Arizona Cardinals quarterbacks coach history

Israel Woolfork

Woolfork is the quarterbacks coach for the Arizona Cardinals since the 2023 season, a total of two years. Woolfork's record as the team's quarterbacks coach was 8-17-0, making him the third-least successful quarterbacks coach in Arizona Cardinals history.

Cameron Turner

Turner was the quarterbacks coach for the Arizona Cardinals in the 2021-2022 seasons, a total of two years. The team made it to the playoffs one time (2021) and had a 0-1 record under Coach Turner in playoff games.

Tom Clements

Clements was the quarterbacks coach for the Arizona Cardinals in the 2019-2020 seasons, a total of two years.

Byron Leftwich

Leftwich was the quarterbacks coach for the Arizona Cardinals in the 2017-2018 seasons, a total of two years.

Freddie Kitchens

Kitchens was the quarterbacks coach for the Arizona Cardinals in the 2013-2016 seasons, a total of four years. Kitchens' record as the team's quarterbacks coach was 41-22-1, making him the most successful quarterbacks coach in Arizona Cardinals history. The team made it to the playoffs two times (2014-2015) and had a 1-2 record under Coach Kitchens in playoff games.

John McNulty

McNulty was the quarterbacks coach for the Arizona Cardinals in the 2012 season. McNulty's record as the team's quarterbacks coach was 5-11-0, making him the second-least successful quarterbacks coach in Arizona Cardinals history.

Christopher James Miller

Miller was the quarterbacks coach for the Arizona Cardinals in the 2009-2011 seasons, a total of three years. The team made it to the playoffs one time (2009) and had a 1-1 record under Coach Miller in playoff games.

Jeff Rutledge

Rutledge was the quarterbacks coach for the Arizona Cardinals in the 2007-2008 seasons, a total of two years. Rutledge's record as the team's quarterbacks coach was 17-15-0, making him the second-most successful quarterbacks coach in Arizona Cardinals history. The team made it to the playoffs one time (2008) and had a 3-1 record under Coach Rutledge in playoff games. In 2008, the Arizona Cardinals faced off against the Pittsburgh Steelers in Super Bowl XLIII and the Cardinals, under the direction of head coach Ken Whisenhunt, lost 23-27.

Michael Francis "Mike" Kruczek

Kruczek was the quarterbacks coach for the Arizona Cardinals in the 2004-2006 seasons, a total of three years.

Geep Chryst

Chryst was the quarterbacks coach for the Arizona Cardinals in the 1998, 2001-2003 seasons, a total of four years. The team made it to the playoffs one time (1998) and had a 1-1 record under Coach Chryst in playoff games.

Marc Trestman

Trestman was the quarterbacks coach for the Arizona Cardinals in the 1998-2000 seasons, a total of three years. The team made it to the playoffs one time (1998) and had a 1-1 record under Coach Trestman in playoff games.

John Garrett

Garrett was the quarterbacks coach for the Arizona Cardinals in the 1999-2000 seasons, a total of two years. Garrett's record as the team's quarterbacks coach was 9-23-0, making him the least successful quarterbacks coach in Arizona Cardinals history.

Matt Cavanaugh

Cavanaugh was the quarterbacks coach for the Arizona Cardinals in the 1994-1995 seasons, a total of two years.

Harry Gilmer

Gilmer was the quarterbacks coach for the St. Louis Cardinals in the 1967-1969, 1975-1982 seasons, a total of eleven years. Gilmer's record as the team's quarterbacks coach was 75-79-3, making him the third-most successful quarterbacks coach in Arizona Cardinals history. The team made it to the playoffs two times (1975, 1982) and had a 0-2 record under Coach Gilmer in playoff games.

Rod Dowhower

Dowhower was the quarterbacks coach for the St. Louis Cardinals in the 1973 season.


Arizona Cardinals quarterbacks coach record

Coach Years Record Win percentage Playoff record
Israel Woolfork 2023-2024 8-17-0 32.0% 0-0
Cameron Turner 2021-2022 15-19-0 44.1% 0-1
Tom Clements 2019-2020 13-18-1 42.2% 0-0
Byron Leftwich 2017-2018 9-14-0 39.1% 0-0
Freddie Kitchens 2013-2016 41-22-1 64.8% 1-2
John McNulty 2012 5-11-0 31.3% 0-0
Christopher James Miller 2009-2011 23-25-0 47.9% 1-1
Jeff Rutledge 2007-2008 17-15-0 53.1% 3-1
Michael Francis "Mike" Kruczek 2004-2006 16-32-0 33.3% 0-0
Geep Chryst 1998, 2001-2003 25-39-0 39.1% 1-1
John Garrett 1999-2000 9-23-0 28.1% 0-0
Marc Trestman 1998-2000 18-30-0 37.5% 1-1
Matt Cavanaugh 1994-1995 12-20-0 37.5% 0-0
Harry Gilmer 1967-1969, 1975-1982 75-79-3 48.7% 0-2
Rod Dowhower 1973 4-9-1 32.1% 0-0

Arizona Cardinals quarterbacks coach facts

  • Harry Gilmer was the first quarterbacks coach in Cardinals history in 1967.
  • Harry Gilmer coached the most seasons as the Cardinals's quarterbacks coach at eleven seasons.
  • Israel Woolfork is the current quarterbacks coach, starting ahead of the 2023 season.