Cardinals Underground - Justin Pugh Boosts O-Line

In the favorite episode of Kyle (Odegard), he joins Paul Calvisi and Darren Urban to speculate on all the quarterback speculation already at the top of the draft, with Kyler Murray, Kliff Kingsbury and Josh Rosen all in the mix, as well as signings like Robert Alford and Brooks Reed and a couple of Mike Leach stories (the player, not the coach.)

No apologies from Darren Urban, Kyle Odegard and Paul Calvisi as they chat about Patrick Peterson’s declaration on 16 at the Waste Management Phoenix Open, the encouraging things Cardinals players are saying about new coach Kliff Kingsbury, and the impending arrival of a new season of “Flight Plan.”

Larry Fitzgerald may be getting in some Harvard lessons, but the wide receiver is coming back, so Darren Urban, Kyle Odegard and Paul Calvisi discuss not only his return but what the offense and, more importantly, quarterback Josh Rosen need to do to get the Cardinals to a good level. Can the Super Bowl Rams be a blueprint?

No, the guys can’t dance like Justin Pugh, but Darren Urban, Kyle Odegard and Paul Calvisi can certainly talk, and they do, covering the new Cardinals’ offense in context of the NFL playoffs, Larry Fitzgerald’s golf game and that pesky pass interference non-call in New Orleans.

It’s difficult to know exactly what the Cardinals will look like under new coach Kliff Kingsbury, but that doesn’t stop Paul Calvisi, Darren Urban and Kyle Odegard from trying – along with conversation about some of the new assistants, and yeah, Larry Fitzgerald.

Now that the Cardinals have hired new head coach Kliff Kingsbury, Paul Calvisi, Darren Urban and Kyle Odegard consider what Kingsbury might do to the offense, how it could impact QB Josh Rosen and why in a world of insta-reaction, patience is a virtue.

With the Cardinals moving on from head coach Steve Wilks, Darren Urban, Kyle Odegard and Paul Calvisi discuss the reasoning behind making a move after just one season, the priorities the team must address in the offseason, and a brief attempt at New Year’s resolutions.

With Christmas arriving and the season down to one game, Craig Grialou, Darren Urban and Kyle Odegard discuss Larry Fitzgerald’s epic touchdown pass, the stoicism of Steve Wilks and just what took Paul Calvisi from his Underground duties this week.

As the Cards head into their final home game, Paul Calvisi, Darren Urban and Kyle Odegard break down Josh Rosen’s tumultuous rookie season and whether Larry Fitzgerald is wrapping it up. House wagering may be involved.

The Cardinals are searching for offense, so Paul Calvisi, Darren Urban and Kyle Odegard discuss where the learning curve stands for QB Josh Rosen, another Fitz record and the search for a win in Atlanta.

After a historic win in Green Bay, the Cardinals head into the final quarter of the season, and Paul Calvisi, Darren Urban and Kyle Odegard discuss a decimated offensive line, Chase Edmonds and the rookies, and Fitz’s ability to keep his hands warm - unlike Paul and Darren.

Coming off a lopsided loss in L.A., the Cards make significant roster moves, so Paul Calvisi, Darren Urban and Kyle Odegard break down a new right tackle, a new-look Robert Nkemdiche, and the new boots Paul will need in wintry Green Bay.

With Thanksgiving here, Paul Calvisi, Darren Urban and Kyle Odegard discuss the analytics of close losses, Josh Rosen’s leadership, and Paul’s inability to go home for the holidays.

There were some points to note in the Cardinals’ performance at Kansas City and heading into a game against the struggling Raiders, Paul Calvisi, Darren Urban and Kyle Odegard chat about Josh Rosen’s resiliency, the importance of David Johnson, some stout defensive ends, and that milestone for Fitz.

In honor of Pat Tillman’s birthday and his induction into the Arizona Sports Hall of Fame, Paul Calvisi, Darren Urban and Kyle Odegard trade some Tillman stories, talk about quarterbacks past (Sam Bradford) and present (Josh Rosen) and consider the mountain to climb this week in Kansas City.

After Larry Fitzgerald buried the ball into the turf and everyone went crazy, Paul Calvisi, Darren Urban and Kyle Odegard talk about the impact of Byron Leftwich (emotional and otherwise), a defense that stood up when it needed, a fresh Markus Golden and the reality that age is just a number.

Much has happened since the gang last podcasted, on this we are clear. Paul Calvisi, Darren Urban and Kyle Odegard talk Patrick Peterson trade rumors, what new offensive coordinator Byron Leftwich can change for a struggling unit, and the hope that David Johnson circa 2016 reappears.

With the Cards hosting the Broncos in a short week on “Thursday Night Football,” Paul Calvisi, Darren Urban and Kyle Odegard talk about ways to jump-start the offense, two troubled run defenses sharing the field, and some surprising trash talk (that never bothers Kyle.)

After the Cardinals notched their first victory of the season, Paul Calvisi, Darren Urban and Kyle Odegard discuss the first ups and downs for Josh Rosen, Christian Kirk’s speed, defensive holes that must improve and Larry Fitzgerald’s Minnesota jet skis.

After QB Josh Rosen’s impressive first start, Paul Calvisi, Darren Urban and Kyle Odegard discuss all things rookie quarterback-related, and also Paul’s absent tie.

With rookie quarterback Josh Rosen moving into the starting lineup, Paul Calvisi, Darren Urban and Kyle Odegard discuss how the offense might look with a new QB, how the receiving corps will be affected, and how the Seahawks-Cards matchup seems a bit different this year.

As the Cardinals prepare to return home against the Bears, Paul Calvisi, Darren Urban and Kyle Odegard discuss offensive issues, Josh Rosen’s future, the trend of the run defense and what exactly Kyle got out of his slow-pitch softball years.

After the Cardinals stumbled in the season opener, Paul Calvisi, Darren Urban and Kyle Odegard discuss fixing the run defense, Sam Bradford’s surprising struggle and an upcoming trip to Tinseltown.

With the 2018 campaign upon us, Paul Calvisi, Darren Urban and Kyle Odegard talk about the 53-man roster, interesting decisions at wide receiver and offensive line, the bevy of undrafted rookies, and the chance to play home games at State Farm Stadium.

As the Cards prep for final cuts, Paul Calvisi, Darren Urban and Kyle Odegard talk bubble boys, Josh Rosen’s will-he-or-won’t-he, the trend of a ton of takeaways and Nordly’s nickname.