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Arizona Cardinals head coach Ken Whisenhunt stands on the sideline during the second half of an NFL football game against the Seattle Seahawks in Seattle, Sunday, Dec. 9, 2012. (AP Photo/Stephen Brashear)
Add CBS NFL Insider Jason La Canfora to the list of media members reporting that Arizona Cardinals head coach Ken Whisenhunt will be a casualty of the NFL's most dreaded day of the year, "Black Monday."

After surveying with execs, team sources and agents, there is a strong expectation that Andy Reid (Eagles), Norv Turner (Chargers), Romeo Crennel (Chiefs), Pat Shurmur (Browns), Ken Whisenhunt (Cardinals) and Mike Mularkey (Jacksonville) will be out shortly after the season ends.

Of that group, La Canfora went on to speculate that Whisenhunt is not one of four coaches certain to go after Sunday's final day of regular season games, but it still doesn't look good for Arizona's sixth-year head coach.

In six seasons, Whisenhunt has led the Cardinals to two postseason appearances, including a Super Bowl berth during the 2008 season. However, regardless of how Sunday's game at San Francisco turns out, Arizona will have missed the postseason for three consecutive seasons.

Although Whisenhunt is just 45-50 in 95 career games with the Cardinals, La Canfora said it's likely he would get a few interviews around the league for head coaching vacancies.

CBS' NFL Insider didn't stop at Whisenhunt, though. La Canfora also reported that the team is mulling over where or not to fire general manager Rod Graves, but if they do his replacement will likely come internally.

Graves has been with the Cardinals since 1997 and helped the team reach unparalleled heights with a recent Super Bowl appearance. The Bidwell family has long appreciated his work but assistant general manager Steve Keim is also seen as a rising star. He was promoted last year, and sources said he is being considered for the general managers title there.

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    hm wrote...
    Whisenhunt
    I have been a Cardinal season ticket holder for many years. The level of play from the Cardinals the last few years other than the defense is so hard to watch. The offensive side of the ball is so inferior to most NFL teams, there is no blocking no running game and the QB play is the worst in the league. I hope that ownership considers the fans and makes changes. I was around for the ASU stadium days and I have had enough bad FB as I am sure many fans feel the same way.
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    FitzIsMyHero wrote...
    Its about time
    Also, I do not agree with AZ promoting Keim to GM. Management (which Keim is a member of) has done a horrible job the last 3 years. They're basically promoting a member of management who has already failed!
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    hm wrote...
    Next years wishes
    Wouldn't it be so nice to have a coaching staff with the ability to use Fitzgerald.
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    mehadave44 wrote...
    Whiz
    It's a shame that Whisenhunt will be gone come tomorrow morning - he is an excellent coach. No coach in the league can be successful when their offense is run by some of the worst quarterback play in NFL history.
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    OpinionH8d wrote...
    Same old Cardinals?
    If these are the same old Cardinals, they will do what we would expect them to do and keep Whiz while forcing him to can Grimm and Miller. If they're not the same old Cardinals, they will react like a real franchise and clean house including Graves. Let's take bets.
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    Think4URself wrote...
    deosnt matter it a bad org
    The Bidwells are the biggest problem. I expect the same stupid mentality as before...ROI before wins. What is so amazing is how Mikey, who never has accomplished anything without his family, doesnt have the heart, to try to earn something on his own. Funny thing is, Mikeys legacy will follow his Dads, failure. For goodness sakes you have the means (money and power), you have the opportunity (cant get worse and you have a monopoly), but yet you still cant field a winner? Seriously, how does one screw that up?
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    Think4URself wrote...
    my apologies for the mis-spelling
    I am utterly stupified by the ineffectiveness of this org. The fans have stuck around decades and built you a stadium. Now, what have you done? Nothing. I see ZERO rings and a legacy of failure. I want all readers to sit back for a second and imagine they owned the team. How many years of failure until you cant look at yourself in the mirror? I would be embarrassed at 4, Hell-bent at 5. The bidwells are good with 40+. UNBELIEVABLE. IF money is that important to you, LEAVE. GO to LA. If you to change and be a winner, give up control.
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    Dizzle7978 wrote...
    Time for change....
    I have respect for the coach that helped lead us to the Super Bowl but it is time for change. Keep Horton for sure on the defensive side of the ball. Bring in Andy Reid and make a move for Alex Smith or Matt Flynn. If we aren't going to make a move for a qb please trade Fitz to a winner, he deserves a real shot at a ring
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