Given the way the Cardinals’ season has unfolded, Jonathan Gannon remains among the staffers viewed as being on the hot seat. The third-year head coach recently acknowledged adjustments will need to made moving forward regardless of if he remains in place. 
“I do have to have a little bit of foresight as I am taking notes as the year has gone, what do I have to look at with a critical eye and change,” Gannon said (via Darren Urban of the team’s website). “Because if we keep doing the same thing and getting the same result that’s not good for anybody in my seat.”
In 2023, the Cardinals posted four wins. That figure doubled last season, an indication further progress would be made this year under Gannon and general manager Monti Ossenfort. The two have been in place for the same period of time, so scrutiny stemming form 2025’s struggles could impact both the coaching staff and the front office. Arizona has lost seven one-score games this season, but the team’s two most recent contests have been dropped by a combined margin of 48 points.
Injuries on both sides of the ball have plagued the Cardinals throughout the season. That is a factor which will no doubt be taken into consideration as owner Michael Bidwill contemplates organizational changes. Gannon and Ossenfort are believed to be on shaky ground at the moment, although the matter of Arizona’s direction under center will surely be key in determining how the team proceeds. Kyler Murray may very well have played his final game as a member of the team, while Jacoby Brissett is under contract for 2027. The latter is not currently owed any guaranteed money for next season, so a complete reset at the position could be possible.
Whether or not Gannon and/or Ossenfort will be counted on to oversee such a transition represents an important question surrounding the future of the Cardinals. A decision will soon need to be made regarding potential changes at the HC and GM spots. For now, Gannon is focused not only on the 3-11 team’s three remaining games but also tweaks he could be tasked with implementing in 2026.
“I believe in myself and I believe in our team,” Gannon added. “We are at a dip right now. We’re going through some adversity, but I do believe in us and we will get out of the dip.”
Stick with him, he’s only 36 wins away from being the Cardinals franchise leader.
Cardinals need to tear it down to the studs. Everything from staff to QB
” A lot of holes in the desert, and a lot of problems are buried in those holes. But you gotta do it right. I mean, you gotta have the hole already dug before you show up with a package in the trunk. Otherwise, you’re talking about a half hour to 45 minutes worth of digging. And who knows who’s gonna come along in that time? Pretty soon, you gotta dig a few more holes. You could be there all f–king night ”
Joe Pesci / Casino
Hahahaha A Casino Movie Reference
Even some of the cops out there dig holes
All these holes lol
Okay, I think Gannon should stay a few plays here, a few there, it would have been a different season for them!
Cardinal’s franchise is just a hot mess from ownership all the way down to the bottom of the roster and management.
How do you fix it, first admit the obvious flaws out front by ownership, tell their fans the truth, not what the needs are they already know that. Quit pushing that this team is only a very few players away from even a .500 season, don’t even talk about contending, this franchise is at least 5 years from even playing consistent .500 seasons with as many holes and mismanagement it has. Changing coaches and trading players is just a small fix. Try drafting a solid team real team leader at QB, a QB that leads by example and plays like a true pro. Examples would be Hurt, Burrow, Jackson, Mahomes etc. These players were drafted not only for their talent but leadership qualities, hire a coach that has the respect of the players, knowing that if you screw up you will be held accountable. A GM that holds his coaches accountable along with the players. But for God sakes quit trying the one-year turn arounds, build the roster out, and start with a quality QB instead of a 5ft 8 QB that cannot see over the OL, and cannot read the defenses, takes off running before he completes his reads.