"New Cardinals coach Mike LaFleur will retain defensive coordinator Nick Rallis, a source confirmed to ESPN NFL Insider Jeremy Fowler. Rallis was brought to Arizona in 2023 by former head coach Jonathan Gannon, who was fired on Jan. 5 after a 3-14 season. Rallis will enter his fourth season as the Cardinals' defensive coordinator. Arizona also plans on hiring former Giants special teams coordinator Michael Ghobrial in the same role, according to reports."
"Arizona interviewed Rams defensive passing game coordinator Aubrey Pleasant, Seahawks defensive passing game coordinator Karl Scott and Giants linebacker coach Charlie Bullen, who was a linebackers coach with the Cardinals from 2019-2022, for its defensive coordinator job, according to multiple reports. The Cardinals finished the season ranked 27th in total yards allowed per game, 25th in rushing yards allowed per game and 24th in passing yards allowed per game."
Mike LaFleur will retain Nick Rallis as the Arizona Cardinals' defensive coordinator. Rallis joined the team in 2023 under Jonathan Gannon and will begin his fourth season in the role. Arizona interviewed multiple external candidates for the defensive coordinator position, including Aubrey Pleasant, Karl Scott and Charlie Bullen. The Cardinals' defense ranked near the bottom in total, rushing and passing yards allowed, with low interception and sack rates and a high rate of first downs conceded. Arizona allowed a high number of points in several games last season. The team also plans to hire Michael Ghobrial as special teams coordinator.
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