The Arizona Cardinals’ head coaching search has taken a sharp and intriguing turn, with Seattle Seahawks offensive coordinator Klint Kubiak now firmly in the spotlight. What looked like a done deal with Rams OC Mike LaFleur has suddenly unraveled, leaving the Cardinals back at square one-and Kubiak front and center.
Arizona’s pivot away from LaFleur has reopened the race, and with the clock ticking toward Super Bowl weekend, the Cardinals are using every moment to reassess. Enter Kubiak, who’s now expected to meet in person with both the Cardinals and the Las Vegas Raiders this weekend. According to multiple league insiders, those interviews are set for Saturday in Seattle, with both franchises looking to capitalize on the narrow window before the Super Bowl on February 8.
This isn’t just a courtesy interview. There’s a growing belief around the league that Kubiak is the frontrunner for both jobs.
Arizona’s interest in Kubiak is no mystery. The Cardinals, led by GM Monti Ossenfort and owner Michael Bidwill, have conducted a thorough and deliberate search, casting a wide net across the coaching landscape.
But with only two head coaching vacancies left-Arizona and Las Vegas-the urgency is picking up. The Super Bowl window is traditionally when final decisions come into focus, and this year is no different.
Kubiak brings more than just a recognizable name. He’s been calling plays in Seattle and doing so with impressive results.
Under his guidance, the Seahawks have fielded one of the league’s more productive offenses. He’s helped breathe new life into Sam Darnold’s career and has leaned on a well-balanced attack that features the explosive Jaxon Smith-Njigba at receiver and a two-headed backfield in Kenneth Walker III and Zach Charbonnet.
The system has been efficient, creative, and quarterback-friendly-three things that should be music to Arizona’s ears.
For the Cardinals, the appeal is clear. They’re building around a young, dynamic core that includes Kyler Murray, tight end Trey McBride, and wide receivers Marvin Harrison Jr. and Michael Wilson.
That group has the talent to be dangerous, but it needs the right offensive architect to unlock its full potential. Kubiak’s recent work in Seattle suggests he might be the guy to do just that.
Of course, Arizona isn’t alone in its pursuit. The Raiders are just as interested, and with both teams scheduled to meet Kubiak this weekend, the race could come down to who makes the stronger pitch-and who moves faster.
If league chatter is any indication, Kubiak’s stock is rising fast. And with the Super Bowl looming, the next 72 hours could determine where one of the hottest coaching candidates in this cycle lands.