Arizona Cardinals HC Mike LaFleur unfazed by potential RB logjam
Arizona Cardinals head coach Mike LaFleur expressed confidence in managing a crowded running back room, emphasizing the value of having multiple productive NFL players at one position. He cited his experience with a similar situation in San Francisco in 2019, where four running backs contributed due to injuries and performance. LaFleur believes that winning football games will ultimately keep players satisfied, even with limited touches.
- ▪The Arizona Cardinals drafted Jeremiyah Love, signed Tyler Allgeier, and retained James Conner and Trey Benson, creating a crowded running back group.
- ▪LaFleur referenced the 2019 San Francisco 49ers, where four running backs contributed due to injuries and performance fluctuations.
- ▪Last season, the Cardinals' running back group suffered multiple season-ending injuries, including James Conner, Trey Benson, and Bam Knight.
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