Oct 29, 2023; Glendale, Arizona, USA; Arizona Cardinals owner Michael Bidwill looks on against the Baltimore Ravens during the second half at State Farm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-USA TODAY SportsTanner TortorellaFri, January 30, 2026 at 1:36 AM UTC·3 min readGLENDALE – As we are reaching the end of Week 4 for the Arizona Cardinals, it only seems to get more confusing. Los Angeles Rams offensive coordinator Mike LaFleur is the runaway favorite for the job a majority of the franchise’s coaching search. When general manager Monti Ossenfort, and presumably owner Michael Bidwill, met with LaFleur on Monday and Tuesday, it looked like Arizona find their guy.
However, LaFleur left the state without the job, as reports now indicate that Ossenfort and his team will interview Seattle Seahawks OC Klint Kubiak for the job.
Arizona Cardinals owner Michael Bidwill and general manager Monti Ossenfort speak to the press from the Arizona Cardinals training center in Tempe after the decision to fire head coach Jonathan Gannon on Jan. 5, 2026. Syndication: Arizona Republic
AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementThe Cardinals waiting game:
The problem with interviewing Kubiak is his very obvious not being interested in the job. The 38-year-old has been connected to the Raiders job since the very beginning and likely to end up there. One of the few favorites for the Las Vegas gig was Denver Broncos passing game coordinator Davis Webb, who recently withdrew from the job, likely because Kubiak’s hiring is a foregone conclusion.
Everyone in the NFL world seems to understand Kubiak is heading the Sin City, except for the Cardinals. The franchise has an interview scheduled with Kubiak over the weekend, but seems more like a formality, with him also meeting the Raiders during that timeframe.
Jun 3, 2025; Woodland Hills, CA, USA; Los Angeles Rams offensive coordinator Mike LaFleur at press conference during organized team activities at Rams Practice Facility. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementBidwill and Ossenfort’s recent surge to try and bring in the Seattle OC is a dangerous gamble on their part. Reports have indicated that LaFleur wants to be a head coach and comes from a very talented background under the leadership of Sean McVay, Matt LaFleur and Kyle Shanahan.
The only explanation for the hesitation in hiring LaFleur is someone in the organization doesn’t like him for the position. Either Bidwill and Ossenfort have something holding themselves back from selecting LaFleur to be the head coach. Being one of only two teams remaining with a head coaching opening does allow some breathing room on making a decision.
Aug 14, 2025; Carson, CA, USA; Los Angeles Rams offensive coordinator Mike LaFleur reacts during a joint practice at the Dignity Health Sports Park. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementRegardless, Arizona can’t wait too long. Hiring LaFleur after letting him leave and interviewing another candidate only for you to circle back to the Rams OC because of rejection could lead to a rocky relationship before even being hired. Waiting could lead to LaFleur and Kubiak going back to their respective team, forcing the Cardinals to pivot from the clear best two options on the market.
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