Mike LaFleur new head coach 2-1-26

[Garthshort]

Does this mean offensive tackle at 3?

From someone who knows nothing about the players coming out, I would say so, if we have an OT ranked in the Top Six.

 

[Crimson Warrior]

LaFleur was the best this superfund site franchise could have hoped for!

It's a miracle he accepted the job!

 

[slanidrac16]

A big plus is he has a vast knowledge of the NFC West.
He also knows our personnel. Hopefully they let him hire the staff he wants.
First and Biggest question is who does he want as his QB..

 

[Gandhi]

I already wrote a couple of posts in the head coach-search-thread about potential coordinators for LaFleur, but they are buried somewhere among more than 100 pages, so I guess I should write it here too. I actually thought it would be Raheem Morris for DC.

Keep in mind that coaches usually come from the head coach’s connection, which often means who he has worked with in the past. It was that way with Whisenhunt, Arians, Wilks, and Gannon. It was different with Kingsbury, but he also came directly from the college ranks. Also, there are old videos out there where LaFleur talks about how impressed he is with McVay’s and Shanahan’s eyes for coaching talents. Could it mean that he will take from those two staffs? Anyway, this is obviously not a rule, so I have also included some other options.

Defensive coordinator:

Anthony Weaver was among the Cards’ finalists, so I guess he should be mentioned. Actually, on LaFleur’s first job in the NFL (2014), Weaver was on that staff.

Mark Rutenberg had a DC-interview with Titans and Robert Saleh some days ago. Last year he was the passing game coordinator with the Falcons, but since they hired a new head coach a couple of weeks ago, Rutenberg is probably out. He and LaFleur worked together with the 49ers and the Jets.

Aubrey Pleasant is right now the assistant head coach from the Rams, and thus it would not be a promotion to follow LaFleur. However, just last week he interviewed with the Chargers to become their DC, so maybe he is available.

Ossenfort worked with Jim Schwartz when they were in Tennessee. Schwartz is my biggest hope for a new DC, but it doesn’t seem likely.

Al Harris doesn’t have any connection to LaFleur or Ossenfort, but he seems to be one of the most sought after DC-candidates this cycle, so I just wanted to mention him. He is with the Bears now.

Offensive coordinator:

John Benton is right now the offensive line-coach with the Seahawks, but he has been together with LaFleur for many years, first with the 49ers and then with the Jets.

Adam Stenavich is the offensive coordinator with the Packers. He has had several OC-interviews in this cycle, but I don’t know if he would leave for an identical role where he doesn’t call plays. However, he and LaFleur worked together with the Niners, and now he is obviously working for the other LaFleur.

Thomas Brown was one of the candidates the Cardinals wanted to interview. I don’t know if it ever happened, though. Brown is the passing game coordinator with the Patriots, so he cannot be hired before the Super Bowl. While he doesn’t have a history with LaFleur, they have both worked for McVay and the Rams.

Ryan Wendell does not have a long background in coaching, but he has done very well as the Rams’ offensive line-coach the last three years. And Ossenfort was part-responsible for bringing him into the NFL while working for the Patriots.

Dave Ragone is the QB-coach with the Rams, and have previously been the offensive coordinator for the Falcons for three years.

Nate Scheelhaase is the new offensive wonderkid in the NFL. He is 35 and has coached in the NFL for two years, but still he got several head coach interviews this cycle because teams knew they would lose their chance if they did not take him now. He will most likely become LaFleurs’ replacement with the Rams.

 

[Garthshort]

A big plus is he has a vast knowledge of the NFC West.
He also knows our personnel. Hopefully they let him hire the staff he wants.
First and Biggest question is who does he want as his QB..

Don't forget to ask him about the Long Snapper.

 

[602 Native]

Finally!

Glad to see it.

 

[slanidrac16]

I have to believe LaFluer ( please stop with MLF) was compiling a list and contacting a few people on the what if’s.
I’m still worried about poor Mikey’s budget to hire a top notch coaching staff.

 

[JerkFace]

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[some dumb guy]

Don't forget to ask him about the Long Snapper.

Is your QB not playing well?
Is your franchise QB overpaid?
Call Froholdt...the QB assassin...Dirty deeds done dirt cheap..LOL

 

[PDXChris]

Rallis has remained on staff and not sought other employment for a reason, I think.

Now it's a question of whether the new H-C approves.

WOW, I looked it up and he is the only one they kept. I wonder is they felt JG was holding him back.

Only One Staffer Remains In Arizona From Old Regime

When the Cardinals fired head coach Jonathan Gannon the day after Week 18, it sent the team’s staff into a frenzy, with plenty of notable guys departing for job

raisingzona.com

*Edit, most of the staff is intact still. Will be interesting to see if he keep anyone.

The Official Site of the Arizona Cardinals

Arizona Cardinals Coaches Roster: The official list of Cardinals coaches

www.azcardinals.com

 

[DVontel]

No thanks on Gus Bradley.

 

[slanidrac16]

I already wrote a couple of posts in the head coach-search-thread about potential coordinators for LaFleur, but they are buried somewhere among more than 100 pages, so I guess I should write it here too. I actually thought it would be Raheem Morris for DC.

Keep in mind that coaches usually come from the head coach’s connection, which often means who he has worked with in the past. It was that way with Whisenhunt, Arians, Wilks, and Gannon. It was different with Kingsbury, but he also came directly from the college ranks. Also, there are old videos out there where LaFleur talks about how impressed he is with McVay’s and Shanahan’s eyes for coaching talents. Could it mean that he will take from those two staffs? Anyway, this is obviously not a rule, so I have also included some other options.

Defensive coordinator:

Anthony Weaver was among the Cards’ finalists, so I guess he should be mentioned. Actually, on LaFleur’s first job in the NFL (2014), Weaver was on that staff.

Mark Rutenberg had a DC-interview with Titans and Robert Saleh some days ago. Last year he was the passing game coordinator with the Falcons, but since they hired a new head coach a couple of weeks ago, Rutenberg is probably out. He and LaFleur worked together with the 49ers and the Jets.

Aubrey Pleasant is right now the assistant head coach from the Rams, and thus it would not be a promotion to follow LaFleur. However, just last week he interviewed with the Chargers to become their DC, so maybe he is available.

Ossenfort worked with Jim Schwartz when they were in Tennessee. Schwartz is my biggest hope for a new DC, but it doesn’t seem likely.

Al Harris doesn’t have any connection to LaFleur or Ossenfort, but he seems to be one of the most sought after DC-candidates this cycle, so I just wanted to mention him. He is with the Bears now.

Offensive coordinator:

John Benton is right now the offensive line-coach with the Seahawks, but he has been together with LaFleur for many years, first with the 49ers and then with the Jets.

Adam Stenavich is the offensive coordinator with the Packers. He has had several OC-interviews in this cycle, but I don’t know if he would leave for an identical role where he doesn’t call plays. However, he and LaFleur worked together with the Niners, and now he is obviously working for the other LaFleur.

Thomas Brown was one of the candidates the Cardinals wanted to interview. I don’t know if it ever happened, though. Brown is the passing game coordinator with the Patriots, so he cannot be hired before the Super Bowl. While he doesn’t have a history with LaFleur, they have both worked for McVay and the Rams.

Ryan Wendell does not have a long background in coaching, but he has done very well as the Rams’ offensive line-coach the last three years. And Ossenfort was part-responsible for bringing him into the NFL while working for the Patriots.

Dave Ragone is the QB-coach with the Rams, and have previously been the offensive coordinator for the Falcons for three years.

Nate Scheelhaase is the new offensive wonderkid in the NFL. He is 35 and has coached in the NFL for two years, but still he got several head coach interviews this cycle because teams knew they would lose their chance if they did not take him now. He will most likely become LaFleurs’ replacement with the Rams.

Nice job!!!

 

[schutd]

Yes… but it makes you wonder if we chose Lafuer or was it because Kubiak turn us down.

No it doesn't. I choose not to regularly fabricate reasons to dislike this team. I just want them to win. Guess Im a sucker.

 

[Adrian]

The Arizona Cardinals officially have a new head coach, and it didn't take long for him to accept the offer.

The Cardinals announced Mike LaFleur, prior offensive coordinator of the Los Angeles Rams, would be taking over the franchise entering 2026.

Mike LaFleur 'Immediately' Accepted Cardinals Offer, Per Report

Mike LaFleur didn't waste any time accepting the offer from the Arizona Cardinals.

www.si.com

 

[GatorAZ]

Neither did Matt Laflauer, Kevin O'Connell, and Liam Cohen were the OC's under Mcvay and all have been successful.

And Zac Taylor made a SB.

 

[Weenus O'Baggins]

This was the guy I wanted if we were going coordinator so I am happy.

 

[RON_IN_OC]

WOW, I looked it up and he is the only one they kept. I wonder is they felt JG was holding him back.

Only One Staffer Remains In Arizona From Old Regime

When the Cardinals fired head coach Jonathan Gannon the day after Week 18, it sent the team’s staff into a frenzy, with plenty of notable guys departing for job

raisingzona.com

*Edit, most of the staff is intact still. Will be interesting to see if he keep anyone.

The Official Site of the Arizona Cardinals

Arizona Cardinals Coaches Roster: The official list of Cardinals coaches

www.azcardinals.com

I don't see how Gannon was holding him back, since he was seemingly reluctant to even get involved with the defense and that was one of my knocks on him...they hired a good DC as head coach and the dude just turned everything over to Rallis. It was just so frustrating. It was obvious Rallis was out over his skis when the injuries really took a toll.

 

[Solar7]

Rallis has remained on staff and not sought other employment for a reason, I think.

Now it's a question of whether the new H-C approves.

I know this probably won't be a popular take, but I really like Rallis.

Also, on another note, it's getting to be weird that NFL head coaches are my age... and soon probably getting younger than me. It's hard enough dealing with guys I was college aged with (Calais, Rodgers, Stafford) on the cusp of retirement.

 

[slanidrac16]

No it doesn't. I choose not to regularly fabricate reasons to dislike this team. I just want them to win. Guess Im a sucker.

You said it, not me. I used to be you.

 

[slanidrac16]

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Maybe we should ask LaFluer?

 

[Dback Jon]

Nate Scheelhaase!
If the Rams don’t bump him up to OC first.

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That’s who I want

 

[Denny Green Fan]

A big plus is he has a vast knowledge of the NFC West.
He also knows our personnel. Hopefully they let him hire the staff he wants.
First and Biggest question is who does he want as his QB..

Will he take a long look at Simpson…nuss or chambliss?

 

[RON_IN_OC]

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Gus Bradley's defensive rankings, since leaving Falcons.

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[JosiahLee]

We won't be getting Morris as DC.

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I knew he’d be back in our division. Maybe if we hired Mike last week we could have hired Raheem today too.

 

[gimpy]

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And McVay just keeps on winning.