Arizona Cardinals defensive coordinator Nick Rallis is dedicated to improving his side of the ball in 2025. Thus, Rallis sought out an old college teammate to help him renew things for the franchise earlier this year.
Jul 27, 2023; Phoenix, AZ, USA; Arizona Cardinals defensive coordinator Nick Rallis talks to head coach Jonathan Gannon during training camp at State Farm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rob Schumacher-Arizona Republic
Winston Delattiboudere III, known as Coach Debo, was hired by the franchise in February, played alongside Rallis at the University of Minnesota several years ago in the NCAA. Last year, Delattiboudere helped the Golden Gophers rank No. 5 nationally in yards allowed per game, and his defensive unit finished the season with 28 team sacks.
Thanks to the other offseason moves by the franchise, Debo now has a plethora of talent to work with in the D-line room. Veteran Calais Campbell has returned to the team, so his tactics will only be echoed by the regimented leadership qualities of Campbell. Debo claims he wants his interior to be more violent than a season ago.
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The Cardinals logged 41 sacks last season, but they allowed 126 rushing yards per game. Hopefully, Debo can add a tweak of tenacity to help steer the team in the right direction moving forward.
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