“They Taking All the Eagles Coaches”: Arizona Cardinals Creates History With Decisive Coaching Move Leaving Fans Ecstatic
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The Arizona Cardinals have added another personnel from the Eagles to their coaching staff. Earlier, the Cardinals hired Jonathan Gannon as their new head coach, who was the former defensive coordinator for the Eagles. Now, as per NFL insider Tom Pelissero, the Arizona team has lured in former Philadelphia linebackers coach Nick Rallis as their new defensive coordinator.
The #Cardinals are hiring 29-year-old Nick Rallis as their defensive coordinator, per sources.
Rallis — who starred at LB for Edina High School and the University of Minnesota — was on staff in Philly with Jonathan Gannon. He now becomes the NFL’s youngest coordinator. pic.twitter.com/Hy7CqrPa4z
— Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) February 19, 2023
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According to Pelissero, many teams wanted Rallies; however, the 29-year-old former LB chose to follow Gannon in the Cardinals. With this move, Rallies became the youngest-ever coordinator in NFL history. After this move, many fans on social media showed support; whereas some Eagles fans showed their disappointment.
Fans react to Arizona Cardinals hiring Nick Rallies as their new defensive coordinator
Notably, Rallies played for Edina High School and the University of Minnesota as a linebacker. So, he relatively has a good experience at the college level.
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As for becoming the new DC of the Arizona team, Cardinals’ tight end Maxx Williams feels ecstatic as he tweeted, “So pumped to see this!!!“
So pumped to see this!!!
— Maxx Williams (@williams_maxx) February 19, 2023
On the other hand, former Vikings LB, Ben Leber, also showed support for Rallis.
Hell Yeah! So pumped for Nick!!
— Ben Leber (@nacholeber) February 19, 2023
Another fan wished Rallis all the best for his new job.
Congrats & good luck.
— LOLFantasy (@LOLFantasy69) February 19, 2023
Meanwhile, a few Eagles fans are not happy about it.
They taking all the eagles coaches
— Jacob Lintner (@lintnermedia) February 19, 2023
Another fan felt the Cardinals are trying to imitate the Eagles.
just trying to be the eagles and they're gonna fail at it lmao
— Chappie (happy steelers and suns fan) (@my_chappie) February 19, 2023
A few fans talked about his age as well.
a coordinator being younger than 11 players on the team has to be a record
— joey (@ogvek) February 19, 2023
Interestingly, one fan pointed out that Rallis has a WWE connection as well.
You forgot to mention that he's the brother of WWE superstar Madcap Moss
— Tzvi Machlin (@TzviLovesSports) February 19, 2023
Apart from that, many fans tried to troll the Cardinals and their newest DC.
When you introduce someone by saying their high school accomplishments you know they are bad 🤣🤣
— beans (@beansnevermiss) February 19, 2023
Another fan called out the Cardinals.
cards are so unserious lmfao
— nitetime (@McgreevyBraylon) February 19, 2023
One fan mocked the high school Rallis played for.
“Edina High School” just thrown in like it’s some iconic brand
— Reply Ry (@ref513) February 19, 2023
One more fan took a dig at the Arizona team and their recruitment.
My 3 year old grandson is available. Give me a call and I can arrange an interview🤣🤣🤣
— Tabot (@AzZenCyclist) February 19, 2023
It is worth noting that the Cardinals had a pretty poor 2022 season, winning only 4 games out of 17; they also finished last in the NFC West division. On the other hand, the Eagles made a Super Bowl run with the help of their terrific defense. Appointing both Gannon and Rallis will certainly help the Cardinals improve their season in 2023.
Rallis is younger than 11 other Cardinals player
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As mentioned before, Rallis is the youngest-ever coordinator in NFL and now he is younger than 11 other players in the Cardinals’ 53-man squad. Rallis has a pretty interesting career, as he played as a star linebacker at college in Minnesota. Then, he decided to pursue a coaching career after college and joined the Vikings, where he spent three seasons.
Cardinals are finalizing a deal with former Eagles’ defensive coordinator Jonathan Gannon to become their new head coach, sources tell ESPN. The last HC opening of this hiring cycle is being filled.
Eagles now are losing both their defensive and offensive coordinators, on the… https://t.co/BRU2yCz4cG pic.twitter.com/V7S1RQXNGW
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) February 14, 2023
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In 2021, he joined the Eagles as a linebackers coach. Along with Gannon, he helped the Eagles’ defense massively. Last season, the Eagles were eighth in the NFL in scoring and first in pass defense. Although the Chiefs trolled the Eagles’ defense during their victory parade, they certainly gave a tough time to the Chiefs‘ offense in the Super Bowl. Now, the Cardinals are also possibly looking for the same impact from both Gannon and Rallis.
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