Arizona Cardinals tight ends coach history
Ben Steele
Steele is the tight ends coach for the Arizona Cardinals since the 2023 season. Steele's record as the team's tight ends coach was 4-13-0, making him the third-least successful tight ends coach in Arizona Cardinals history.
Steve Heiden
Heiden was the tight ends coach for the Arizona Cardinals in the 2019-2022 seasons, a total of four years. The team made it to the playoffs one time (2021) and had a 0-1 record under Coach Heiden in playoff games.
Jason Michael
Michael was the tight ends coach for the Arizona Cardinals in the 2018 season. Michael's record as the team's tight ends coach was 3-13-0, making him the least successful tight ends coach in Arizona Cardinals history.
Rick Christophel
Christophel was the tight ends coach for the Arizona Cardinals in the 2013-2017 seasons, a total of five years. Christophel's record as the team's tight ends coach was 49-30-1, making him the most successful tight ends coach in Arizona Cardinals history. The team made it to the playoffs two times (2014-2015) and had a 1-2 record under Coach Christophel in playoff games.
Freddie Kitchens
Kitchens was the tight ends coach for the Arizona Cardinals in the 2007-2012 seasons, a total of six years. Kitchens' record as the team's tight ends coach was 45-51-0, making him the second-most successful tight ends coach in Arizona Cardinals history. The team made it to the playoffs two times (2008-2009) and had a 4-2 record under Coach Kitchens 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.
Carl Hargrave
Hargrave was the tight ends coach for the Arizona Cardinals in the 2005-2006 seasons, a total of two years.
Mike Wilson
Wilson was the tight ends coach for the Arizona Cardinals in the 2004 season.
Marty Galbraith
Galbraith was the tight ends coach for the Arizona Cardinals in the 2003 season.
Pete Hoener
Hoener was the tight ends coach for the Arizona Cardinals and St. Louis Cardinals in the 1985-1986, 2001-2002 seasons, a total of four years.
Don Lawrence
Lawrence was the tight ends coach for the Arizona Cardinals in the 2000 season. Lawrence's record as the team's tight ends coach was 3-13-0, making him the least successful tight ends coach in Arizona Cardinals history.
Hank Kuhlmann
Kuhlmann was the tight ends coach for the Arizona Cardinals in the 1998-1999 seasons, a total of two years. Kuhlmann's record as the team's tight ends coach was 15-17-0, making him the second-most successful tight ends coach in Arizona Cardinals history. The team made it to the playoffs one time (1998) and had a 1-1 record under Coach Kuhlmann in playoff games.
Geep Chryst
Chryst was the tight ends coach for the Arizona Cardinals in the 1996-1997 seasons, a total of two years.
Ted Plumb
Plumb was the tight ends coach for the Arizona Cardinals and Phoenix Cardinals in the 1993-1995 seasons, a total of three years.
Arizona Cardinals tight ends coach record
| Coach | Years | Record | Win percentage | Playoff record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ben Steele | 2023 | 4-13-0 | 23.5% | 0-0 |
| Steve Heiden | 2019-2022 | 28-37-1 | 43.2% | 0-1 |
| Jason Michael | 2018 | 3-13-0 | 18.8% | 0-0 |
| Rick Christophel | 2013-2017 | 49-30-1 | 61.9% | 1-2 |
| Freddie Kitchens | 2007-2012 | 45-51-0 | 46.9% | 4-2 |
| Carl Hargrave | 2005-2006 | 10-22-0 | 31.3% | 0-0 |
| Mike Wilson | 2004 | 6-10-0 | 37.5% | 0-0 |
| Marty Galbraith | 2003 | 4-12-0 | 25.0% | 0-0 |
| Pete Hoener | 1985-1986, 2001-2002 | 21-42-1 | 33.6% | 0-0 |
| Don Lawrence | 2000 | 3-13-0 | 18.8% | 0-0 |
| Hank Kuhlmann | 1998-1999 | 15-17-0 | 46.9% | 1-1 |
| Geep Chryst | 1996-1997 | 11-21-0 | 34.4% | 0-0 |
| Ted Plumb | 1993-1995 | 19-29-0 | 39.6% | 0-0 |
Arizona Cardinals tight ends coach facts
- Pete Hoener was the first tight ends coach in Cardinals history in 1985.
- Freddie Kitchens coached the most seasons as the Cardinals's tight ends coach at six seasons.
- Ben Steele is the current tight ends coach, starting ahead of the 2023 season.