The Cardinals have a lot of work to do to catch up with the rest of the NFC West, and it all starts with the No. 3 overall pick.

With an offensive-minded head coach in Mike LaFleur, Arizona’s defensive coordinator hire will be crucial. LaFleur will call plays for the offense, per team reporter Darren Urban, but he will need to find someone he trusts to take up those duties on defense. The first-time head coach may also be looking to add some experience to his staff.

The Arizona Cardinals move into 2026 with high potential for cap spending thanks to this massive jump.

The NFL coaching carousel is not slowing down, with 10 jobs having now opened since the regular season ended. Keep track of the latest developments here.

The Arizona Cardinals continue their search for a defensive coordinator under new head coach Mike LaFleur. Their first choice, Gus Bradley, joined Robert Saleh in Tennessee to be their defensive coordinator.

The Tennessee Titans won out in a two-team race for highly-touted defensive coordinator candidate Gus Bradley, for one reason and one reason alone.

After officially landing the gig in Arizona, Mike LaFleur earned a "real bright" endorsement from ex-Cardinals head coach Bruce Arians.