Arizona Cardinals line coach history

Otis Douglas

Douglas was the line coach for the Chicago Cardinals in the 1955 season. Douglas' record as the team's line coach was 4-7-1, making him the second-most successful line coach in Arizona Cardinals history.

Ernie Jorge

Jorge was the line coach for the Chicago Cardinals in the 1953-1954 seasons, a total of two years. Jorge's record as the team's line coach was 3-20-1, making him the third-most successful line coach in Arizona Cardinals history.

Phil Handler

Handler was the line coach for the Chicago Cardinals in the 1946-1948, 1950-1951 seasons, a total of five years. Handler's record as the team's line coach was 34-25-0, making him the most successful line coach in Arizona Cardinals history. The team made it to the playoffs two times (1947-1948) and had a 1-1 record under Coach Handler in playoff games.


Arizona Cardinals line coach record

Coach Years Record Win percentage Playoff record
Otis Douglas 1955 4-7-1 37.5% 0-0
Ernie Jorge 1953-1954 3-20-1 14.6% 0-0
Phil Handler 1946-1948, 1950-1951 34-25-0 57.6% 1-1

Arizona Cardinals line coach facts

  • Phil Handler was the first line coach in Cardinals history in 1946.
  • Phil Handler coached the most seasons as the Cardinals's line coach at five seasons.
  • Otis Douglas was the last coach to hold the position of line coach, leaving the role after the 1955 season.