The Arizona Cardinals head coaching search continues, but it seems like based on the candidates that they have requested second interviews with they are looking for another defensive minded head coach.
Today it was reported that they have requested a second interview with Jacksonville Jaguars defensive coordinator Anthony Campanile.
This may seem like a bit of a situation out of left field, but the Cardinals have already interviewed Campanile once and are bringing him back for a second round of interviews.
Here is some good info on Campanile:
2019 – Michigan linebackers coach under Jim Harbaugh
2020 – Linebackers coach under Brian Flores for Miami Dolphins
2021 – Linebackers coach under Brian Flores
2022 – Retained as LB’s coach under Mike McDaniel
2023 – Retained as LB’s coach under Vic Fangio (new Dolphins DC)
2024 – LB’s coach and run game coordinator under Jeff Hafley for Packers
2025 – DC for Jacksonville Jaguars
Campanile was in charge of hiring his own staff with the Jaguars, and has worked under a load of talented play callers in the NFL on the offensive side of things, so he should have some ability to put together an impressive offensive staff.
Here is what I was told by a Jaguars beat writer:
Think he’s a much better candidate than Udinski
Super smart scheme and not sure I’ve ever met a coach players like more
Would be massive blow to jags
This would be an interesting hire, what would you think?
