Kickoff in the Valley

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Kickoff in the Valley

A Cardinals podcast for the fans by the fans. Join KMLE’s Gunner Jackson and Bird Gang Travel founder Tyler Vasquez for an in-depth look at the Arizona Cardinals. Gunner and Tyler provide their insight on the storylines that will shape the Cardinals season.

  1. 02/07/2023 · BONUS

    BONUS: Which Head Coach Opening is the Worst? | 'In The Huddle'

    From 'In The Huddle' (subscribe here), Carl and Jason look beyond the Super Bowl at everything else going on in the NFL. Aaron Rodgers and Derek Carr are making headlines with their suggestions that they'll be playing for different teams next season. The guys debate which Head coaching job is worse between the Cardinals and the Colts. Finally Carl and Jason discuss Brian Flores being hired by the Vikings as a Defensive Coordinator and how this position could be a launch pad for his future. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    25 min

  2. 02/05/2023

    BONUS: Is Vance Joseph a roadblock on potential Head Coach hires for the Arizona Cardinals?

    Tyler Vasquez gives the Bird Gang faithful a bonus dose as he extends the conversations around the Arizona Cardinals coaching search. No Sean Payton, no Dan Quinn, no Frank Reich... whoever emerges as the Head Coach for Arizona Tyler believes there could be a behind the scenes issue. Vance Joseph, who has been mentioned as potential hot-commodity for other DC positions, could be a hold over that ownership will want an incoming hire to retain. With a list of second interviews on the schedule, Tyler discusses the potential hires, and if the Cardinals braintrust feels like they are ready to turn over a new feather as this franchise moves forward. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    18 min

  3. 02/02/2023

    Arizona Cardinals miss out on Sean Payton. Is Kyler Murray keeping coaching candidates away?

    Tyler Vasquez and Adam Armbrecht discuss the Arizona Cardinals latest offseason update. First, they mourn the loss of Sean Payton to the Denver Broncos, but also find themselves asking - was it a blessing in disguise? Despite all the speculation the Cardinals interviewed other candidates well ahead of Sean Payton's visit and seem to be unwilling to spend the dollars and draft capitol to retain his services. Several other candidates however went back to their current teams or to other franchises, which does have the hosts feeling like Arizona is striking out on all fronts. One critical component that seems to be leaving potential hires to the wind is QB Kyler Murray and concerns over his injury and franchise commitment. The silver lining is that the Cardinals will have close to top-ten cap room and may have a path to accomplish a partial rebuild while still holding a hefty financial commitment for their signal caller. Adam also offers up a coaching hire that peaks Tyler's offensive interest in the short and long term. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    39 min

  4. 02/02/2023

    Sean Payton picks Denver Broncos and aging Russell Wilson over the Arizona Cardinals and Kyler Murray

    Tyler Vasquez and Adam Armbrecht discuss the Arizona Cardinals latest offseason update. First, they mourn the loss of Sean Payton to the Denver Broncos, but also find themselves asking - was it a blessing in disguise? Despite all the speculation the Cardinals interviewed other candidates well ahead of Sean Payton's visit and seem to be unwilling to spend the dollars and draft capitol to retain his services. Several other candidates however went back to their current teams or to other franchises, which does have the hosts feeling like Arizona is striking out on all fronts. One critical component that seems to be leaving potential hires to the wind is QB Kyler Murray and concerns over his injury and franchise commitment. The silver lining is that the Cardinals will have close to top-ten cap room and may have a path to accomplish a partial rebuild while still holding a hefty financial commitment for their signal caller. Adam also offers up a coaching hire that peaks Tyler's offensive interest in the short and long term. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    12 min

  5. 02/02/2023

    How Kyler Murray's contract and injury impact the Cardinals coaching hire

    Tyler Vasquez and Adam Armbrecht discuss the Arizona Cardinals latest offseason update. First, they mourn the loss of Sean Payton to the Denver Broncos, but also find themselves asking - was it a blessing in disguise? Despite all the speculation the Cardinals interviewed other candidates well ahead of Sean Payton's visit and seem to be unwilling to spend the dollars and draft capitol to retain his services. Several other candidates however went back to their current teams or to other franchises, which does have the hosts feeling like Arizona is striking out on all fronts. One critical component that seems to be leaving potential hires to the wind is QB Kyler Murray and concerns over his injury and franchise commitment. The silver lining is that the Cardinals will have close to top-ten cap room and may have a path to accomplish a partial rebuild while still holding a hefty financial commitment for their signal caller. Adam also offers up a coaching hire that peaks Tyler's offensive interest in the short and long term. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    17 min

  6. 02/02/2023

    Could Mike Kafka be the key to unlocking the Cardinals offense?

    Tyler Vasquez and Adam Armbrecht discuss the Arizona Cardinals latest offseason update. First, they mourn the loss of Sean Payton to the Denver Broncos, but also find themselves asking - was it a blessing in disguise? Despite all the speculation the Cardinals interviewed other candidates well ahead of Sean Payton's visit and seem to be unwilling to spend the dollars and draft capitol to retain his services. Several other candidates however went back to their current teams or to other franchises, which does have the hosts feeling like Arizona is striking out on all fronts. One critical component that seems to be leaving potential hires to the wind is QB Kyler Murray and concerns over his injury and franchise commitment. The silver lining is that the Cardinals will have close to top-ten cap room and may have a path to accomplish a partial rebuild while still holding a hefty financial commitment for their signal caller. Adam also offers up a coaching hire that peaks Tyler's offensive interest in the short and long term. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    13 min

  7. 01/31/2023

    Why not Aaron Rodgers to Arizona? Plus the fading Sean Payton dream and missing Haason Reddick

    Tyler Vasquez, leader of the Bird Gang Travel Club and Producer Adam(voice of the BIRD GOD) dive in on the latest round of speculation for the next head coach for the Cardinals. Sean Payton came to Arizona and also left without a deal in place. Combined with the continued interview requests by the organization, Tyler is faced with accepting the fact that this may not be the "big splash" offseason he hoped for. The guys also touch on Hassan Reddick, who since leaving Arizona has flourished and finds himself playing in a Super Bowl. It was a sobering reminder that even when the Cardinals have drafted well - system, scheme and coaching all matter in evaluating a player and making the correct decision come contract time. The hosts close out discussing some the possible outs for the Cardinals with Kyler Murray, who is expected to miss time well into the 2023-24 season. Could Aaron Rodgers find his way to the desert? If the Cardinals braintrust was willing to send capitol to New Orleans for Payton, why not bring in a first ballot Hall of Fame QB, and re-evaluate trading Deandre Hopkins. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    43 min

  8. 01/26/2023

    Arizona narrows in on their Head Coaching short list as Sean Payton visits the Cardinals

    Leader of the Bird Gang Travel Club Tyler Vasquez and "Voice of the Bird God" Adam Armbrecht are in talking the Head Coach hunt that is on for the Arizona Cardinals. They discuss the potential pitfalls of hiring a Defensive minded head coach, and if the new Panthers hire Frank Reich may have presented problems in developing Kyler Murray. All eyes are of course on Sean Payton, who has visited(and left) a number of franchises without being swept off his feet. Tyler is all in and reading every lunchtime tea leaf he can find to bring the dream of Sean Payton to the Arizona fanbase. Meanwhile Dave Sears was also hired as the Assistant GM to Monti Ossenfort. The two have connections going back to Houston in the early 2000's and all indications are the fans will love Sears scouting background and approach to talent evaluation and acquisition. The guys close out reminding the fanbase the compensatory picks the Arizona will have coming, the assets that have been spent by the previous regime and what the expectations should be for a return on a DeAndre Hopkins trade. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    47 min
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A Cardinals podcast for the fans by the fans. Join KMLE’s Gunner Jackson and Bird Gang Travel founder Tyler Vasquez for an in-depth look at the Arizona Cardinals. Gunner and Tyler provide their insight on the storylines that will shape the Cardinals season.

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  • Creator
    Audacy
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2023
  • Episodes
    207
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    © 2022 Audacy, Inc.
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