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Gannon Says 'No Pitch' as 3–11 Cardinals Weigh His Future

Injury attrition and defensive breakdowns are central to his post-season evaluation.

Overview

  • Arizona has dropped six straight and 11 of 12 to fall to 3-11, with the defense allowing 40 or more points in four of the past six games, including a 40-20 loss in Houston.
  • Asked what his pitch to ownership would be, Jonathan Gannon replied, "There's no pitch," while stressing, "I believe in myself and I believe in our team."
  • Gannon said he speaks with owner Michael Bidwill every day about fixing the team, and reporting notes Bidwill likes Gannon as the organization plans a post-season decision on leadership.
  • ESPN reports the Cardinals have used an NFL-high 77 players with 19 on injured reserve; Kyler Murray remains out for the season yet stays involved in meetings and rehab.
  • Staff turnover looms, with 247Sports reporting DL coach Winston DeLattiboudere III will join Michigan State and Rivals reporting DB coach Patrick Toney could depart for Ole Miss.