NFC Notes: Aaron Rodgers, Cardinals, Seahawks

Aaron Rodgers

  • The Cardinals could be a landing spot for QB Aaron Rodgers if he’s not re-signed by the Steelers, per PFT’s Mike Florio.
  • Florio adds that Cardinals OC Nathaniel Hackett has a history with Rodgers and could influence his decision to reunite with one of his former coaches.
  • The Cardinals are expected to part ways with QB Kyler Murray this offseason, and with a weak quarterback class, Rodgers could continue his career in Arizona for a year.

Cardinals

  • Cardinals HC Mike LaFleur elected to retain DC Nick Rallis. LaFleur said they had  “honest and open dialogue” and has been impressed by Rallis: “He’s a stud. His best days are ahead of him.” (Darren Urban)
  • As for bringing on Hackett as their offensive coordinator, LaFleur said their offense will develop organically and will not be exactly copies of teams like the Packers or Rams: “We’re not gonna be Green Bay. We’re not gonna be the Rams. We’re not gonna be the Niners. We’re gonna be us, whatever us becomes.” (Jeremy Bergman)
  • Matt Zenitz reports that Arizona is expected to retain OLBs coach Matt Feeney on its defensive staff. 
  • According to Ian Rapoport, the Cardinals are hiring former Texas DC Pete Kwiatkowski as their new defensive line coach.
  • Zenitz also reports that the Cardinals are expected to hire Tiffin University HC Brett Ekkens to their coaching staff.
  • CBS Sports’ Matt Zenitz reports the Cardinals are expected to hire Colts defensive quality control coach Brent Jackson in an assistant DBs coach type of role. 

Seahawks

  • The NFL announced Seahawks CB Josh Jobe was fined a total of $18,444 for his two unnecessary roughness penalties in the Super Bowl. 
  • Both infractions came on the same play. With 13:24 left in the fourth quarter, Jobe was penalized for a late hit against Patriots WR Stefon Diggs while out of bounds. The next fine was generated from a punch Jobe threw on Diggs after the receiver grabbed his facemask. 
  • Brady Henderson reports that the Seahawks will keep ILBs coach Kirk Olivadotti on their coaching staff in a different role after bringing in Zach Orr as their new inside linebackers coach. 

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