Arizona Cardinals defensive assistant coach history
Ronald Booker
Booker was the defensive assistant 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 Booker in playoff games.
Rusty McKinney
McKinney was the defensive assistant coach for the Arizona Cardinals in the 2019-2022 seasons, a total of four years. McKinney's record as the team's defensive assistant coach was 28-37-1, making him the third-least successful defensive assistant coach in Arizona Cardinals history. The team made it to the playoffs one time (2021) and had a 0-1 record under Coach McKinney in playoff games.
Chris Wilson
Wilson was the defensive assistant coach for the Arizona Cardinals in the 2019 season. Wilson's record as the team's defensive assistant coach was 5-10-1, making him the second-least successful defensive assistant coach in Arizona Cardinals history.
Mike Chuiruco
Chuiruco was the defensive assistant coach for the Arizona Cardinals in the 2017 season.
Mike Chiurco
Chiurco was the defensive assistant coach for the Arizona Cardinals in the 2015-2016 seasons, a total of two years. Chiurco's record as the team's defensive assistant coach was 20-11-1, making him the second-most successful defensive assistant coach in Arizona Cardinals history. The team made it to the playoffs one time (2015) and had a 1-1 record under Coach Chiurco in playoff games.
Ryan Slowik
Slowik was the defensive assistant coach for the Arizona Cardinals in the 2013-2014 seasons, a total of two years. Slowik's record as the team's defensive assistant coach was 21-11-0, making him the most successful defensive assistant coach in Arizona Cardinals history. The team made it to the playoffs one time (2014) and had a 0-1 record under Coach Slowik in playoff games.
Matt Raich
Raich was the defensive assistant coach for the Arizona Cardinals in the 2007-2012 seasons, a total of six years. The team made it to the playoffs two times (2008-2009) and had a 4-2 record under Coach Raich 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.
Mike Murphy
Murphy was the defensive assistant coach for the Phoenix Cardinals in the 1990 season. Murphy's record as the team's defensive assistant coach was 5-11-0, making him the least successful defensive assistant coach in Arizona Cardinals history.
Chuck Banker
Banker was the defensive assistant coach for the St. Louis Cardinals in the 1983-1984 seasons, a total of two years. Banker's record as the team's defensive assistant coach was 17-14-1, making him the third-most successful defensive assistant coach in Arizona Cardinals history.
Arizona Cardinals defensive assistant coach record
| Coach | Years | Record | Win percentage | Playoff record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rusty McKinney | 2019-2022 | 28-37-1 | 43.2% | 0-1 |
| Ronald Booker | 2021-2022 | 15-19-0 | 44.1% | 0-1 |
| Chris Wilson | 2019 | 5-10-1 | 34.4% | 0-0 |
| Mike Chuiruco | 2017 | 8-8-0 | 50.0% | 0-0 |
| Mike Chiurco | 2015-2016 | 20-11-1 | 64.1% | 1-1 |
| Ryan Slowik | 2013-2014 | 21-11-0 | 65.6% | 0-1 |
| Matt Raich | 2007-2012 | 45-51-0 | 46.9% | 4-2 |
| Mike Murphy | 1990 | 5-11-0 | 31.3% | 0-0 |
| Chuck Banker | 1983-1984 | 17-14-1 | 54.7% | 0-0 |
Arizona Cardinals defensive assistant coach facts
- Chuck Banker was the first defensive assistant coach in Cardinals history in 1983.
- Matt Raich coached the most seasons as the Cardinals's defensive assistant coach at six seasons.
- Rusty McKinney and Ronald Booker was the last coach to hold the position of defensive assistant coach, leaving the role after the 2022 season.