Arizona Cardinals defensive coordinator history
Nick Rallis
Rallis is the defensive coordinator for the Arizona Cardinals since the 2023 season, a total of two years.
Vance Joseph
Joseph was the defensive coordinator 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 Joseph in playoff games.
Al Holcomb
Holcomb was the defensive coordinator for the Arizona Cardinals in the 2018 season. Holcomb's record as the team's defensive coordinator was 3-13-0, making him the least successful defensive coordinator in Arizona Cardinals history.
James Bettcher
Bettcher was the defensive coordinator for the Arizona Cardinals in the 2015-2017 seasons, a total of three years. Bettcher's record as the team's defensive coordinator was 28-19-1, making him the third-most successful defensive coordinator in Arizona Cardinals history. The team made it to the playoffs one time (2015) and had a 1-1 record under Coach Bettcher in playoff games.
Todd Bowles
Bowles was the defensive coordinator for the Arizona Cardinals in the 2013-2014 seasons, a total of two years. Bowles' record as the team's defensive coordinator was 21-11-0, making him the most successful defensive coordinator in Arizona Cardinals history. The team made it to the playoffs one time (2014) and had a 0-1 record under Coach Bowles in playoff games.
Ray Horton
Horton was the defensive coordinator for the Arizona Cardinals in the 2011-2012 seasons, a total of two years.
Bill Davis
Davis was the defensive coordinator for the Arizona Cardinals in the 2009-2010 seasons, a total of two years. The team made it to the playoffs one time (2009) and had a 1-1 record under Coach Davis in playoff games.
Clancy Pendergast
Pendergast was the defensive coordinator for the Arizona Cardinals in the 2004-2008 seasons, a total of five years. The team made it to the playoffs one time (2008) and had a 3-1 record under Coach Pendergast 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 Marmie
Marmie was the defensive coordinator for the Arizona Cardinals in the 2001-2003 seasons, a total of three years.
Dave McGinnis
McGinnis was the defensive coordinator 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 McGinnis in playoff games.
Ronnie Joe Jones
Jones was the defensive coordinator for the Arizona Cardinals in the 1994-1995 seasons, a total of two years.
Fritz Shurmur
Shurmur was the defensive coordinator for the Phoenix Cardinals in the 1991-1993 seasons, a total of three years. Shurmur's record as the team's defensive coordinator was 15-33-0, making him the second-least successful defensive coordinator in Arizona Cardinals history.
Joe Pascale
Pascale was the defensive coordinator for the Phoenix Cardinals in the 1990 season. Pascale's record as the team's defensive coordinator was 5-11-0, making him the second-least successful defensive coordinator in Arizona Cardinals history.
Tom Bettis
Bettis was the defensive coordinator for the St. Louis Cardinals in the 1978-1984 seasons, a total of seven years. The team made it to the playoffs one time (1982) and had a 0-1 record under Coach Bettis in playoff games.
Ray Willsey
Willsey was the defensive coordinator for the St. Louis Cardinals in the 1973-1977 seasons, a total of five years. Willsey's record as the team's defensive coordinator was 42-27-1, making him the second-most successful defensive coordinator in Arizona Cardinals history. The team made it to the playoffs two times (1974-1975) and had a 0-2 record under Coach Willsey in playoff games.
Chuck Drulis
Drulis was the defensive coordinator for the St. Louis Cardinals in the 1972 season.
Dick Voris
Voris was the defensive coordinator for the St. Louis Cardinals in the 1971 season.
Arizona Cardinals defensive coordinator record
| Coach | Years | Record | Win percentage | Playoff record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Rallis | 2023-2024 | 11-21-0 | 34.4% | 0-0 |
| Vance Joseph | 2019-2022 | 28-37-1 | 43.2% | 0-1 |
| Al Holcomb | 2018 | 3-13-0 | 18.8% | 0-0 |
| James Bettcher | 2015-2017 | 28-19-1 | 59.4% | 1-1 |
| Todd Bowles | 2013-2014 | 21-11-0 | 65.6% | 0-1 |
| Ray Horton | 2011-2012 | 13-19-0 | 40.6% | 0-0 |
| Bill Davis | 2009-2010 | 15-17-0 | 46.9% | 1-1 |
| Clancy Pendergast | 2004-2008 | 33-47-0 | 41.3% | 3-1 |
| Larry Marmie | 2001-2003 | 16-32-0 | 33.3% | 0-0 |
| Dave McGinnis | 1996-2000 | 29-51-0 | 36.3% | 1-1 |
| Ronnie Joe Jones | 1994-1995 | 12-20-0 | 37.5% | 0-0 |
| Fritz Shurmur | 1991-1993 | 15-33-0 | 31.3% | 0-0 |
| Joe Pascale | 1990 | 5-11-0 | 31.3% | 0-0 |
| Tom Bettis | 1978-1984 | 45-59-1 | 43.3% | 0-1 |
| Ray Willsey | 1973-1977 | 42-27-1 | 60.7% | 0-2 |
| Chuck Drulis | 1972 | 4-9-1 | 32.1% | 0-0 |
| Dick Voris | 1971 | 4-9-1 | 32.1% | 0-0 |
Arizona Cardinals defensive coordinator facts
- Dick Voris was the first defensive coordinator in Cardinals history in 1971.
- Tom Bettis coached the most seasons as the Cardinals's defensive coordinator at seven seasons.
- Nick Rallis is the current defensive coordinator, starting ahead of the 2023 season.