Red Rain Podcast 206: Cardinals Earning A's in Free Agency


YouTube:


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Avmie8gJGY4

Spotify:

'https://open.spotify.com/episode/2vzeSUR58m1DwT08vAOqmA?si=42248216ddab4160&nd=1&dlsi=5f3d8aecf07146ac

Apple:

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/red-rain-episode-206-arizona-makes-big-splash-on-free/id1572161044?i=1000754676119


Your thoughts and grades?

Comments

  1. Kyle LedbetterMarch 11, 2026 at 12:12 PM

    Kendrick Bourne is going to be a fan favorite in Arizona next season. I can already feel it!!!!

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  2. Since 61March 11, 2026 at 1:55 PM

    Outstanding podcast today that should get all us fans in a positive frame of mind for a challenging season mixed with improvement and development prior to a franchise defining QB drafted 2027

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  3. RedrunMarch 11, 2026 at 2:36 PM

    Thanks for the summary and op-ed on FA guys. My opinion of the best outcome for Cardinals FA & Draft was to focus on the 21 positions not previously manned by a 7yr old draft selection. So far it appears they are building the team first. Fixing some obvious (O-Line) issues and providing veterans to the room. I wish we could've brought back CC for a one year deal, his mentorship of our two 1st round drafts selections is invaluable. Will Bourne be better than Dortch & Z Jones? We can hope that with a competent QB (Brissett) that he may get more completions (and RAC) than they did. Hoping Lopez will be complimentary piece to help Nolen & Robinson make walls. To keep this positive - I won't comment on the re-sign of SMB. I am still concerned of Rallis leading our D, really hoping the new D Asst (Austin) will make impact.

    I will count it a win if the team finishes season with a 8-9 record (2-4 in Div). That would be a good start for Mike LeFleur.

    For 2026 draft I see Edge, OT as biggest draft needs for '26 and future; after those two I would like another Box Safety (the Budda heir) and a WILB (hopefully Simon can grow into wearing green dot, he showed plenty of promise even with rookie mistakes).

    2027 R1 pick - a QB (not named Manning, who is hopefully gone before Cardinals select just to avoid the drama)

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