The Los Angeles Rams will see their former coordinator twice next season from the opposing sidelines
WOODLAND HILLS, Ca. The Los Angeles Rams have learned that offensive coordinator Mike LaFleur has taken the Arizona Cardinals' head coaching job, bringing an end to LaFleur's three successful years with the organization.
The more I think about it, the more I like the fit. For months, this was an idea I've floated privately to get feedback on before sharing my public thoughts on the potential move during the latter parts of the season. LaFleur has the knowledge of the Shanahan run scheme and the McVay passing scheme, giving him the blueprints to combine the two into a system that easily disguises the run and the pass, setting Arizona up to either get the most out of their final years with Kyler Murray or doing so in a way that allows the Cardinals to transition towards a new passer. Jul 31, 2024; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Los Angeles Rams offensive coordinator Mike LaFleur speaks to the media after training camp at Loyola Marymount University. Mandatory Credit: Kiyoshi Mio-Imagn Images | Kiyoshi Mio-Imagn Images He understands how to manipulate situations to make up for the financial shortfalls of the Cardinals, and with players like Tutu Atwell expected to be free agents, don't be surprised to see a strong Rams influence in roster construction.For years, LaFleur was often regarded as Matt's little brother and the Cardinals have been looked at as the NFL's little brother. I'm empathetic to the affects that title has as I am also the little brother. The thing about little brothers is when they get together for one cause, there's an inner resentment that fuels championship success and for a coach and a team that has felt that way for years, they're coming to put belts to behinds. Sep 28, 2025; Inglewood, California, USA; Los Angeles Rams cornerback Cobie Durant and offensive coordinator Mike LaFleur as they get ready for the game against the Indianapolis Colts at SoFi Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images | Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images LaFleur isn't only trying to prove himself, he's doing so as an offensive-minded head coach in a division that has two of his former bosses in Kyle Shanahan and, plus the NFL's top defensive guru in Mike Macdonald. That's the exact type of fuel Arizona needs to win.Raheem Morris, Robert Saleh, Dan Quinn, and more are all coaches that LaFleur has worked with or under in his career. Those names have a bunch of assistants that currently define the league. If LaFleur needs to replace defensive coordinators, he has the ability to do so, and considering the pieces already in Arizona, it's the perfect whiteboard for a defensive mind who wishes to be creative in their attempts to establish dominance.Don't miss one major story related to your beloved Rams when you sign up for our 100% FREE newsletter that comes straight to your email with the latest news.Brock Vierra, a UNLV graduate, is the Los Angeles Rams Beat Writer On Sports Illustrated. He also works as a college football reporter for our On Sports Illustrated team.
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