Mathieu: Gannon's Cardinals tenure a 'loser's life'

Jonathan Gannon has been dismissed as the Arizona Cardinals' head coach after three seasons, prompting sharp criticism from former star safety Tyrann Mathieu. Mathieu stated on his podcast that he could have identified Gannon's unsuitability for the role much sooner than three years. He highlighted concerns about the coaching staff's strategy, particularly their apparent difficulty in leveraging the talents of prominent players such as Budda Baker and Marvin Harrison.

Mathieu elaborated that effective coaching involves devising schemes to showcase star players, which in turn attracts other talent to the team. He expressed a lack of belief in Gannon's passion, citing his nonchalant demeanor in press conferences as evidence. Mathieu recalled instances where Gannon struggled with tough questions from reporters, suggesting a lack of readiness for the demands of a head coaching position.

While acknowledging Gannon's prior success as the Eagles' defensive coordinator, Mathieu concluded that he may not have been prepared for the significant step up. The Cardinals' decision to move on suggests a need for a new direction, despite some players reportedly maintaining confidence in Gannon before his dismissal.