Cardinals to bring in Rams OC Mike LaFleur for in-person interview

Would Mike LaFleur be a good hire for the Arizona Cardinals?

Mike LaFleur arrives with momentum even after the Rams’ season-ending loss to Seattle in the NFC Championship on Sunday, a moment that typically opens the league’s most competitive hiring window. Timing matters, and so does lineage. LaFleur isn’t just another coordinator candidate; he’s part of the McVay coaching ecosystem that has quietly reshaped how offenses are built, taught, and sustained. All of his characteristics matter for an Arizona franchise searching for identity.

There’s also a psychological layer here. Sean McVay, who has been famously dominant against Arizona and a trusted football mind across the league, has been the one to help guide Mike LaFleur. Add in that football runs in LaFleur’s background, with his brother Matt being the head coach in Green Bay, and you get a coach who has been around by two of the NFL’s most consistent organizational models. LaFleur’s units have been efficient where stability is created: on early downs, with play-action usage, and third-down sequencing. Those aren’t flashy metrics, but they’re the difference between teams that get anywhere from 3-7 wins and the playoff contenders. Fans see points; front offices see process.

For Arizona fans, the Cardinals are about more than the next season. It’s about finally choosing a direction that feels like the right way forward and committing to it. Hiring a coach who understands modern offense, values adaptability, and brings credibility. Mike LaFleur checks those boxes, and that’s why this interview matters now and later.