While Trey McBride is coming off a career year in 2023, his position coach wants more in 2024. Tight end coach Ben Steele joined Craig Grialou and Paul Calvisi to talk about the rapid ascension of McBride and how he can take his game to the next level, the addition of rookie Tip Reiman and the offseason work put in by Elijah Higgins. Plus, Kyle Vanden Bosch joins the show to talk about the first padded practice, Kyler Murray's leadership, how impressive Darius Robinson looks on the defensive line and the value of having a teammate like center Hjalte Froholdt.

It was a good start. Now, if the Cardinals can work on the finish. Craig Grialou, Rob Fredrickson, and Paul Calvisi look back at Sunday's loss at the Buffalo Bills. The Cardinals looked great in the first half, scoring on their first three possessions. But then the second half happened. The opportunities were there, especially late in the fourth quarter. There were not enough opportunities for Marvin Harrison Jr. And then defensively, the opportunities were not taken advantage of in terms of slowing down quarterback Josh Allen. The Cardinals will look to learn from Week 1 as they prepare to host the Los Angeles Rams at State Farm Stadium for their home opener.

After months of anticipation, the NFL season has finally arrived. The Cardinals are preparing for their Sunday matchup with the Buffalo Bills in Orchard Park, New York. Craig Grialou, Paul Calvisi and Kyle Vanden Bosch get you ready for the game with conversations about the 2024 captains, QB Kyler Murray's career trajectory, the danger in facing Bills QB Josh Allen, the atmosphere at Highmark Stadium and much more.

On Tuesday, NFL rosters must be trimmed to 53 players. That 53-man roster is often tweaked and adjusted a few times before heading into Week 1. Craig Grialou, Paul Calvisi and Rob Fredrickson discuss what has officially happened and what reportedly has happened regarding the Cardinals roster. Plus, discussions about the Cardinals front seven, the wide receiver group and the potential for waiver claims to be made as the market is flooded with players cut from the other 31 NFL teams.

One of the big storylines heading into the 2024 season is how the Cardinals might generate a pass rush. After BJ Ojulari went down with a season-ending knee injury during training camp, rookie Xavier Thomas has received more reps than expected and the results are positive. Craig Grialou, Paul Calvisi and three-time Pro Bowl defensive end Kyle Vanden Bosch discuss the upside of Thomas and the Cardinals pass rushers. Plus, the fierce battle behind running back James Conner, a review of the joint practices and preseason game with the Colts and much more.

Training Camp is officially in the rearview mirror and the Preseason is here. The Cardinals had their first matchup of the Preseason against the New Orleans Saints, a game in which Arizona would lose by a final score of 16-14 on a Saints field goal in the final seconds. Craig Grialou and Rob Fredrickson break down what they saw on Saturday night including: Darius Robinson's disruptive NFL debut, Xavier Thomas' ability to generate pressure off the edge and the ongoing battle for the backup QB spot between Desmond Ridder and Clayton Tune. The guys also discuss what rookie wide receiver Marvin Harrison Jr. could learn even though he played just three snaps and didn't touch the ball. Plus a preview of the joint practices this week between the Cardinals and the Indianapolis Colts.

Former Cardinals defensive end Kyle Vanden Bosch joins Craig Grialou and Paul Calvisi to shine the spotlight on players who are quietly putting together a solid training camp. Plus, discussions about how the Cardinals will try to replace LB BJ Ojulari after his season-ending knee injury, how newly-extended LB Zaven Collins fits into future plans, how CB Sean Murphy-Bunting is meshing with other members of the secondary and a tribute to new Hall of Famer Dwight Freeney who made a major impact during his short time in Arizona.

James Conner is the clear RB1 for the Cardinals. What about the others in the running back room? Coach Autry Denson joined Craig Grialou and Paul Calvisi to discuss the depth at running back, what the coaching staff is looking to get out of the group, the importance of pass protection and special teams and much more. Plus, two-time Pro Bowler Lorenzo Alexander joins Grialou and Calvisi to talk about the Cardinals revamped defensive front, the relationship between Kyler Murray and OC Drew Petzing and the expectations for rookie receiver Marvin Harrison Jr.