As nearly half the HC-seeking teams have landed a candidate, the Cardinals are among the others continuing theirs. A key candidate will take a meeting soon.
Jaguars defensive coordinator Anthony Campanile is set for an in-person interview Thursday, NFL.com’s Ian Rapoport reports. Campanile, who interviewed for the Dolphins’ HC job, remains in the running for the Ravens’ position as well.
While this is a new name connected to the Jags’ search, Rapoport and AZCardinals.com’s Darren Urban confirm Campanile has already spoken with the team. It appears a virtual interview occurred previously. That certainly makes the upcoming visit one to closely monitor.
After a 13-4 season, the Jags have seen both their coordinators draw extensive interest. OC Grant Udinski is up for the Browns’ job, having a second interview planned for this week. He also received an interview request from the Bills on Wednesday morning. Campanile did not, but he submitted an impressive first season in Jacksonville and carried more responsibility than his OC counterpart during this surprising Jags resurgence.
The Jaguars rocketed from 27th in scoring offense in 2024 to eighth this season. They notched a pivotal win in Denver in Week 16, separating from the eventual AFC No. 1 seed in the second half. That highlighted an eight-game win streak to close the regular season. During that streak, the Jaguars gave up more than 20 points just once.
Campanile, 43, came to Duval County after a season as the Packers’ run-game coordinator. Prior to that, he spent four years on the Dolphins’ staff; Campanile was retained by Mike McDaniel after two years under Brian Flores.
Via PFR’s HC Search Tracker, here is how the Cardinals’ process looks as of Wednesday morning:
- Joe Brady, offensive coordinator (Bills): To conduct in-person interview
- Thomas Brown, tight ends coach (Patriots): Interview requested
- Matt Burke, defensive coordinator (Texans): Interview requested
- Anthony Campanile, defensive coordinator (Jaguars): To conduct second interview 1/22
- Jeff Hafley, defensive coordinator (Packers): Interviewed 1/14
- John Harbaugh, former head coach (Ravens): Contacted
- Vance Joseph, defensive coordinator (Broncos): Interviewed 1/10, considered “strong candidate”
- Klint Kubiak, offensive coordinator (Seahawks): Interviewed 1/10
- Mike LaFleur, offensive coordinator (Rams): Interviewed 1/16
- Jesse Minter, defensive coordinator (Chargers): Interviewed 1/13
- Raheem Morris, former head coach (Falcons): Interviewed
- Matt Nagy, offensive coordinator (Chiefs): Interviewed 1/9
- Robert Saleh, defensive coordinator (49ers): Interviewed 1/15
- Chris Shula, defensive coordinator (Rams): Interviewed 1/16
- Arthur Smith, offensive coordinator (Steelers): Interview requested
- Anthony Weaver, defensive coordinator (Dolphins): Interviewed 1/9