Arizona Cardinals defensive backfield coach history

Lance Van Zandt

Van Zandt was the defensive backfield coach for the St. Louis Cardinals in the 1985 season. Van Zandt's record as the team's defensive backfield coach was 5-11-0, making him the most successful defensive backfield coach in Arizona Cardinals history.

Tom Keane

Keane was the defensive backfield coach for the Chicago Cardinals in the 1957 season. Keane's record as the team's defensive backfield coach was 3-9-0, making him the second-most successful defensive backfield coach in Arizona Cardinals history.


Arizona Cardinals defensive backfield coach record

Coach Years Record Win percentage Playoff record
Lance Van Zandt 1985 5-11-0 31.3% 0-0
Tom Keane 1957 3-9-0 25.0% 0-0

Arizona Cardinals defensive backfield coach facts

  • Tom Keane was the first defensive backfield coach in Cardinals history in 1957.
  • Tom Keane and Lance Van Zandt coached the most seasons as the Cardinals's defensive backfield coach at one season.
  • Lance Van Zandt was the last coach to hold the position of defensive backfield coach, leaving the role after the 1985 season.