Arizona Cardinals linebackers coach history

Sam Siefkes

Siefkes is the linebackers coach for the Arizona Cardinals since the 2023 season. Siefkes' record as the team's linebackers coach was 4-13-0, making him the second-least successful linebackers coach in Arizona Cardinals history.

Bill Davis

Davis was the linebackers coach for the Arizona Cardinals in the 2007-2008, 2019-2022 seasons, a total of six years. The team made it to the playoffs two times (2008, 2021) and had a 3-2 record under Coach Davis 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.

Larry Foote

Foote was the linebackers coach for the Arizona Cardinals in the 2018 season. Foote's record as the team's linebackers coach was 3-13-0, making him the least successful linebackers coach in Arizona Cardinals history.

Bob Sanders

Sanders was the linebackers coach for the Arizona Cardinals in the 2015-2017 seasons, a total of three years. The team made it to the playoffs one time (2015) and had a 1-1 record under Coach Sanders in playoff games.

Mike Caldwell

Caldwell was the linebackers coach for the Arizona Cardinals in the 2013-2014 seasons, a total of two years. Caldwell's record as the team's linebackers coach was 21-11-0, making him the second-most successful linebackers coach in Arizona Cardinals history. The team made it to the playoffs one time (2014) and had a 0-1 record under Coach Caldwell in playoff games.

Matt Raich

Raich was the linebackers 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.

Frank Bush

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

Jeff FitzGerald

FitzGerald was the linebackers coach for the Arizona Cardinals in the 2001-2003 seasons, a total of three years.

Glenn Pires

Pires was the linebackers coach for the Arizona Cardinals in the 1996-2000 seasons, a total of five years. The team made it to the playoffs one time (1998) and had a 1-1 record under Coach Pires in playoff games.

Rex Ryan

Ryan was the linebackers coach for the Arizona Cardinals in the 1995 season. Ryan's record as the team's linebackers coach was 4-12-0, making him the third-least successful linebackers coach in Arizona Cardinals history.

Ted Cottrell

Cottrell was the linebackers coach for the Arizona Cardinals in the 1994 season.

Joe Pascale

Pascale was the linebackers coach for the Phoenix Cardinals and St. Louis Cardinals in the 1986-1989 seasons, a total of four years.

Rudy Feldman

Feldman was the linebackers coach for the St. Louis Cardinals in the 1982-1985 seasons, a total of four years. The team made it to the playoffs one time (1982) and had a 0-1 record under Coach Feldman in playoff games.

Sid Hall

Hall was the linebackers coach for the St. Louis Cardinals in the 1974-1975 seasons, a total of two years. Hall's record as the team's linebackers coach was 21-7-0, making him the most successful linebackers coach in Arizona Cardinals history. The team made it to the playoffs two times (1974-1975) and had a 0-2 record under Coach Hall in playoff games.

Jackie Simpson

Simpson was the linebackers coach for the St. Louis Cardinals in the 1973 season.

Chuck Drulis

Drulis was the linebackers coach for the St. Louis Cardinals in the 1972 season.

Dick Voris

Voris was the linebackers coach for the St. Louis Cardinals in the 1971 season.

Ken Blue

Blue was the linebackers coach for the St. Louis Cardinals in the 1970 season. Blue's record as the team's linebackers coach was 8-5-1, making him the third-most successful linebackers coach in Arizona Cardinals history.

Don Shroyer

Shroyer was the linebackers coach for the St. Louis Cardinals in the 1966-1969 seasons, a total of four years.


Arizona Cardinals linebackers coach record

Coach Years Record Win percentage Playoff record
Sam Siefkes 2023 4-13-0 23.5% 0-0
Bill Davis 2007-2008, 2019-2022 45-52-1 46.4% 3-2
Larry Foote 2018 3-13-0 18.8% 0-0
Bob Sanders 2015-2017 28-19-1 59.4% 1-1
Mike Caldwell 2013-2014 21-11-0 65.6% 0-1
Matt Raich 2007-2012 45-51-0 46.9% 4-2
Frank Bush 2004-2006 16-32-0 33.3% 0-0
Jeff FitzGerald 2001-2003 16-32-0 33.3% 0-0
Glenn Pires 1996-2000 29-51-0 36.3% 1-1
Rex Ryan 1995 4-12-0 25.0% 0-0
Ted Cottrell 1994 8-8-0 50.0% 0-0
Joe Pascale 1986-1989 23-39-1 37.3% 0-0
Rudy Feldman 1982-1985 27-29-1 48.2% 0-1
Sid Hall 1974-1975 21-7-0 75.0% 0-2
Jackie Simpson 1973 4-9-1 32.1% 0-0
Chuck Drulis 1972 4-9-1 32.1% 0-0
Dick Voris 1971 4-9-1 32.1% 0-0
Ken Blue 1970 8-5-1 60.7% 0-0
Don Shroyer 1966-1969 27-25-4 51.8% 0-0

Arizona Cardinals linebackers coach facts

  • Don Shroyer was the first linebackers coach in Cardinals history in 1966.
  • Bill Davis and Matt Raich coached the most seasons as the Cardinals's linebackers coach at six seasons.
  • Sam Siefkes is the current linebackers coach, starting ahead of the 2023 season.