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Ep. 72 - Cardinals general manager Monti Ossenfort joins Dave Pasch to discuss the process leading up to the selection of Ohio State wide receiver Marvin Harrison Jr., when he knew MHJ was the right guy to pick, exploring different trade scenarios throughout the draft, the importance of being convicted about their draftees and the major differences between his two drafts as GM. Plus, Ossenfort talks about several other draft picks from the 2024 class, why he's confident in quarterback Kyler Murray heading into the 2024 season and how he's been impressed with head coach Jonathan Gannon when it comes to performance and culture building.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ep. 755 - Expectations are high for Marvin Harrison Jr., but not any higher than the expectations he has for himself. As he told Craig Grialou and Paul Calvisi, when you have the name ‘Harrison Jr.’ on the back of your uniform, expectations will always be high. Hear the full interview with the Cardinals’ first-round draft pick as he joined the guys following his introductory press conference. Harrison Jr. and the rest of the 12-player draft class will be on the field later this week for rookie minicamp. And Harrison Jr. won’t be the only new wide receiver in action for the first time. The Cardinals selected Tejhaun Palmer out of Alabama-Birmingham in the sixth round and added Colorado’s Xavier Weaver as an undrafted free agent; a pair of intriguing prospects who will be given every opportunity to earn a spot in what is a crowded wide receiver room.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ep. 662 - The Cardinals are receiving solid reviews for their 12-pick haul in the 2024 NFL Draft. Assistant GM Dave Sears, Monti Ossenfort's right-hand man, joined Paul Calvisi to talk about the highlights of the draft class, the vision for those picks and what types of players are always on the Cardinals' radar. Plus, Calvisi and Ron Wolfley discuss which players they are most excited to see throughout the offseason and into training camp.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ep. 754 - After hearing from both the GM and the head coach, it’s now time to hear from the coordinators. Drew Petzing and Nick Rallis, the offensive and defensive coordinators, respectively, addressed the media over the past two days. Their thoughts on not only the 12 draft picks but also the players added in free agency. Craig Grialou and Dani Sureck discuss what stood out; from Rallis’ excitement about cornerback Elijah Jones, linebacker Mack Wilson and the veteran leadership in defensive linemen Justin Jones and Bilal Nichols to Petzing looking forward to seeing wide receiver Marvin Harrison Jr., running back Trey Benson and tight end Tip Reiman on the field to really get a sense of what they can do. Also, some Zaven Collins talk; his fifth-year option was not exercised.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What is your feelings about an Italian restaurant? Paul Calvisi had strong feelings about his eggplant parmesan as he, Darren Urban and Dani Sureck talk about what the Cardinals got in their 12-pick draft, including what their first interactions were like with Marvin Harrison Jr. Among the other topics: Paris Johnson reuniting with his buddy, the “patterns” the Cardinals have in their picks, the improved defensive line room and Darius Robinson, intriguing off the edge with Xavier Thomas, how the tight end and running back rooms have changed, so many cornerbacks battling it out, and the potential 18-game season.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The action was fast and furious for the Cardinals during the 2024 NFL Draft. The Big Red ended up with 12 draft picks, headlined by first-round receiver Marvin Harrison Jr. and Mizzou defensive lineman Darius Robinson. Craig Grialou, Paul Calvisi and Kyle Vanden Bosch talk about Monti Ossenfort's latest haul, identify their favorite picks outside of the first round and talk about the selections who can make an immediate impact on the 2024 season.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.