DeMeco Ryans: Top 5 head coaching spots for 49ers DC

2. Arizona Cardinals

Arizona has what none of the teams above have: a young, franchise quarterback and proven talent on both sides of the ball. The Cardinals have seen success and reached the playoffs with Kyler Murray – who the franchise signed to a $230.5 million contract extension last summer – but have never paired an elite defense with their explosive quarterback. Ryans could help bring a toughness that Arizona lacked under Kliff Kingsbury and capitalize on the talent of some of the Cardinals’ defensive stars such as Budda Baker, Isaiah Simmons, Jalen Thompson and Zaven Collins.