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Mike LaFleur Will Call Cardinals’ Offense; Wink Martindale Among DC Candidates;

The Cardinals were the second-to-last team to hire a new head coach this cycle, putting them behind the ball in the search for their coordinators. With an offensive-minded head coach in Mike LaFleur, Arizona’s defensive coordinator hire will be crucial.

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Cardinals Gaining Momentum With Aggressive DC

The Arizona Cardinals' search for a defensive coordinator wages on after several top names have been erased from the team's list, creating a sense of urgency for first-year head coach Mike LaFleur to find a suitable play-caller quickly.

Nathaniel Hackett News / NFLTradeRumors.co / February 3

Dolphins QBs Coach Nathaniel Hackett Viewed As Early Candidate For Cardinals’ OC Job

Matt Zenitz, citing sources, reports that Dolphins’ recently hired QBs coach Nathaniel Hackett is viewed among the “early possibilities” for the Cardinals’

Arizona Cardinals News / Arizona Cardinals on SI / February 3

Cardinals Coach Mike LaFleur Didn’t Try to Win the Press Conference

TEMPE — New Arizona Cardinals head coach Mike LaFleur was officially introduced by the organization at the team's practice facility in Tempe, ushering in a new era of football that brings promise of paving a brighter path in the desert.

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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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NFL News / Larry Brown Sports / February 3

Cardinals new coach undecided on Kyler Murray's future

The Arizona Cardinals and Las Vegas Raiders were the last two teams remaining in the busy head coaching search. The Raiders have decided on Seattle Seahawks OC Klint Kubiak.

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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 / Burn City Sports / February 3

Cardinals legend Larry Fitzgerald on potential 2026 Hall of Fame induction

GLENDALE – Two days remain before the 2026 Pro Football Hall of Fame class is announced at NFL Honors. Despite the recent headlines and news surrounding the voters, this year’s class is stacked, including Arizona Cardinals legendary wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald.

Arizona Cardinals News / Burn City Sports / February 3

18 Cardinals players show up to support new head coach Mike LaFleur

GLENDALE – A new era of the Arizona Cardinals has begun on Tuesday during the introductory press conference of new head coach Mike LaFleur. After an emotional 10-minute opening statement, the 38-year-old head coach detailed how he envisioned the future of his team.

Mike LaFleur News / Burn City Sports / February 3

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.

Arizona Cardinals News / Burn City Sports / February 3

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.

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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 / 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.

Arizona Cardinals 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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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.