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Cornerbacks coach Ryan Smith and passing game coordinator Drew Terrell called plays against the Broncos on Saturday.
The Arizona Cardinals did not play almost any of their starters in the 27-7 preseason loss to the Denver Broncos on Saturday. Not only did many players get the night off their regular duties, so did offensive coordinator Drew Petzing and defensive coordinator Nick Rallis.
After the Cardinals’ loss, head coach Jonathan Gannon revealed that Rallis was in the booth during the game and that neither he nor Petzing called plays, although he did not reveal who did.
On Monday, ESPN’s Josh Weinfuss revealed who, in fact, did call plays.
Cornerbacks coach Ryan Smith made the defensive play calls, while wide receivers coach and passing game coordinator Drew Terrell called the offense.
This isn’t anything new for Cardinals coaches. Bruce Arians would hand offensive playcalling duties to offensive coordinator Harold Goodwin in the preseason in some games.
It is a way for the coaches to develop and gain experience, much like what player go through.
The play on the field did not reflect well on Smith or Terrell, as the Cardinals defense allowed 562 yards and the offense only gained 135 yards.
Should Cardinals fans read too much into it? Absolutely not.
Preseason games are exhibitions. It gives coaches experience for growth. It also potentially hides playcalling tendencies before the season begins, perhaps creating a competitive advantage for the regular season.
It isn’t a big deal at all. It isn’t even uncommon.
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