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On this episode of Locked On Cardinals, Alex Clancy dives deep into the Arizona Cardinals’ new head coaching search following the departure of Jonathan Gannon. In a period marked by more uncertainty than optimism, Alex Clancy examines the critical checklist that the Cardinals must stick to in order to make the right hire and usher the franchise into its next era.
Rather than focus on specific names or whether the new head coach should come from the offensive or defensive side of the ball, this episode zeroes in on the “must avoids” and “must haves” when it comes to the next leader of the team. Alex Clancy discusses the team’s current state, reflecting on the organization’s culture shift in recent years, the roster’s improvements, and the lingering dysfunction on the field.
He argues that the Cardinals require a head coach with a more demonstrative presence—someone who brings leadership energy reminiscent of a Dan Campbell-type, rather than the more stoic style seen in previous regimes. Experience is key; Alex Clancy expresses hesitation toward hiring another first-time head coach, given the risks and lack of on-field results from previous similar hires. If the Cardinals do go the first-timer route, Alex Clancy stresses that the coaching staff must be shored up with veteran coordinators who can provide crucial guidance and help avoid rookie mistakes.
The episode also explores what the franchise absolutely must avoid: namely hiring more untested coaches, repeating the same mistakes made with coaching staffs like the one around Kliff Kingsbury, and being reactive rather than proactive in organizational vision. Alex Clancy urges the organization to develop a clear vision for the team, find a coach who fits that vision, and resist building strategies around a coach’s strengths alone.
Whether you’re excited about the changes or anxious about the unknowns, this episode equips every Arizona Cardinals fan with an in-depth understanding of what’s at stake and what it’ll take to finally get the head coach hire right. Let’s discuss.
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