LaFleur vs McDaniel: Chess Match Begins | NFL News

The Arizona Cardinals kick off their Mike LaFleur era with a showdown against the Chargers, led by offensive coordinator Mike McDaniel — a former colleague from San Francisco. LaFleur downplays any advantage from their shared past, noting they haven’t collaborated since 2020 and that over-relying on old playbook knowledge could backfire. While they share foundational coaching principles, both have evolved significantly — LaFleur rebuilding Arizona, McDaniel maximizing Justin Herbert’s talent in LA. LaFleur admits he’s unsure of McDaniel’s current schemes, making this a high-stakes chess match where execution and real-time adjustments will likely decide the outcome.

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