Arizona Cardinals get turned down

The Arizona Cardinals have been turned down by a possible coaching candidate

Relax.  It’s just one guy who has refused to interview with the Arizona Cardinals for their head coaching position.

That man is Kansas City Chiefs offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy.  He turned down an opportunity to interview with the Cardinals.  He said the reason was that he already had four other interviews scheduled and that was enough.

Many fans took to social media on Wednesday saying that was an indictment on the open position for head coach in Arizona.  While the sentiment is understood, it is not the truth.

The Cardinals already have three interviews lined up, including the one they supposedly had with Adam Gase on Wednesday.  So one guy decides not to take the interview?  Fine.

I say one person declined because we still aren’t sure that Mike McCarthy refused to meet with the Cardinals but he is not scheduled to interview in Arizona.  If we find it true that McCarthy truly turned down the Cardinals, then alright, two guys turned them down.

It’s still not an indictment or a reflection of the position.  Only 32 guys get to hold this job at one time.  That’s a high paying job at that.

Bieniemy is helping prepare his Chiefs for a playoff game in a week and a half.  It is completely plausible that he is just too busy to interview with everyone.  Remember, there are eight openings for this position in the NFL at this moment.

For argument’s sake, let’s say that it is a reflection of the Cardinals and their current organizational structure.  So what?  There are plenty of others who are willing to meet with the team.  We know of at least three individuals.

People worry so much about who the Cardinals will and won’t hire.  I get it, the hire needs to be right after what we just went through with Steve Wilks.  At the same time, there are plenty of fish.  Not everyone will like you, just find the right fit, it will happen.