When one takes a gander at the coaching records of Ken Whisenhunt’s and Bruce Arians’ predecessors in comparison to their own successes in Arizona---here is the rub:
1988-1989 Gene Stalllings/Hank Kuhlmann: 12-20 (.375)
1990-1993 Joe Bugel: 20-44 (.313)
1994-1995 Buddy Ryan: 12-20 (.375)
1996-2000 Vince Tobin: 28-43 (.394); Playoffs: 1-1 (.500)
2000-2003 Dave McGinnis: 17-40 (.298)
2004-2006 Dennis Green: 16-32 (,333)
2007-2012 Ken Whisenhunt: 45-51 (.469); Playoffs: 4-2 (.667)
2013-2017 Bruce Arians: 49-30-1 (.619); Playoffs: 1-2 (.333)
2018: Steve Wilks: 3-13 (.188)
Facts:
* Only 1 head coach has an above .