GLENDALE – As the Arizona Cardinals stumble through a 3-6 stretch, head coach Jonathan Gannon has sent a clear message that he doesn’t believe there will be any firings on his staff for now. Rather than sweeping changes, he’s chosen to double down on process, accountability, and coaching cohesion. That stance is bold, given the franchise’s recent habit of quick turnover.
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Nov 3, 2025; Arlington, Texas, USA; Arizona Cardinals head coach Jonathan Gannon before the game between the Dallas Cowboys and the Arizona Cardinals at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images
The unique insight here is that retaining the staff now is less a defense of past mistakes than an offensive move, one that bets on culture, growth, and stability. Gannon’s staff has brought in relatively young assistants and has shown flashes of scheme innovation. With penalty counts mounting and execution faltering, the decision to hold firm says the coach believes those issues aren’t rooted in coaching change-fatigue, but in fixable breakdowns.
Nov 9, 2025; Seattle, Washington, USA; Arizona head coach Gannon looks on during the second quarter against the Seattle Seahawks at Lumen Field. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Ng-Imagn Images
From a strategic standpoint, the move matters because if you fire staff mid-season, you start a reset that impacts continuity, player trust, and recruiting. Keeping the staff may smooth out learning curves, speed up mid-season adjustments, and benefit the team both locally, for Arizona fans desperate for progress.
Nov 3, 2025; Arlington, Texas, USA; Arizona Cardinals head coach Jonathan Gannon looks on in the first half against the Dallas Cowboys at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images
On the other hand, this could very well be the wrong move. Emotionally, this resonates with fans weary of the revolving door. The message that Gannon believes, that Arizona is in it for the long haul with no quick patches, could be. It also ramps up pressure and higher stakes for every play, every mistake. If Arizona doesn’t markedly improve its situational metrics, the “we’ll keep the staff” situation could look defensive rather than proactive.
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Reporter Benjamin Bliklen covers the Arizona Diamondbacks, Arizona Cardinals, and Phoenix Suns for Burn City Sports. You can follow him on his X account, @BenBliklen
