Mike LaFleur Hire Already Seen as a Win for Cardinals

News ArticlePublishedJul 16, 2026 at 02:56 PM EDTThe Arizona Cardinals didn't need to find a hero. They needed someone who could walk into a questionable situation, bring a little creativity with him and make the offense feel alive again. That's why the hiring of Mike LaFleur already feels like a move that makes a lot of sense.USA Today's Nick Brinkerhoff called it a strong move, and it's easy to see why. In today's NFL, finding the right offensive-minded head coach can be the difference between wandering through nothingness and actually having a plan. Players change. Rosters turn over. Windows open and close. But the right head coach can shape a franchise for years.Now, nobody knows if LaFleur is going to be that guy in Arizona. The NFL is full of smart coaches who looked like future star