Cardinals Head Coaching Candidates 2023

[BritCard]

Late next week?

I'm all for getting the right guy but,

1, Do you really need 2nd interviews with a guy you already spent 4+ hours with?

2, LATE next week? Both guys are done for the year. It should be Monday and announced Tuesday.

 

[Red Bird]

We don’t know what we’re doing, do we?

 

[Totally_Red]

Mike Garafolo

#Bengals defensive coordinator Lou Anarumo will receive a second interview with the #AZCardinals for their head coaching job, source says. It’ll take place late next week.

Right now this guy is my preferred choice subject to change without notice, e.g. if Indy doesn't hire Shane Steichen.

oesn't hire

 

[az jam]

Johnny Venerable

Mike Kafka, Lou Anarumo and Aaron Glenn all getting second interviews with the Cardinals next week.

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[PACardsFan]

Josh Weinfuss

This is a guy to watch

Bengals DC Lou Anaumo getting second interview with Arizona Cardinals, per source, as @mikegarofolo said. Had first interview this week and made quick impression.

No doubt now that the Cardinals plan to wait until the Philly coordinators are available to interview before making a decision. I hope and I think that our HC will be either of the Philly guys or Anarumo.

 

[Totally_Red]

Johnny Venerable

Mike Kafka, Lou Anarumo and Aaron Glenn all getting second interviews with the Cardinals next week.

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Johnny Come Lately

 

[Totally_Red]

No doubt now that the Cardinals plan to wait until the Philly coordinators are available to interview before making a decision. I hope and I think that our HC will be either of the Philly guys or Anarumo.

Didn't the DC say he was staying in Philly?

 

[mjb21aztd]

We don’t know what we’re doing, do we?

Yea lol not sure you really want a lions coach to replace kliffy boy w status won't change much... ugh

 

[RON_IN_OC]

Johnny Come Lately

He's the new kid in town.

 

[RON_IN_OC]

Didn't the DC say he was staying in Philly?

I think so...

 

[RON_IN_OC]

Didn't the DC say he was staying in Philly?

Eagles' Jonathan Gannon says he's returning in 2023 despite head coach interviews: 'Philly's keeping me'

The coordinator had been a hot target for several teams

www.cbssports.com

 

[az jam]

Johnny Venerable

Mike Kafka, Lou Anarumo and Aaron Glenn all getting second interviews with the Cardinals next week.

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Mike Garafolo

Replying to
@JohnnyVenerable

Have not heard that on Glenn. Other two only.

 

[RON_IN_OC]

Mike Garafolo

Replying to
@JohnnyVenerable

Have not heard that on Glenn. Other two only.

Like I eluded yesterday, Glenn could have been the favorite a few days ago, but Mike may have a tough time selling him after the Hard Knocks video. Unfortunate.

 

[RON_IN_OC]

Bengals fans terrified of losing Lou!

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[az jam]

Good article here on Lou Anarumo: https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/35532675/mad-scientist-lou-anarumo-man-bengals-defense

 

[RON_IN_OC]

Anybody know if the Bengals have anyone on defense, or Giants on offense, set to be a Free Agent (starter or depth) that AZ to bring in to help either coach install their system and culture? I understand Saquon would be out of the ballpark.

 

[az jam]

I'm warming up to Anarumo. He may not have HC experience but is 56 yrs old and has over 10 yrs in the NFL plus almost 20 more in the colleges. Kafka is just 35 and is too similar to KK.

 

[Dayman]

This is the most Bidwillian coaching search of all-time.

 

[mjb21aztd]

This is the most Bidwillian coaching search of all-time.

Just hope no we got a winner in town buddy type hire... lol

 

[RON_IN_OC]

I'm warming up to Anarumo. He may not have HC experience but is 56 yrs old and has over 10 yrs in the NFL plus almost 20 more in the colleges. Kafka is just 35 and is too similar to KK.

I don't know if Kafka is anything like KK.

Kliff is young, but a few years older than Mike...Kliff didn't have previous success as a HC, while Kafka has zero experience at any level, I believe...Kliff is dating IG models and definitely has an image to uphold. I haven't seen or heard anything like that about Kafka. Oh, and their offensive systems aren't anything alike, that I can tell. I'm not saying I prefer Kafka over Sweet Lou, but I just don't really see real similarities with KK.

Lou may very well be the BA of defense and become an outstanding HC.

 

[Totally_Red]

Late next week?

I'm all for getting the right guy but,

1, Do you really need 2nd interviews with a guy you already spent 4+ hours with?

2, LATE next week? Both guys are done for the year. It should be Monday and announced Tuesday.

On #1 I'm guessing the league is encouraging them after expressing displeasure with all the money being paid to fired coaches.

Agree on 2. Not sure why they are waiting on those.

 

[Solar7]

True Solar, however those teams were desperate for a qb. I believe it’s like that every year. We may get real lucky if the 3 top qb’s really shine at the combine.
We know 1 qb will go before our pick unless the Bears trade down, then maybe 2 will be gone. If the Colts are the still the team behind us they may want that 3 spot to get their guy.
But alas, Stuff like this doesn’t happen for us.

Well, my chain of replies wasn't really focused on whether or not teams will trade up, I think that's always going to continue happening, and is likely to happen this year. My main argument was against K9's point below, my only point being that history doesn't show that teams with well-built rosters trading up are really getting a successful guy that takes them anywhere.

That’s fine. I don’t need a top 3 pick at quarterback to be successful. If I have a well-built roster and a top 10 pick, I can trade up and get my guy.

Like what the 49ers did with Trey Lance.

 

[RON_IN_OC]

On #1 I'm guessing the league is encouraging them after expressing displeasure with all the money being paid to fired coaches.

Agree on 2. Not sure why they are waiting on those.

Regarding late next week, it could be that both are already scheduled to be in town for Super Bowl festivities and radio row. That, and Cards may be waiting to see if Indy hires Steichen.

 

[Dayman]

Late next week?

I'm all for getting the right guy but,

1, Do you really need 2nd interviews with a guy you already spent 4+ hours with?

2, LATE next week? Both guys are done for the year. It should be Monday and announced Tuesday.

I'm sure it's all Kyler's fault somehow.

 

[Goldfield]

I'm warming up to Anarumo. He may not have HC experience but is 56 yrs old and has over 10 yrs in the NFL plus almost 20 more in the colleges. Kafka is just 35 and is too similar to KK.

Agree. I prefer Eagles OC over Kafka