Arizona Cardinals Finally Get It Right — The Mike LaFleur Hire Explained

The Arizona Cardinals finally get it right with Mike LaFleur. Or did they?

After a stretch of embarrassing decisions and organizational missteps throughout the coaching search, the Arizona Cardinals made a hire that could signal real change — Mike LaFleur. On this episode of the Southwest Bias Podcast, Espo breaks down why this move feels different, what it says about the direction of the franchise, and how much pressure is now on Arizona to prove this wasn’t another short-sighted decision by giving LaFleur the tools to succeed.

Is Mike LaFleur the right fit for the Cardinals’ long term hopes?
What does this hire say about ownership, leadership, and accountability?
And does this actually change the trajectory of the Arizona Cardinals — or just buy them time?

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