The Case for a Full Coaching Overhaul in Arizona
How the Arizona Cardinals stack up vs. the NFC West in offensive EPA/play, defensive EPA/play, and special teams EPA/play since Jonathan Gannon has been head coach.
Kyle Shanahan and Sean McVay have consistently been at the top of the league on offensive EPA/play. Shanahan ranks 1st, 9th, and currently 6th. McVay ranks 8th, 15th, and currently 2nd. Mike Macdonald has had the Seahawks' defense top 10 in EPA both seasons, ranking 2nd in defensive EPA/play this season.
| Phase / Coordinator | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Defense — Gannon / Rallis | 32nd | 26th | 29th |
| Offense — Petzing | 22nd | 10th | 25th |
| Special Teams — Rodgers | 1st | 10th | 29th |
Jonathan Gannon and Nick Rallis' defense has finished 32nd, 26th, and currently ranks 29th in defensive EPA/play. Drew Petzing has finished 22nd, 10th, and currently ranks 25th in offensive EPA/play. Jeff Rodgers has finished 1st, 10th, and currently ranks 29th in special teams EPA/play.
The notion of Jonathan Gannon and Nick Rallis being retained but Drew Petzing and Rodgers being fired is organizational malpractice. The head coach and coordinator being retained have been far worse than the two coordinators being fired — and that's saying something.
It should be a full cleaning of house for the Arizona Cardinals.
By Az Jace — data: nflreadr