Next head coach?

[FB94]

That would be genius of Seattle. I doubt it though.

Kubiak is not even coming to Arizona to interview- they are going to him lol. I’m this close to not following the cardinals anymore- such a disappointing time to be a cardinals fan.

I think both teams are in Seattle to meet

 

[GeorgiaCard88]

My only requirement for the next coach is the ignore all these analytics dudes who hate FGs.

Get me a coach that takes the points, isn't afraid to coffin corner punt. Knows how to use his damn timeouts

Definitely some of the worst parts about Gannon. Per ChatGPT- gannons 4th down conversion rate was 42%, one of the lowest in the league. Every time he tried it- you expected him to fail

 

[AZ Native]

Schefter > beat writer

Like I said, we'll see.

 

[AZ Native]

ALL OF US WAITING FOR HC UPDATES

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[pemory09]

Yep, the division is the most obvious reason. Best division in football. I’d argue it’s been the best overall over the last two decades.

Agreed! Absolutely the best division! Except…you know, for us.

 

[BritCard]

IMO having more cap space is not a reason to pick one team over another. Teams know how to play the game and sign key players regardless of how much cap space they have. Happens all the time. Plus how many top players really make it to free agency. etc.etc.etc.

I agree. If potential coaches consider this at all it's not very much.

 

[Gandhi]

Agreed! Absolutely the best division! Except…you know, for us.

I heard some analysts talk about that (forgot who it was). His point was that it would be stupid to let the quality of the division have any kind of influence, and I agree. Look at the NFC North. Pretty much everyone thought it would be a tough division, but that didn’t come true. The same with the AFC North where suddenly Burrow and Lamar Jackson got injured, so their teams crumbled. Who’s to say that couldn't happen in the NFC West, or what if in a year, Sean McVay chooses to take a break (like the rumor was some years ago). What if Seattle’s offense comes down to earth if Kubiak leaves? The point is that the NFL is ever-changing and unpredictable. Wild things happen all the time.

 

[BritCard]

Its posturing. Basically - how much can you offer to get me to relocate my family again. If the money isn't right I will stay put.

I don't even think it's that. Half this stuff we're reading is just some guys opinion or a made up rumour.

 

[BritCard]

That would be genius of Seattle. I doubt it though.

Kubiak is not even coming to Arizona to interview- they are going to him lol. I’m this close to not following the cardinals anymore- such a disappointing time to be a cardinals fan.

Both teams are going to him because he doesn't have time to travel, you know with all the superbowl prep...

 

[BritCard]

I don't know why you're all stressing. LeFleur has waited this long, he's not going to change his mind today.

So either Kubiak indicates he will come here today (or maybe tomorrow) or we go with LeFleur. I'd much rather have Kubiak, I think he's the much better option, and despite the negative crap here I do think we have a shot. I think Vegas are favorites because of his relationship with Spytek, but I think he's interested.

 

[BritCard]

Yep, the division is the most obvious reason. Best division in football. I’d argue it’s been the best overall over the last two decades.

AFC West is probably the 2nd best in football. Certainly top 3.

And the AFC in general is much better, most of the top QB talent is in the AFC. The best QB in the NFC is 38 and nearing retirement.

While the NFC West is crazy tough, if you make the playoffs out of this division you're a superbowl contender and likely a top 3 playoff team. Especially if you win it.

There is an advantage in that, if you can call it that. If you can build a team to compete in this division you know you have a team to compete for a superbowl. Same goes for the AFC West.

 

[Gandhi]

I would also be fine with Kubiak. I am not sure if he could rival Shanahan and McVay, but at least he could get the most out of the offense, I think. Optimize Harrison, for example.

My biggest worry is his staff. Usually, assistant coaches come from the head coach’s own connections as with Wilks, Arians and Gannon, for example. Kingsbury is a bit different, since he came from the college ranks. I think the Cardinals have tried to go the route with young, talented coordinators without success, so I would like someone with more experience now.

It’s just that when I look at Kubiak’s career, I don’t see a lot of natural options. Joe Woods has been a DC many places, and has actually crossed paths with Kubiak with multiple teams. Some story with George Edwards and Jerry Gray, but any of those excites anyone? He worked with Steve Wilks in San Francisco. Anyone interested?

I don’t know. Options like Mike LaFleur, Robert Saleh, Anthony Weaver and others have much more obvious coordinator-candidates. That is not to say that Kubiak couldn’t be paired with someone he does not have a relationship with, but it is just not the norm.

I think I should add to that list that Ossenfort knows Jim Schwartz well from their years together in Tennessee. He would be an absolutely stud hire, no matter who the head coach is.

 

[Stout]

Have you seen Josh Sweats contract? Perfectly standard now to put most money in future years. Also FA sucks.

Are there not enough real complaints without made up ones?

Back with a vengeance, changing subjects and shifting goal posts. You say Monti will have cap flexibility, but when it's pointed out that he won't use it, you're all "FA sucks anyway" LOL You are nothing if not predictable, Bill B--I mean, @BritCard.

 

[Stout]

Hey, I still remember the days when QB's called the plays....

My god, give me a QB smart enough to call the plays.

 

[Stout]

We are worse than the Raiders in the leagues eyes.

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But, but Brit says we're so much better! We're, like, better than our 8-9 record two years ago! Is that not true?

 

[BritCard]

Back with a vengeance, changing subjects and shifting goal posts. You say Monti will have cap flexibility, but when it's pointed out that he won't use it, you're all "FA sucks anyway" LOL You are nothing if not predictable, Bill B--I mean, @BritCard.

I always say FA sucks. You missed the direct reply to you in that of course he will use additional future cap space, most contracts are structured that way now.

But I consistently say every year that FA sucks. The hit/bust rate of big name signings massively leans towards bust. FA should be for filling out your mid to back end of the roster, that's where you can find good value, which we have done.

Speaking of FA busts, after missing most of 2024 and all of 2025 I wonder if Christian Wilkins is healthy yet?

 

[BritCard]

But, but Brit says we're so much better! We're, like, better than our 8-9 record two years ago! Is that not true?

We are clearly better than the Raiders who have a terrible roster and a long history of firing coaches. The only thing the Raiders have going for them is the #1 pick. If they didn't have that it wouldn't even be close.

If you can't see that then I'd have a think about why.

 

[Stout]

We are clearly better than the Raiders who have a terrible roster and a long history of firing coaches. The only thing the Raiders have going for them is the #1 pick. If they didn't have that it wouldn't even be close.

If you can't see that then I'd have a think about why.

Yep, you're back to your bristly @BritCard self. So strident, so certain.

 

[az jam]

I heard some analysts talk about that (forgot who it was). His point was that it would be stupid to let the quality of the division have any kind of influence, and I agree. Look at the NFC North. Pretty much everyone thought it would be a tough division, but that didn’t come true. The same with the AFC North where suddenly Burrow and Lamar Jackson got injured, so their teams crumbled. Who’s to say that couldn't happen in the NFC West, or what if in a year, Sean McVay chooses to take a break (like the rumor was some years ago). What if Seattle’s offense comes down to earth if Kubiak leaves? The point is that the NFL is ever-changing and unpredictable. Wild things happen all the time.

Totally agree. Teams change year to year. Injuries have major impacts. So do drafts, free agents, etc.

 

[Totally_Red]

Regarding AFCWest vs NFC West.

NFC West has younger coaches; AFC West has older coaches. All three current AFC West coaches are offensive coaches. Two of the three NFC West coaches are offensive coaches.

Conclusion: The Cardinals need a young offensive coach to best compete in their division. Kubiak and Lafleur are young offensive coaches. Hire one!!

 

[schutd]

A cheap ass about to have 3 HCs on payroll? lol

no, a dumb a$$.

 

[slanidrac16]

You actually heard geese fart under water?
Or you heard that geese fart under water?

A duck, a goose and a frog fart under water...
And Walt Disney says........? LOL

All of them . I’m into scuba diving.

 

[RON_IN_OC]

All of them . I’m into scuba diving.

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[602 Native]

But, but Brit says we're so much better! We're, like, better than our 8-9 record two years ago! Is that not true?

I’ve always thought Brit was a Bidwill, M. burner account by the family so I’m good.

 

[602 Native]

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Don’t let that man around your wife bro.