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Cardinals head coach Mike LaFleur ready to be play caller in 2026

GLENDALE – One of the biggest questions about the hiring of new Arizona Cardinals head coach Mike LaFleur was whether he would call the plays. In his three seasons with the Los Angeles Rams, that role went to head coach Sean McVay.

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New Cardinals HC Mike LaFleur in contact with Kyler Murray

GLENDALE – After the hiring of new head coach Mike LaFleur, the focus for the Arizona Cardinals shift towards the status of quarterback Kyler Murray. The two-time Pro Bowler faced plenty of turmoil in his seventh season with the franchise.

Arizona Cardinals News / Burn City Sports / February 3

Cardinals GM Monti Ossenfort reveals moment that led to hiring Mike LaFleur

GLENDALE – It took nearly four weeks and over a dozen of candidates and interviews for the Arizona Cardinals to land new head coach Mike LaFleur. During Tuesday’s introductory press conference, LaFleur delivered an opening statement full of passion and hope that many fans across the Valley have been starved of for years.

Mike LaFleur News / Burn City Sports / February 3

New Cardinals coach Mike LaFleur delivers emotional opening statement in introductory press conference

GLENDALE – The introductory press conference for new Arizona Cardinals head coach Mike LaFleur was filled with thanks and appreciating. On Tuesday, LaFleur had his first opportunity to speak as a member of the franchise and didn’t let the moment pass without thanking the people that gifted him this opportunity.

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The 'Skill-position Pro-Bowlers' quiz

How many of the offensive skill-position players to be named a Pro Bowler for the 2025-26 season (including the players replaced AND their alternates) can you name in five minutes?

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The 25 greatest NFL teams that didn't win a Super Bowl

Some franchises' best efforts have not led to victory parades or even Super Bowl berths. Because of untimely injuries, unfortunate circumstances, or myriad other reasons, many teams' plans throughout NFL history have not produced the desired result.

Arizona Cardinals News / Arizona Cardinals on SI / February 3

Why Cardinals Lost Out on Their Top Defensive Coordinator Choice

The Arizona Cardinals are still in search of a defensive coordinator as the staff under the freshly hired Mike LaFleur begins to take shape — though it's not for lack of effort.

NFL News / Arizona Cardinals on SI / February 3

Cardinals Coach’s Stock Rising After Bears Interview Request

Arizona Cardinals pass-game coordinator Connor Senger is in high demand across the league as coaching staffs begin to fill. Senger is now being requested for his third interview after Ian Rapoport revealed the Chicago Bears are showing interest, joining the Buffalo Bills and Green Bay Packers in wanting to speak with him.

Arizona Cardinals News / Arizona Cardinals on SI / February 3

New Arizona Cardinals Coach Sends Message to Fans

The Arizona Cardinals are set to officially introduce new head coach Mike LaFleur today as the organization's next head coach, and while LaFleur is sure to speak on a variety of topics at his press conference (noon AZ time), he did send a message to fans after just landing in the desert.

Mike LaFleur News / Arizona Cardinals on SI / February 3

Cardinals Favorites to Add First Coach to New Staff

The Arizona Cardinals move into the first official days of the Mike LaFleur era needing to quickly assemble a staff, and they're reportedly favorites to land a former New York Giants special teams coach.

Arizona Cardinals News / NFL on ClutchPoints / February 2

Cardinals’ Mike LaFleur earns ‘real bright’ endorsement from Bruce Arians

After spending three years learning under Sean McVay with the Los Angeles Rams, Mike LaFleur has joined the small fraternity able to call themselves the Arizona Cardinals’ head coach.

NFL News / NFL on ClutchPoints / February 2

Mike LaFleur sends message to Cardinals fans after hiring

After news broke that Mike LaFleur was being named the next head coach of the Arizona Cardinals, fans instantly started imagining what the former Los Angeles Rams offensive coordinator could bring to the desert.

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Looking back at every NFL Christmas Day game

For years, Thanksgiving belonged to the NFL, but Christmas belonged to the NBA. Occasionally, an NFL game would fall on Christmas, but it was anomalous, even avoided if possible.

Arizona Cardinals News / Arizona Cardinals on SI / February 2

What Cardinals GM Said on Mike LaFleur Hire

The Arizona Cardinals move into the future with their biggest question of the offseason answered: Who will coach this football team? Mike LaFleur accepted the job and hopes to turn things around in the desert sooner as opposed to later as a first-time head coach.

Arizona Cardinals News / Arizona Cardinals on SI / February 2

Options Are Dwindling After Cardinals Miss on Top Defensive Coordinator

The Arizona Cardinals are seeing top defensive coordinator candidates drop left and right. Since hiring head coach Mike LaFleur yesterday, notable names such as Raheem Morris and Anthony Weaver have taken defensive coordinator gigs elsewhere.

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Arizona Cardinals News / Arizona Cardinals on SI / February 2

Ravens Steal Cardinals' Top Defensive Coordinator Option

The Arizona Cardinals' top potential option for a defensive coordinator is now off the market. Former Miami Dolphins defensive coordinator Anthony Weaver is heading to Baltimore to assume the same role, according to numerous reports.

Arizona Cardinals News / Arizona Cardinals on SI / February 2

What Michael Bidwill Said on New Cardinals Head Coach

The Arizona Cardinals have landed a new head coach. After weeks of searching, Los Angeles Rams offensive coordinator Mike LaFleur is the man moving into 2026.

Arizona Cardinals News / Arizona Cardinals on SI / February 2

Cardinals Couldn't Beat Him, So They Hired Mike LaFleur

The Arizona Cardinals ended their 27-day search for their next head coach, announcing the hiring of Rams offensive coordinator Mike LaFleur as the next top guy in Arizona.

Arizona Cardinals News / Arizona Cardinals on SI / February 2

Latest Update on Mike LaFleur is Exciting for Cardinals Fans

There's genuine excitement surrounding the Arizona Cardinals' hire of Mike LaFleur, and rightfully so. The Cardinals are taking a risk on LaFleur's upside as a strong offensive mind who has spent years working under the likes of Sean McVay and Kyle Shanahan.

Arizona Cardinals News / Burn City Sports / February 2

New Cardinals head coach releases 1st official statement since hiring

GLENDALE – After a long, tedious search process, the Arizona Cardinals have hired their 44th head coach in franchise history in Mike LaFleur. The 38-year-old was the heavy favorite for the job since the firing of former head coach Mike LaFleur.

NFL News / Yardbarker / February 3