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It appears Todd Haley may return to the Cardinals after all, just not as offensive coordinator.

Arizona Sports 620's John Gambadoro reported Wednesday that Haley joining the Cardinals' staff as QB coach is a real possibility.

"Heard he is leaning that direction," Gambadoro tweeted.

One of the reasons Haley was a hot coaching candidate a few years back was because of the work he did with Kurt Warner, a veteran whose career seemed all but over before turning things around and leading the Cardinals to the Super Bowl. The Cardinals have struggled at the position since Warner retired, and bringing in someone like Haley to help mold Kevin Kolb and John Skelton would not be a bad idea.

After all, Haley did coax competency out of Matt Cassel in Kansas City, so you'd have to think he could do something similar with Arizona's QBs.

Then again, going from head coach to QB coach is a significant drop, especially when it was thought Haley could find a job as an offensive coordinator. That is the role he last held with the Cardinals, and a demotion (even if he's well compensated) may not be what he's looking for.

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    Luis R. wrote...
    So give him the OC job!
    January 18, 2012 11:48 am
    Miller isn't exactly turning heads with his play calling!
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    CardsFan_ wrote...
    Still not seeing why...
    January 18, 2012 12:06 pm
    ...Haley would come back as just QB coach. He's still pu for some OC positions, why would he settle? Unless they do something like QB coach and passing game coordinator to give him a slightly stronger title than just a position coach. I'd also be concerned with Miller and Haley meshing. It's tough to have someone above you that you were above previously. However, reading the KC article about the insanely paranoid environment he's coming from with the Chiefs, perhaps he just wants a comfortable place to recharge for a couple of years before trying again.
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    dccoope wrote...
    Grimm has resigned...
    January 18, 2012 2:11 pm
    But is there any confirmation that he has retained more than his OL coach title? He was OL coach, Asst head coach and (I believe) running game coordinator. It is Possible the Cards could give the asst head coach title to Haley, and perhaps make him passing game coordinator - a title Miller held (along with WR coach I think it was) until he was promoted to offensive coordinator. There are ways around it being a straight demotion to QB coach.
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    Think4URself wrote...
    Sounds like misdirection to me...
    January 18, 2012 4:25 pm
    This is garbage. I would put '0' probability on this happening...
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    FitzIsMyHero wrote...
    he can coach a qb as a oc coor
    January 18, 2012 8:31 pm
    Don't get that twisted holmes
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    OpinionH8d wrote...
    Once again I'm siding with Somers
    January 19, 2012 10:24 am
    Was there an offer or wasn't there? Hamblin was wrong. What are the chances Haley comes back as just QB coach? Gambo vs Somers. Betting Gambo is wrong even tho I wish he were right. Haley or Miller as OC? I'm taking Haley.
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    OpinionH8d wrote...
    Whiz making questionable decisions
    January 19, 2012 10:26 am
    for 2012 already. Passing on Haley as OC Giving a new contract to the worst OL coach in the NFL Seriously?
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    FitzIsMyHero wrote...
    opinionh&d
    January 19, 2012 11:25 pm
    Yup Yup
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