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5 Notable NFL Veterans on the Arizona Cardinals Coaching Staff

By Casey Pazzalia

GLENDALE, AZ - AUGUST 11: Head coach Steve Wilks of the Arizona Cardinals watches from the sidelines during the preseason NFL game against the Los Angeles Chargers at University of Phoenix Stadium on August 11, 2018 in Glendale, Arizona. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)
GLENDALE, AZ - AUGUST 11: Head coach Steve Wilks of the Arizona Cardinals watches from the sidelines during the preseason NFL game against the Los Angeles Chargers at University of Phoenix Stadium on August 11, 2018 in Glendale, Arizona. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images) /
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PITTSBURGH – AUGUST 18: Byron Leftwich #4 of the Pittsburgh Steelers throws a pass against the Philadelphia Eagles during the preseason game on August 18, 2011 at Heinz Field in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Jared Wickerham/Getty Images)
PITTSBURGH – AUGUST 18: Byron Leftwich #4 of the Pittsburgh Steelers throws a pass against the Philadelphia Eagles during the preseason game on August 18, 2011 at Heinz Field in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Jared Wickerham/Getty Images) /

Byron Leftwich, Quarterbacks Coach

NFL Games: 60

Probably the most recognizable name on Arizona’s staff, Byron Leftwich was the No. 7 pick in the 2003 NFL Draft by Jacksonville.

Leftwich started 50 games at quarterback, primarily with the Jaguars. He turned in a 24-26 record as a starter with 58 career touchdown passes and 42 interceptions. As a member of the Pittsburgh Steelers, he won a Super Bowl ring as the back-up to Ben Roethlisberger in 2008.

He joined the Cardinals’ staff in 2017 as quarterbacks coach and was retained when Wilks came on board.

Steve Heiden, Assistant Offensive Line Coach

NFL Games: 148

Steve Heiden is a guy who played a long time in the NFL, most notably with the Cleveland Browns. A third-round pick in the 1999 NFL Draft, Heiden spent three seasons with the Chargers before becoming a regular on the Browns’ first-team offense. From 2002-2009, he caught 187 passes with 12 touchdowns.

Heiden joined Arizona’s staff in 2013 as the assistant special teams and tight ends coach. When Wilks came to town, not only did he retain Heiden but he promoted him to his current position.

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