Cardinals Explore Two New Candidates for Defensive Coordinator Role
The Arizona Cardinals are actively pursuing candidates for their vacant defensive coordinator role. Recently, reports emerged that the team is interviewing Jesse Minter, the current defensive coordinator for the Los Angeles Chargers. Minter is one of several candidates drawing interest as the Cardinals navigate their coaching search under the leadership of General Manager Monti Ossenfort and owner Michael Bidwill.
Candidate Overview
As the search continues, the Cardinals have now connected with twelve candidates, including:
- Jesse Minter (Los Angeles Chargers)
- Matt Burke (Houston Texans)
Burke, who served as the defensive line coach under Vance Joseph during Kliff Kingsbury’s final season, is another emerging candidate. He has gained recognition for orchestrating one of the top defenses in the NFL.
Recent Developments
In addition to Burke, the team has reached out to several other candidates, with John Harbaugh among them, marking a total of 13 individuals linked to the ongoing search. The coaching landscape shifted dramatically on the same day with the announcement that Mike Tomlin, head coach of the Pittsburgh Steelers, is stepping down after 19 seasons. This development adds another layer of competition in the NFL, creating the ninth head coach vacancy this cycle.
A Historical Context
As a reference point, the Cardinals encountered a similar scenario in 2023 when nine coaching positions were available. The team ultimately selected a new head coach that year, aiming for a successful turnaround.
Interestingly, Mike Tomlin was a surprising choice for the Steelers back in 2007, defeating Russ Grimm for the position. Following that, Grimm joined the Cardinals as the offensive line coach under Ken Whisenhunt. Whisenhunt’s team then advanced to the Super Bowl in the following season, ultimately facing Tomlin’s Steelers.
This year’s search for a new defensive coordinator reflects the Cardinals’ commitment to building an improved team dynamic. The selection process remains competitive, and the organization is keen on assembling a strong coaching staff to elevate their performance for the upcoming season.
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