Episodes
Welcome back, Cardinals fans. Walter and Kyle return just a couple days before the NFL Draft for one final look at what the Arizona Cardinals might do. Specifically, what Michael Bidwill might do at #4 in the NFL Draft, and just how involved the precarious governor might be in influencing who the Cardinals draft, in wake of him admiting his "hands on" involvement with personel decisions during his deposition in the Terry McDonaugh lawsuit. Plus, whether or not the Cardinals trade down, Marvin...
Published 04/23/24
Welcome back, Cardinals fans!!! Walter and Kyle are joined once again by our friend of the show Marcos Labrada from AZSportsUnderground and the Red Bird Reboot Podcast. On the first part of the show, Marcos breaks down the 2023 film on Kyler Murray, and reflects on the three year journey for us to get to today, where the Cardinals are in the ideal position to put Kyler in a good position to succeed in 2024. On the 2nd part of the show, we reflect on the Will Anderson Jr Trade. Marcos breaks...
Published 04/10/24
Welcome back, Cardinals fans. Today, Walter and Kyle have a special show with listener questions from the Revenge of the Birds Community!!! We take questions on the Cardinals Draft Strategy, Cornerbacks, Budda Baker, Michael Bidwill and the Terry McDonaugh Arbitration, and Kyler Murray. Plus, Brock Bowers, WRs in the Draft, Defensive Tackles, EDGE Rushers, Adding to the Running Back Room for the Cardinals, and MORE Draft prognostications. Plus, the Stefon Diggs Trade from the Buffalo Bills to...
Published 04/03/24
Welcome back, Cardinals fans. Walter and Kyle are joined today by Cardinals Beat Reporter Kyle Odegard of BettingOdds.com to discuss the three biggest stories in the Arizona Cardinals world. First, the question with the #4 Pick, Marvin Harrison Jr, and Sean Payton saying Monti Ossenfort is in maybe the best position in the league. Then, a discussion about Free Agency and the Over/Under 6.5 win totals for the 2024 Cardinals. Finally, discussing Michael Bidwill's Press Conference, and some of...
Published 03/27/24
Welcome back, Cardinals fans!!! Walter is joined today by Brett Kollman, the NFL YouTube Guru with years of experience breaking down film and analyzing NFL football (plus years of joining this wonderful Podcast!!) Brett breaks down the Arizona Cardinals options to trade down from Pick #4 with the New York Giants, Minnesota Vikings, Denver Broncos, or even a double trade down scenario later in the draft. Then, assuming it's 3 Quarterbacks at #1, #2 and #3, what is the pick at #4? A discussion...
Published 03/21/24
Welcome back, Cardinals fan!! Our favorite Boston Cousin Paul Buker returns to the show to break down the Top of the NFL Draft. If we operate under the assumtion Calen Williams and Jayden Daniels will be Picks #1 and 2 in the NFL Draft, where does that leave #3 and #4 in the Draft, and affect Arizona's chances to land Marvin Harrison Jr or a Top WR/TE in this class. Where do things stand for the Patriots and Cardinals Receiving rooms after Free Agency, and where things stand for both teams...
Published 03/15/24
Welcome back, Cardinals fans. Walter and Kyle return to discuss the NFL Draft Combine, and Marvin Harrison Jr vs Rome Odunze's Week at the Combine. Plus, what direction the Cardinals offense is going to go based on Kyler Murray's health, and the personnel packages that Drew Petzing plans to run as Offensive Coordinator. Plus, a conversation around the depth of this year's WR Class, why Hollywood Brown might be redundant compared to picking multiple skill position players, and why Walter is...
Published 03/06/24
Welcome back, Cardinals fans!! Walter returns in the midst of the NFL Scouting Combine to talk about the Arizona Cardinals Chirpings around the Draft. First, the strange Kyler Murray or Bo Nix saga led to the Cardinals posting about Kyler Murray QB1. Then, a conversation about the Cardinals looking at Offense with both of their two 1st Round Picks, looking for WR/TE with Pick #4 and Offensive Tackle with Pick #27. Then, diving into Kyle Odegard's silly 'decoder' story on Monti Ossenfort and...
Published 02/28/24
Welcome back, Cardinals fans. Walter returns for another fantastic episode where we officially jump into NFL Draft Season!!! Walter discusses what directions the Chicago Bears, Washington Commanders and New England Patriots will go in the NFL Draft, which could set the table for an Arizona Cardinals trade down from Pick #4 for the 2nd year in a row during the NFL Draft. Plus, why Walter views Brock Bowers, Marvin Harrison Jr and Malik Nabers as equal prospects in the NFL Draft, and where his...
Published 02/21/24
Welcome back, Cardinals fans. Walter and Kyle are joined by Marcos Labrada from the Red Bird Reboot Podcast. We take a deep dive into Marcos' Offseason Plan for the Cardinals, beginning with Michael Bidwill taking a step back as the team President and sole decision maker at the top of the organization after a tumultuous decade and, more specifically, the last two years in Arizona. Plus, what will come of Jonathan Gannon and Monti Ossenfort over the coming years. Then, Marcos dives into the...
Published 02/13/24
Welcome back, Cardinals fans. Walter returns during Super Bowl week to discuss how the Cardinals may or may not be able to attract big name free agents this offseason, in particular on the defensive interior with players like Christian Wilkins and Grover Stewart. Then, a conversation about Budda Baker's future with the Cardinals, since he has no more guaranteed money on his contract and there haven't been many extension talks between him and the Cardinals. Walter and Kyle discuss the...
Published 02/07/24
Welcome back, Cardinals fans!! Walter returns following the AFC and NFC Championship Games with a conversation about some of the games that changed the course of fate. Walter tells the story of his Dad during his Baseball Pitching career, and how one more games changed the way his sporting and coaching career began. Then, a story of Kliff Kingsbury vs Kyler Murray in 2018 that would change the course of history for both men, and ultimately may have brought the two of them together in Arizona....
Published 01/31/24
Welcome back, Cardinals fans!!!! Today, Walter returns to discuss the 5-year journey of Kyler Murray's career with the Arizona Cardinals, and look at where things stand right now with Kyler, the Cardinals Organization, and how the last 8 weeks of the season gave us some clues into where Kyler is looking to next season. Plus, discussion about the 2015, 2021, and 2023 season finales against the Seahawks, the 2022 Philadelphia Eagles matchup as a turning point in the "fall" of Kyler Murray, and...
Published 01/24/24
Welcome back, Cardinals fans. Today, our intrepid producer Kyle Ledbetter has completed Walter's Challenge, and compiled an extensive plan for how the Arizona Cardinals should go about this offseason. We break down the Cardinals Coaching Staff Possibilities and Pre-Free-Agency decisions around roster cuts, contract restructures, and players to trade. Then, the Cardinals should pool their free agent resources to go big fish hunting for one particular impact defensive player.... Plus, Free...
Published 01/17/24
Welcome back, Cardinals fans. Walter returns following the Final Game of the Arizona Cardinals 2023 regular season. The Cardinals thoroughly outplayed, out gained, and won time of possession vs the Seattle Seahawks, yet two missed Field Goals ended up leading to a 20-21 defeat and an 0-6 record against the NFC West for the season. After breaking down some of the game, Walter discusses some of the key decisions for the Cardinals heading into 2024, in particular how to structure the Front...
Published 01/08/24
Welcome back, Cardinals fans. It's VICTORY MONDAY on the First Day of 2024, as the Arizona Cardinals pulled off the biggest upset of the season against the Philadelphia Eagles in Week 17!! Walter breaks down the Drew Petzing Offense putting together a magnum opus performance for the season in the 2nd Half, including 4 touchdown drives in 4 possessions, a two-point conversion, and outrushing the Eagles offense by 130 yards in the game. Plus, the Cardinals defense has some strategic stops,...
Published 01/01/24
Welcome back, Cardinals fans. Walter returns following a bye week of rest and recovery to break down the Arizona Cardinals defeat against the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday in Arizona. Walter discusses the fantastic first drive of the game, and subsequent offensive successes during the game, including Trey McBride setting the Franchise record for receptions in a season, and the Cardinals rushing for nearly 200 yards against the 49er defense. Then, a discussion about defensive breakdowns for...
Published 12/18/23
Happy Victory Monday Cardinals fans!!! Walter returns to discuss the impressive, wire to wire victory from the Arizona Cardinals in Pittsburgh, over 4 1/2 hours due to multiple lightning delays!! We break down the defense's best performance of the season, and the interior defensive line with Kevin Strong Jr, Roy Lopez and Dante Stills IV stepping up to stuff the Steelers at the Goal Line. Then, a conversation about Kyler Murray's passing mechanics during the 99-yard TD Drive at the end of the...
Published 12/04/23
Welcome back Cardinals Fans. Walter returns following the Arizona Cardinals blowout loss against the Los Angeles Rams, falling to 0-4 vs the NFC West with an average margin of defeat of 17 Points. Walter discusses the lack of defensive development as the Cardinals rank 31st in the NFL in Defensive DVOA, and the lack of development among the young players on the team. Plus, Jonathan Gannon is put under the microscope and evaluated following the Rams Offense putting up their biggest offensive...
Published 11/27/23
Welcome back, Cardinals fans. Walter returns after the Arizona Cardinals defeat against the Houston Texans 21-16, breaking down the Offensive Shortcomings in the 4th Quarter of this game. Walter breaks down some of Kyler's inconsistencies throughout the game and the decision the Arizona Cardinals will need to make in the evaluation process over these final 6 games of the season. Plus, Greg Dortch has a breakout performance after Walter clamoring for more Dortch all season, Hollywood Brown...
Published 11/20/23
Happy Victory Monday Cardinals fans!! Kyler Murray made his first start in over 320 days, and led Arizona on a 2 minute drill to beat the Atlanta Falcons and get Arizona to 2-8!! Walter discusses Kyler and Trey McBride evolving connection throughout the game, the 3rd and 10 Scrambling Conversion to keep the game alive, and the Offense changing from Joshua Dobbs to Clayton Tune now to Kyler. Additionally, conversation about the Defensive Formations vs the Falcons, BJ Ojulari and Dennis...
Published 11/13/23
Welcome back, Cardinals fans. Walter returns following a wild week for the Arizona Cardinals, going from Joshua Dobbs being traded to the Minnesota Vikings, to the Clayton Tune vs Kyler Murray conversation started by Jonathan Gannon, to being shut out 27-0 on Sunday with Tune as Quarterback. Then, the conversation turns to Kyler Murray's Impending return on Sunday, why Jonathan Gannon and the Coaching Staff have a lot riding on Kyler's success over the coming weeks, and MORE!!! Follow Walter...
Published 11/06/23
Welcome back, Cardinals fans. It's a Very Busy Week, so Walter has called in our friend Barry Shuck from SBNation's Dawgs By Nature to break down three big events. First, the news that the Arizona Cardinals will be benching Joshua Dobbs in exchange for Clayton Tune, one week before Kyler Murray is expected to return as the starting Quarterback for Week 10. Second, today is the Trading Deadline, so Walter, Barry, and Kyle are concocting some of the biggest trade deadline targets for the...
Published 10/31/23
Welcome back, Cardinals fans. Walter returns following another Arizona Cardinals loss, this time at the hands of the Seattle Seahawks 20-10. Instead of breaking down the game, Walter takes a look at the bigger picture, with the NFL Trade Deadline 8 days away and some long-term decisions about the direction of the rebuild needing to be made. Going position by position, we evaluate which players will be leaving after this year, which players are hoping for good value in trades at the deadline,...
Published 10/23/23
Welcome back, Cardinals fans. Walter returns following the Arizona Cardinals defeat against the Los Angeles Rams, feeling irked by a couple decisions by the coaching staff to leave Kei'Trel Clark on an island against Cooper Kupp. Then, Joshua Dobbs above average start to the season has turned to a dud over the last two weeks, and the Cardinals have time to make a change with another 3-4 weeks before Kyler is set to return. Also, reshaping the Offensive Line to better adjust to Paris Johnson...
Published 10/16/23