Overview
- Arizona formally introduced Nathaniel Hackett as offensive coordinator, clarifying that head coach Mike LaFleur will handle play-calling while Hackett helps craft the scheme and weekly plan.
- Hackett described his role as “setting the table” or “setting the menu,” emphasizing energy, alignment and communication across the staff rather than primary play-calling.
- LaFleur said Hackett was his only target for the job, calling him highly regarded and stating, “I wanted him and nobody else.”
- The Cardinals have essentially completed their staff, retaining DC Nick Rallis and hiring ST coordinator Michael Ghobrial, with positional additions including Matt Schaub as quarterbacks coach.
- Local reporting highlights a staff heavy on college-to-NFL hires and limited NFL positional experience, while Arizona still faces a pivotal quarterback decision with Kyler Murray’s future under evaluation due to injuries and a significant 2026 cap charge.