NFL head coach hire grades have very different opinions of Arizona Cardinals' hire of Mike LaFleur in early reviews. Check out what NFL writers say.

LaFleur spent the last three seasons with the Rams, who led the NFL in multiple offensive categories in 2025, including points per game, yards per game, passing yards per game, offensive touchdowns and passing touchdowns.

The first hire of the Mike LaFleur era could come on special teams.

We will discuss the Matt Miller Mock Draft in a bit, but first the free one, as Lance Zierlein of NFL.com has dropped his first 2026 NFL Mock Draft of the season. In this draft, this is not an ideal spot for quarterback or offensive line, but Fano might offer the best potential of anyone available as a pass protector.

The Arizona Cardinals will continue their search for a defensive coordinator under new head coach Mike LaFleur. Per NFL insider Tom Pelissero, Gus Bradley will take the job with the Tennessee Titans.

This Arizona Cardinals coach appears to be in hot demand.

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