Despite Exits, Arizona Cards Coaching Staff Looking Strong for 2009

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Published: May 30, 2009

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... of the game. Less mentioned, but just as vital, is the loss of coaches, who take jobs that include more control, more familiar personnel and prestige.

After their Super Bowl run in 2008, the Arizona Cardinals lost some coveted coaches to the Kansas City Chiefs, who named Cards' offensive coordinator Todd Haley their new head man. Haley brought some of his colleagues with him, naming Clancy Pendergast defensive coordinator, the Redbirds' DC for the past five seasons.

Haley also made former Arizona offensive quality control coach Dedric Ward his wide receivers coach for the Chiefs.

“The thing I feel the best about is there won’t be any changes in philosophy or terminology on both sides of the ball,” Coach Ken Whisenhunt said. “That’s a big thing, and something you worry about. You don’t want that disruption or uncertainty for our players.”

Whisenhunt, who made a name for himself as an offensive coor...

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