Why Kliff Kingsbury is in no rush to take head coaching interviews

After being fired as head coach of the Arizona Cardinals in January 2023. Kliff Kingsbury, now the offensive coordinator of the Washington Commanderswill have the opportunity to interview for head coaching positions this week, regardless of the outcome. However, if the Commanders win, looking for those opportunities won’t be his primary focus.

According to a Kingsbury league source may decide to refuse one or more interview requests, even if the commanders lose. Having coached the Cardinals for four years, Kingsbury has no financial pressure to return to the head coaching position.

Kliff Kingsbury set to 2027

Thanks to a five-year contract extension with the Cardinals in 2022, Kingsbury continues to be paid through 2027, giving him the freedom to enjoy a relaxed break. This financial stability allows him to be selective and wait for the perfect opportunity. For coaches who want a second chance, patience is essential, especially when they believe the door to opportunity is wide open.

Given the progress the Chiefs made in Dan Quinn’s first year, there’s strong reason to believe opportunities will remain available for Kingsbury. In addition to the rapid rise of quarterback Jaden Daniels, the Commanders will have $100 million in cap space to use in 2025.

Now is the perfect time to build a team with veterans, especially since Daniels will be two years away from being eligible for his second contract.

currently, The Bears and Saints have requested interviews with Kingsburyand the Jaguars could join the list this week. However, Kingsbury is in no rush to make a move. Even without a head coaching job, he will continue to earn head coaching level money until 2026. He can afford to wait for the perfect opportunity to return to the head coaching role.

The Washington Commanders are advancing in the postseason

He could land the head coaching job after leading his current team to a Super Bowl victory, especially after the Commanders’ 23-20 victory over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Sunday’s wild card playoff game.

With the help of Kingsbury, The Commanders improved to eight wins this season from last, securing another victory with a dramatic finish. The latest came on Zane Gonzalez’s 37-yard field goal, lifting Washington to a 23-20 victory over Tampa Bay and marking the team’s first playoff win since 2005.

The season marks a quick turnaround for a team that finished 4-13 last year. Thanks to late-game success, the Commanders finished 12-5 in the regular season under Quinn. Quarterback Jaden Daniels also played a key role in Sunday’s win as Washington’s defense limited the Buccaneers to just 284 yards, stifling their explosive offense.