Mike LaFleur vs. Kyle Shanahan: A Rivalry Beyond Cardinals and 49ers
The coaching dynamic between Mike LaFleur and Kyle Shanahan now extends to Arizona, as Mike LaFleur takes over as the new head coach of the Cardinals.
Josh Weinfuss Sep 25, 2026, 06:00 AM ET Close Josh Weinfuss is a staff writer who covers the Arizona Cardinals and the NFL at ESPN. Josh has covered the Cardinals since 2012, joining ESPN in 2013. He is a member of the Pro Football Writers of America and a graduate of Indiana University. Follow on X
_Originally reported by [ESPN](https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/50022961/arizona-cardinals-mike-lafleur-coaching-roots)._
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