TL;DR
- Jonathan Gannon's job security in Arizona is uncertain with a 3-7 record.
- Owner Michael Bidwill is unlikely to fire Gannon after this season due to contract obligations.
- Dismissing Gannon would mean paying three coaches, a costly financial decision for the Cardinals.
- Despite a precarious situation, Gannon's job is not yet critical, considering the Kyler Murray situation.
The NFL season's becoming chaotic, with questions about coaching futures emerging rapidly. In Arizona, will Jonathan Gannon's position become more precarious, or will he last another year?
Gannon offered a direct opinion on his job security: “Not controllable for me. I didn’t hire myself. I’m not going to fire myself.” Arizona's record stands at 3-7 following difficult defeats against divisional opponents, yet five of their losses were by a mere 13 points in total.
Within the league, the prevailing sentiment is that owner Michael Bidwill won't make a move after this season. Gannon is under a five-year contract, and a dismissal now would necessitate paying three coaches—Gannon, ex-GM Steve Keim, and Kliff Kingsbury—for a minimum of two additional seasons. As one source put it directly: “I don’t foresee the owner paying two years of salary unless it’s really bad.” Considering the unresolved Kyler Murray situation, it appears Gannon's position is precarious, but not yet critical.