# Mike LaFleur

Arizona Cardinals Head Coach.

## Quick Facts

- **Role:** Head Coach
- **Team:** Arizona Cardinals (ARI)
- **Current holder:** Mike LaFleur (younger brother of Packers HC Matt LaFleur). Hired 2026 offseason after Jonathan Gannon was fired following a 3-14 season.
- **Coaching tree:** McVay-Shanahan — see Coaching Trees

## Background

Started his NFL career as a Browns intern in 2014 working alongside Kyle Shanahan. Spent time on McVay's and Shanahan's staffs since. Most recently three years as offensive coordinator with the Los Angeles Rams (where Nate Scheelhaase replaced him as OC for the 2026 season).

## Scheme and Tendencies

Direct McVay-Shanahan tree disciple. Hired Nathaniel Hackett as OC (former Broncos HC and Packers assistant). Drafted RB Jeremiyah Love at 1.01 of the rookie class — instant centerpiece. QB room remains a question (Kyler Murray, plus rookie Carson Beck).

## 2026 Outlook

LaFleur focused on maximizing QB development without forcing early decisions. Brissett's ongoing contract holdout gives Minshew and Beck real opportunity to earn snaps in training camp and preseason. LaFleur stated as of late June that he "hasn't even thought about the quarterback competition," viewing it as premature before full training camp. Offensive coordinator Nathaniel Hackett taking lead on QB development with methodical approach emphasizing footwork and timing. With elite weapons (Marvin Harrison Jr., Trey McBride, Jeremiyah Love) already in place, LaFleur's main focus is system installation and QB development. First season under new regime with elevated expectations after 3-14 record under prior staff. (per Cardinals rookie Carson Beck addresses QB competition for 2026)

## Recent News

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- 2026-07-13 — NFL Coaching Changes 2026: Who’s Set to Benefit, and Who Might be in Trouble? - Draft... (NFL Coaching Changes 2026: Who’s Set to Benefit, and Who Might be in Trouble? - Draft...)
- 2026-05-29 — Fantasy Football 2026 Cardinals deep dive: Player outlooks, players to target, avoid... (Fantasy Football 2026 Cardinals deep dive: Player outlooks, players to target, avoid...)
- 2026-06-01 — Cardinals QB Jacoby Brissett Continues Holdout - NFL Rumors (Cardinals QB Jacoby Brissett Continues Holdout - NFL Rumors)
- 2026-06-16 — Offensive Coordinator and Scheme Changes For Fantasy Football: The Chargers Are Set To... (Offensive Coordinator and Scheme Changes For Fantasy Football: The Chargers Are Set To...)
- 2026-06-18 — 2026 NFL minicamp live updates: Last spring practices wrap up (2026 NFL minicamp live updates: Last spring practices wrap up)
- 2026-05-12 — What we learned from every NFL team during 2026 rookie minicamp debuts (What we learned from every NFL team during 2026 rookie minicamp debuts)
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## Sources

- Worst draft ever The Athletic 2026 fantasy football dynasty mock draft
- NFL 2026 head coach cycle leaned offense (10 hires, NYT)
- Fantasy Alarm 2026 NFL head coach and coordinator tracker

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