Todd Haley Reunion With Arizona Cardinals Reportedly Coming Soon

by Jess Root on Jan 8, 2012 7:00 AM MST in General Arizona Cardinals News

After much speculation by media members and fans, it seems that Todd Haley, fired as head coach of the Kansas City Chiefs, is getting closer to returning to the Arizona Cardinals to join the offensive staff. NFL reporter Jason LaCanfora tweeted that it was coming soon:

@JasonLaCanfora
Jason La Canfora Sounds like Todd Haley will be back on the Cards offensive coaching staff by next week. Makes sense for all parties #insideslant
Jan 08 via Twitter for BlackBerry®FavoriteRetweetReply

This was not without other rumors out there.

Early Saturday Adam Schefter tweeted that Haley and former Miami Dolphins head coach Tony Sparano could team up tobecome a package deal for a team, with Haley handling the passing game and Sparano the running game. The two had those duties while assistants with the Dallas Cowboys.

At the same time, though, the New York Jets could be interested in Sparano should Brian Schottenheimer decide to leave the team. Rumors have New York being interested in Sparano or Dirk Koetter, OC of the Jacksonville Jaguars and former head coach of Arizona State. That would quickly diffuse the Sparano/Haley team.

If Haley does come back, it would seem like one of the two Millers on the Cardinals' offensive staff would leave. It seems that Haley would come in as offensive coordinator, causing Mike Miller to be reassigned or let go. He could move to a position coach, such as QB, but then Chris Miller would be without a job unless reassigned.

Which Miller would go, or would either leave? We have no idea. Chris Miller did get consideration for a head coaching position in college -- Southern Oregon.

Again, nothing is more than rumors, but it is seeming more and more certain that Haley will be back calling plays for the 2012 season.

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Personally, I think this is great news.

Mabye he can improve Roberts or Doucet into a real #2. I guess we will finally find out if it was ALL Warner in the glory years or if Haley was a part of it as well

by Redbird Nation #1 on Jan 8, 2012 8:43 AM MST reply actions

Matter of fact, bring Sporano in as well to run the run game

and show Grimm the door

by Redbird Nation #1 on Jan 8, 2012 8:50 AM MST up reply actions

Haley played a decent role in the success

The fact of the matter is you don’t have one of the most explosive offenses in the league without a good game plan. The real question is whether or not he has a QB on the roster that can run his system. The way I see it, it was probably 60% Warner and the receiving core being that good and 40% Haley putting together a game plan that utilized all of them the best way possible.

by jmh1982 on Jan 8, 2012 1:34 PM MST up reply actions

I like the news

It’s what I what I was hoping for. I don’t think they’re going to replace Miller with Haley though. I think he’ll take on another role. This brings back a lot of stability and depth to the coaching staff seeing as how there has been a long standing relationship between Whiz and Haley.

Sorry folks, park's closed. Moose out front shoulda told ya.

by Ghettoboxx on Jan 8, 2012 9:35 AM MST reply actions

I somewhat agree

I almost get the feeling that He could be the passing game coordinator and Miller the running game coordinator. Not real sure about this, but the run game has been at it’s best this year, but partially because Beanie actually played an entire season. Ultimately however, I think Mike goes back to QB coach and Chris Miller might be out.

by jmh1982 on Jan 8, 2012 1:38 PM MST up reply actions

Bring on Haley!

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by JoeCB1991 on Jan 8, 2012 9:51 AM MST reply actions

This automatically makes this off-season a success

We already have our good defense, now imagine a good offense?! And imagine what Haley could do for our young WR’s, and especially our QB’s like Kolb and Skelton?

Plus, I’m sure if Haley wants a player replaced, or a player added, he’ll get it (Flynn?! I can dream!). Bring on Haley!