Source: Fox News
Summary
The NFL coaching carousel has come to an end, with the Arizona Cardinals hiring Mike LaFleur, the Los Angeles Rams’ offensive coordinator, as their new head coach. LaFleur replaces Kliff Kingsbury, who was fired earlier this month. The Cardinals’ hiring marks the last team to fill its vacancy, with all four remaining head coaching spots now filled. LaFleur has been praised for his innovative approach to coaching and his ability to develop players. He has a five-year contract with the Cardinals.
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The game followed a familiar script.
The Cardinals stayed in the division, poaching another coach from the coveted Sean McVay coaching tree.
This is the fourth time McVay has lost an offensive coordinator, with each of them going on to become a head coach.
LaFleur’s hiring marks the last team to fill its vacancy, with all four remaining head coaching spots now filled.
This one felt recognizable early.
Original Observation: The NFL coaching carousel will continue to fall as teams build out their staffs for the 2026 season, with a familiar script of coaches moving from one team to another playing out once again.
Author: Evan Null
