does not involve Jacoby Brissett, and it most likely does not involve Carson Beck. It's going to be the Gardner Minshew show, with Kedon Slovis, when the Cardinals host the Dallas Cowboys at State Farm Stadium. This is the Cardinals' lone home preseason game. Craig Grialou and Zach Gershman discuss what fans can expect. Then the two react to Garrett Williams' return to practice, and if Williams is back then what's the status of Josh Sweat and Tip Reiman, the remaining players on PUP, plus Trey McBride, his name was finally unveiled among the NFL Top 100 Players of 2026.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Ep. 1029 - There is a quarterback plan for Saturday. And, no it does not involve Jacoby Brissett, and it most likely does not involve Carson Beck. It's going to be the Gardner Minshew show, with Kedon Slovis, when the Cardinals host the Dallas Cowboys at State Farm Stadium. This is the Cardinals' lone home preseason game. Craig Grialou and Zach Gershman discuss what fans can expect. Then the two react to Garrett Williams' return to practice, and if Williams is back then what's the status of Josh Sweat and Tip Reiman, the remaining players on PUP, plus Trey McBride, his name was finally unveiled among the NFL Top 100 Players of 2026.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Bickley and Marotta talk Cardinals, Bickley Blasts on the Diamondbacks, and we're joined by Dan Wolken.
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Freddie talks Josh Sweat, Jacoby Brissett, Carson Beck, the defense, and preseason game 2.
The Arizona Cardinals have broken training camp after a week filled with Hall of Fame honors and the first preseason game of the year. Tyler Drake is back from his world travels to dive into his week at Canton, the celebration for Larry Fitzgerald Jr., Hall of Fame game takeaways (yes, Carson Beck included) and more alongside Lauren Koval before turning to this week's game against the Las Vegas Raiders. Subscribe, rate 5 stars and follow @AZCardsCorner, @Tdrake4sports and @koval_lauren on X!
Wolf and Luke discuss Josh Sweat still not practicing with the Arizona Cardinals and react to the Arizona Diamondbacks' win over the Colorado Rockies on Monday night.
Aaron Rodgers hit the Pat McAfee Show and mostly repeated familiar talking points on COVID, media hypocrisy, and excitement about reuniting with Mike McCarthy, while Packers fans zeroed in on a far more pressing issue in Green Bay. Rookie kicker Trey Smack is off to a rocky start in camp, has deleted social media, and is drawing early concern even as Matt LaFleur tries to downplay the misses. Deep dive into why moving on from Brandon McManus feels like a high-risk special teams gamble and the long history of Packers impatience with kickers and punters Camp observations on Brandon Cisay's strong one-on-ones, Baron Sorey's breakout day (including a pick-six), Jordan Morgan's work at left tackle, and the offensive line shuffling Jonathan Gannon dialing up relentless blitz packages that have Packer fans excited, plus tight end additions and the latest on Luke Musgrave's outlook Quick hits on Josh Sweat trade smoke, Bears injury news, and Zay Flowers' massive extension as a comparison point for recent Packers deals This episode is brought to you by PrizePicks! Use code PACKDADDY and visit https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/PACKDADDY to get started with America's #1 fantasy sports app. Hit subscribe, drop a rating and review, and get those calls in so we can fire up Packernet After Dark. Follow the conversation on social and stay locked in for more camp coverage. To advertise on this podcast please email: ad-sales@libsyn.com Or go to: https://advertising.libsyn.com/packernetpodcast #GoPackGo #Packers #NFL
Aaron Rodgers hit the Pat McAfee Show and mostly repeated familiar talking points on COVID, media hypocrisy, and excitement about reuniting with Mike McCarthy, while Packers fans zeroed in on a far more pressing issue in Green Bay. Rookie kicker Trey Smack is off to a rocky start in camp, has deleted social media, and is drawing early concern even as Matt LaFleur tries to downplay the misses. Deep dive into why moving on from Brandon McManus feels like a high-risk special teams gamble and the long history of Packers impatience with kickers and punters Camp observations on Brandon Cisay's strong one-on-ones, Baron Sorey's breakout day (including a pick-six), Jordan Morgan's work at left tackle, and the offensive line shuffling Jonathan Gannon dialing up relentless blitz packages that have Packer fans excited, plus tight end additions and the latest on Luke Musgrave's outlook Quick hits on Josh Sweat trade smoke, Bears injury news, and Zay Flowers' massive extension as a comparison point for recent Packers deals This episode is brought to you by PrizePicks! Use code PACKDADDY and visit https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/PACKDADDY to get started with America's #1 fantasy sports app. Hit subscribe, drop a rating and review, and get those calls in so we can fire up Packernet After Dark. Follow the conversation on social and stay locked in for more camp coverage. To advertise on this podcast please email: ad-sales@libsyn.com Or go to: https://advertising.libsyn.com/packernetpodcast #GoPackGo #Packers #NFL
Chicago Bears podcast hosts Austin and Reece break down the full 2026 Bears schedule with week-by-week win-loss predictions on the Bear Necessities Podcast. First up, the latest Bears offseason rumors — could Chicago make a move for Max Crosby or Josh Sweat? The guys debate whether either edge rusher is worth the price and why defensive end might be the missing piece for a Bears championship run. Then it's time for the main event: a complete 2026 Chicago Bears schedule breakdown. They start with a Week 1 road trip to Carolina for a Caleb Williams vs Bryce Young rematch, preview the home opener against Kyler Murray and the Minnesota Vikings, and break down a Monday Night Football showdown with the Philadelphia Eagles. Along the way they cover Jaylen Johnson's offseason, the Vikings' offensive line decline, NFC North predictions, and whether Caleb Williams and Ben Johnson can lead the Bears to back-to-back NFC North titles. Subscribe to the Bear Necessities Podcast for weekly Chicago Bears coverage all season long. For Business Inquiries please reach out to: Bearnecessitiespodcast@gmail.com
The Cardinals' first padded practice of training camp has arrived. Craig Grialou, Zach Gershman and former Cardinals linebacker Rob Fredrickson broadcast live from State Farm Stadium to discuss what they'll be watching now that the pads are on, Jacoby Brissett's new contract and what it means for the quarterback competition and how Brissett's leadership and respect inside the locker room will impact the offense. Plus, the guys examine BJ Ojulari's return to full health, who in the Edge group will step up while Josh Sweat is not practicing and the players who have stood out through the first week of training camp.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Ep. 1018 - Day 2 of Cardinals training camp and the first day open to fans; that always brings a little more excitement. The headline, of course, is quarterback. Yes, Jacoby Brissett is practicing, but how much is he participating? And when Brissett is not under center, who is and with which unit? Craig Grialou and Dani Sureck talk about what they saw from the quarterbacks as well as the rotation at running back. Also, Craig and Dani highlight some of the top plays made by players such as Trey McBride, Michael Wilson and Max Melton, who really flashed on Friday. There's also discussion on how well BJ Ojulari has looked, why Josh Sweat is starting camp on the physically unable to perform list (PUP) and Mike LaFleur's philosophy on fighting.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Ep. 1018 - Day 2 of Cardinals training camp and the first day open to fans; that always brings a little more excitement. The headline, of course, is quarterback. Yes, Jacoby Brissett is practicing, but how much is he participating? And when Brissett is not under center, who is and with which unit? Craig Grialou and Dani Sureck talk about what they saw from the quarterbacks as well as the rotation at running back. Also, Craig and Dani highlight some of the top plays made by players such as Trey McBride, Michael Wilson and Max Melton, who really flashed on Friday. There's also discussion on how well BJ Ojulari has looked, why Josh Sweat is starting camp on the physically unable to perform list (PUP) and Mike LaFleur's philosophy on fighting.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Marotta and Kellan talk Cardinals Diamondbacks, are joined by Tom Leander, and go through Rush Hour Reboot.
Calivisi talks Jacoby Brissett, Josh Sweat, Cards expectations, and more.
Luke and John Lund discuss if the Arizona Cardinals should hang on to Josh Sweat if they are unable to get a first-round pick for him and how important the Arizona Diamondbacks' series against the St. Louis Cardinals is for the D-backs.
With Cardinals training camp rapidly approaching, Craig Grialou and Zach Gershman dive into the biggest storylines as the offseason comes to a close. The guys discuss Jacoby Brissett and the importance of his offseason work with teammates, they take a closer look at Darius Robinson's development entering Year 3, where the pass rush beyond Josh Sweat needs to improve and why Jordan Burch and the young outside linebackers could be key to taking the next step. Plus, a look at Trey McBride's rise to elite status, the debate on whether he's the NFL's best tight end, and reaction to reports that he is joining the exclusive Madden 99 Club.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Brick spins four tracks from the frozen tundra — a fever dream about Josh Sweat, an outlaw anthem for Savion Williams, a ballad for Bears fans, and a quiet vow to wait for the thaw. Key discussion points (bullet list): - Bad Disease: A craving for pass rush help, dreaming of Josh Sweat in green and gold. - A.O. this for Savion Williams: Celebrating the 6'4" third-round weapon with the outlaw mentality. - Let Them Cry: A mercy ballad about the Week 14 win over the Bears and Nixon's end-zone pick. - Wait for the Thaw: A town written off after a tough season, refusing to argue and choosing to bury it deep until spring. Call to action (1–2 sentences): Subscribe for more Tundra FM, rate and review, and check the links below. This episode is brought to you by PrizePicks! Use code PACKDADDY to get started with America's #1 fantasy sports app. https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/PACKDADDY To advertise on this podcast please email: ad-sales@libsyn.com Or go to: https://advertising.libsyn.com/packernetpodcast Check out everything I'm building across the Packers and NFL world: NFL Draft Grades: https://nfldraftgrades.com/ Hashmarks: https://hashmarks.io/
Brick spins four tracks from the frozen tundra — a fever dream about Josh Sweat, an outlaw anthem for Savion Williams, a ballad for Bears fans, and a quiet vow to wait for the thaw. Key discussion points (bullet list): - Bad Disease: A craving for pass rush help, dreaming of Josh Sweat in green and gold. - A.O. this for Savion Williams: Celebrating the 6'4" third-round weapon with the outlaw mentality. - Let Them Cry: A mercy ballad about the Week 14 win over the Bears and Nixon's end-zone pick. - Wait for the Thaw: A town written off after a tough season, refusing to argue and choosing to bury it deep until spring. Call to action (1–2 sentences): Subscribe for more Tundra FM, rate and review, and check the links below. This episode is brought to you by PrizePicks! Use code PACKDADDY to get started with America's #1 fantasy sports app. https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/PACKDADDY To advertise on this podcast please email: ad-sales@libsyn.com Or go to: https://advertising.libsyn.com/packernetpodcast Check out everything I'm building across the Packers and NFL world: NFL Draft Grades: https://nfldraftgrades.com/ Hashmarks: https://hashmarks.io/
Wolf and Luke discuss if Josh Sweat will play for the Arizona Cardinals this season and react to the Arizona Diamondbacks' loss to the San Diego Padres on Tuesday night.
Freddie talks Brendan Sorsby, Carson Beck, Josh Sweat, and more.
Ryan opens with the tragic news of former 49ers pass rusher Alden Smith's sudden passing and reflects on his once-promising but derailed career. The show then dives into Packers-relevant NFL news, including the latest on Josh Sweat's situation with the Cardinals and why Green Bay's leverage may be improving. Jordan Love's elite statistical profile is highlighted with Sumer Sports EPA data showing him leading the league in man coverage efficiency and top-five in zone. The episode closes with a detailed breakdown of new kicker Trace Mac's transition challenges at Lambeau Field, featuring insights from Ryan Longwell on ball trajectory, hook vs. cut styles, and the unique demands of kicking in Green Bay.
Ryan opens with the tragic news of former 49ers pass rusher Alden Smith's sudden passing and reflects on his once-promising but derailed career. The show then dives into Packers-relevant NFL news, including the latest on Josh Sweat's situation with the Cardinals and why Green Bay's leverage may be improving. Jordan Love's elite statistical profile is highlighted with Sumer Sports EPA data showing him leading the league in man coverage efficiency and top-five in zone. The episode closes with a detailed breakdown of new kicker Trace Mac's transition challenges at Lambeau Field, featuring insights from Ryan Longwell on ball trajectory, hook vs. cut styles, and the unique demands of kicking in Green Bay.
Minicamp is here, and so are all the players, and Craig Grialou, Darren Urban and Dani Sureck have lots to talk about. That includes the arrivals of Jacoby Brissett and Josh Sweat to mandatory work, Brissett's situation heading into training camp, our first mailbag entry on the podcast, needing a full running back room, Trey McBride's continuing evolution, Getting Cultured with Dani, Nick Rallis' obsession with player development, Michael Wilson's burgeoning friendship with Larry Fitzgerald, and Craig's airport issues.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Wolf and Luke react to Josh Sweat not participating at Arizona Cardinals minicamp and the Arizona Diamondbacks' loss to the Miami Marlins on Tuesday night.
Ryan recaps the Packers upcoming schedule with mandatory mini-camp starting Tuesday the 9th, another week of OTAs the following week, and Family Night on August 7th. He addresses a trade hypothetical of Van Ness for Josh Sweat, explaining why Sweat would be a short-term fix but not a straight swap. Quick hits on Vikings QB situation, Lions front office moves, and preseason schedule. Ryan also calls out lazy media analysis that just lists names lost and added without looking at actual starting snaps and health returns like Watson, Kraft, and Parsons.
Ryan recaps the Packers upcoming schedule with mandatory mini-camp starting Tuesday the 9th, another week of OTAs the following week, and Family Night on August 7th. He addresses a trade hypothetical of Van Ness for Josh Sweat, explaining why Sweat would be a short-term fix but not a straight swap. Quick hits on Vikings QB situation, Lions front office moves, and preseason schedule. Ryan also calls out lazy media analysis that just lists names lost and added without looking at actual starting snaps and health returns like Watson, Kraft, and Parsons.
Ryan breaks down Christian Watson's four-year, $110.5 million extension ($27.6M AAV) and explains why it lands as a reasonable, team-friendly deal given the injury concerns baked into the numbers. He puts it in context of the exploding salary cap (top WRs now over $42M) and recent extensions like Drake London. Also covers Josh Sweat trade rumors, Malik Willis update in Miami, Robert Tunyon signing with the Steelers, NFC North injury news from Detroit and Chicago, and more offseason notes.
Bill answers mailbag questions from the audience on the Myles Garrett and A.J. Brown trades and more. 0:00 Welcome 1:10- Which teams will regret not trading for Garrett/Brown 4:47 How does the A.J. Brown saga reflect on Eagles HC Nick Sirianni 8:17 Is Garrett the most scheme-independent defensive player? 10:07 Is the '27 QB class really that good? 12:57 What are the chances Maxx Crosby gets dealt…again? 15:16 Did the Steelers overpay Nick Herbig? 18:30 Josh Sweat's trade value? 20:26- Why isn't there a football manager equivalent for the NFL? 23:18 Does Garrett move make Rams' drafting of Ty Simpson even worse? 26:05 Why should Dolphins fans even tune in this year? 27:55 Favorite win-win trades in recent past? 29:50 How good does Verse need to be for Cleveland to win the Garrett trade? 32:33 How does accuracy factor into the Falcons QB competition? 35:52 Should the Rams have just drafted Ruben Bain? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Ryan breaks down Christian Watson's four-year, $110.5 million extension ($27.6M AAV) and explains why it lands as a reasonable, team-friendly deal given the injury concerns baked into the numbers. He puts it in context of the exploding salary cap (top WRs now over $42M) and recent extensions like Drake London. Also covers Josh Sweat trade rumors, Malik Willis update in Miami, Robert Tunyon signing with the Steelers, NFC North injury news from Detroit and Chicago, and more offseason notes.
Callers react to the slow-moving legal situation and Ian Rapoport shutting down Josh Sweat trade rumors to the Packers. Liz makes the case for the Packers' flashy first-round kicker pick, while Nico delivers an epic potato and griddle recommendation segment. Plus a satirical commercial about laid-off sports media professionals.
Callers react to the slow-moving legal situation and Ian Rapoport shutting down Josh Sweat trade rumors to the Packers. Liz makes the case for the Packers' flashy first-round kicker pick, while Nico delivers an epic potato and griddle recommendation segment. Plus a satirical commercial about laid-off sports media professionals.
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