Cardinals head coach Kliff Kingsbury has been thrown around a lot these last 24 hours with regards to the Oklahoma head coach search.
ESPN’s Adam Schefter first mentioned his name on Sunday afternoon as the Sooners were looking to gauge his interest in the position.
Oklahoma has targeted Cardinals’ HC Kliff Kingsbury as one of the potential replacements for Lincoln Riley, league sources tell ESPN.
Kingsbury has one year remaining on his contract after this season.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) November 28, 2021
Lincoln Riley decided to leave Oklahoma for USC so this has had the school scrambling to find a full-time replacement.
When Kingsbury was asked why he didn’t directly say no to being interested in the position, he put out a fascinating answer.
“We’re in-season, we’re 9-and-2, just not a topic I want to touch right now,” Kingsbury said.
This has sent the NFL world into a frenzy on social media as a lot of people are wondering if this could be used as leverage for a raise.
Translation: “I’m not shutting this down until the ink is dry on my extension.” https://t.co/K09KCiGrJN
— Mike Herndon (@MikeMiracles) November 29, 2021
Leverage for a raise https://t.co/q3IpTTbwly
— Joe Garcia (@JGJr9) November 29, 2021
This is a man who understands contract negotiations and leverage. https://t.co/VK48J3f7Ov
— Stephen Andress (@StephenAndress1) November 29, 2021
Contract leverage is key. https://t.co/U9qomKoAui
— Fantasy Philosopher (@FFrealitycheck) November 29, 2021
He wants a contract extension. Perfect timing https://t.co/vw9V8wZVgH
— Manny Davis, Esq. (@Quiet_Storm2015) November 29, 2021
https://t.co/PKs5aKp2YF pic.twitter.com/KNEpOdkcD7
— Justis Mosqueda (NFL Owner) (@JuMosq) November 29, 2021
Translation: Give me more money next year, Cardinals. https://t.co/JQUvYuYgR9
— Mike Luciano (@ByMikeLuciano) November 29, 2021
Kingsbury only has one year left on his contract with Arizona so it would make sense for him to try and get a pay increase.
He’s done a wonderful job with the Cardinals thus far, as they’re in control of the NFC West. He’s looking to go on a deep playoff run with them as they look like one of the premier Super Bowl contenders in the NFC.
This will undoubtedly be visited again at the end of the season.
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