Top 5 hottest rumors surrounding the Arizona Cardinals
By Sion Fawkes
The Arizona Cardinals are 4-8 and everything from quarterback play to coaching has been horrific. Therefore, they will be subject to some rumors.
Oh, it is officially rumor season in the NFL, and at 4-8, the Arizona Cardinals get to join in on all the festivities that take place this time of year that only bottom-tier NFL teams get to enjoy. That said, expect to see a plethora of rumors surrounding everyone from Steve Keim, to Kliff Kingsbury, and even to Kyler Murray as the Redbirds head into their final five weeks of the season.
What are the top five rumors? Keep reading to catch the good stuff.
1 – Steve Keim’s waning job security
If I had to make a logical prediction, it’s that, if Michael Bidwill can see through his friendship with Arizona Cardinals general manager Steve Keim, that someone else will be sitting in the longtime executive’s seat next season. Everyone, from AZ Central to Pro Football Network are spreading the idea that Keim may be fired.
One reason Keim’s job is and should be in jeopardy stems first and foremost from his inability to draft. And while he has fared well in the trade department, repeatedly trading away draft picks for proven commodities shortens the window for success. And it leads to the mess the Redbirds now find themselves in.
Source: Fire Steve Keim? Arizona Cardinals GM on list of NFL general managers who could be fired by Jeffrey Cluff
2 – Jim Harbaugh whispers
The Jim Harbaugh rumors are gaining steam in the desert, and if he leads the University of Michigan to a National Title, you can bet that NFL teams will take further interest in the former San Francisco 49ers coach. Harbaugh’s style and philosophy is also a great fit for the NFL, evidenced by his pro-style spread offense, something deviant of your traditional spread.
Because he has been to a Super Bowl, Harbaugh has enjoyed success at the NFL level. Overall, I don’t believe Harbaugh would be the Arizona Cardinals top choice at head coach. But he would make for an excellent consolation.
Article Source: Should Cardinals Pursue Jim Harbaugh? by Donnie Druin
3 – Sean Payton’s interest in the Arizona Cardinals
Last Word on Sports is yet another outlet that has reported Sean Payton’s interest in the Arizona Cardinals. And though we’ve been ultra tough on him here at Raising Zona, Kyler Murray’s presence on the roster is one reason behind Payton’s interest.
Payton clearly feels Murray can be the guy in the desert. And given his success in turning former NFL quarterback Drew Brees from a mid-tier player into a Super Bowl champion, he can definitely turn around Murray’s career. Instill a work ethic and a selfless, professional attitude in Murray, and watch the Sean Payton Effect go to work.
Source: Sean Payton Interested in Arizona Cardinals Job by Curtis Leung
4 – Kliff in trouble
When you got rumors swirling about Jim Harbaugh and Sean Payton, then it organically leads to the fact that current Arizona Cardinals head coach Kliff Kingsbury is in some hot water. Losing a heartbreaker to the just as mediocre Los Angeles Chargers also doesn’t help, especially after Kliff has mismanaged the Redbirds all season.
Simply put, Kliff is in big trouble if he loses a couple more games either in blowout fashion, as was the case against the San Francisco 49ers, or in heartbreaking fashion. Hard fought losses might save his job, and wins would ideally increase his chances at returning for 2023. But as it stands, Kliff’s seat is among the hottest in the NFL.
Article Source: Pressure on Cardinals’ Kingsbury builds after Payton rumors, loss to Chargers by Dan Bickley
5 – Fanbase more frustrated than you think
Last week, Revenge of the Birds stated just 1% of the Red Sea believes in the Arizona Cardinals. That’s not just a frustrated fanbase; it’s one that is likely to tune out the team until they do something about Kingsbury – either force him to hire and work with an offensive coordinator or show him the door.
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The Cardinals already have one of the league’s smallest and disinterested fanbases, evidenced by the amount of opposing team colors you see at State Farm Stadium. How do you draw interest? Make logical changes and stop treating your employees like fraternity brothers, Mr. Bidwill.
Source: SB Nation Reacts: Arizona Cardinals fans don’t see anything to be positive about with regards to the team by Seth Cox
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