Arizona Cardinals assistant head coach history

Jeff Rodgers

Rodgers is the assistant head coach for the Arizona Cardinals since the 2020 season, a total of four years. Rodgers' record as the team's assistant head coach was 27-40-0, making him the third-most successful assistant head coach in Arizona Cardinals history. The team made it to the playoffs one time (2021) and had a 0-1 record under Coach Rodgers in playoff games.

Russ Grimm

Grimm was the assistant head coach for the Arizona Cardinals in the 2007-2012 seasons, a total of six years. Grimm's record as the team's assistant head coach was 45-51-0, making him the second-most successful assistant head coach in Arizona Cardinals history. The team made it to the playoffs two times (2008-2009) and had a 4-2 record under Coach Grimm 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.

Frank Bush

Bush was the assistant head coach for the Arizona Cardinals in the 2004-2006 seasons, a total of three years. Bush's record as the team's assistant head coach was 16-32-0, making him the least successful assistant head coach in Arizona Cardinals history.

Floyd Peters

Peters was the assistant head coach for the St. Louis Cardinals in the 1982-1985 seasons, a total of four years. Peters' record as the team's assistant head coach was 27-29-1, making him the most successful assistant head coach in Arizona Cardinals history. The team made it to the playoffs one time (1982) and had a 0-1 record under Coach Peters in playoff games.


Arizona Cardinals assistant head coach record

Coach Years Record Win percentage Playoff record
Jeff Rodgers 2020-2023 27-40-0 40.3% 0-1
Russ Grimm 2007-2012 45-51-0 46.9% 4-2
Frank Bush 2004-2006 16-32-0 33.3% 0-0
Floyd Peters 1982-1985 27-29-1 48.2% 0-1

Arizona Cardinals assistant head coach facts

  • Floyd Peters was the first assistant head coach in Cardinals history in 1982.
  • Russ Grimm coached the most seasons as the Cardinals's assistant head coach at six seasons.
  • Jeff Rodgers is the current assistant head coach, starting ahead of the 2020 season.