Sean McDermott Hits the Market… So Why Are the Cardinals Still Tied to Vance Joseph?

Sean McDermott is officially available, Robert Saleh is free to be hired — so why are the Arizona Cardinals still tied to Vance Joseph?

With McDermott hitting the market and Saleh being out of the playoffs, Cardinals fans are asking the obvious question: why hasn’t Arizona moved on? In this video, we break down what Sean McDermott’s availability means, why the Cardinals continue to be linked to Vance Joseph despite better options, and whether this decision signals confidence, hesitation, or something deeper inside the organization.

Is this a missed opportunity for the Cardinals?

Does chasing Vance Joseph actually make sense?

Or are fans right to be frustrated as better options emerge?

We analyze the coaching landscape, the Cardinals’ direction, and what this could mean for Arizona’s future — plus why this situation has sparked so much debate among fans.

👇 Drop your take in the comments:

Should the Cardinals pivot to Sean McDermott, stay the course with going after Robert Saleh or settle for Vance Joseph?

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🔎 Topics Covered

• Sean McDermott availability
• Arizona Cardinals coaching decisions
• Vance Joseph future with the Cardinals
• NFL coaching carousel
• Cardinals defense & leadership direction

Sean McDermott Brings More Than Vance Joseph

0:00 Intro

1:30 Sleeping Cardinals?

3:45 Sean McDermott

6:00 Absolute NO on Vance Joseph

20:00 Johnny Venerable joins the show!

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