09/04/2026
Arizona Cardinals offensive coordinator Mike LaFleur addressed how the coaching staff plans to use wide receiver Michael Wilson during his latest press availability (via Cardinals media).
LaFleur noted that Wilson is actively studying past receivers in this system, coming in with the mindset: “I play Z in this offense, who's a Z that has played well in this offense?... let me study some of that stuff.” 🎬
But while Wilson is taking notes on those who came before him, LaFleur made it clear the young receiver isn't trying to copy anyone else.
“I'm not him either. You know, I'm Michael Wilson. This is my game,” LaFleur explained, describing Wilson's perspective. “And it's my job and Hackett's job and our job to put him in positions to be successful.” 🎯
That means pulling concepts from players who excelled in similar roles while building around Wilson's specific skill set.
“Some of it is like some of those old guys, the Pukas, the Roberts, and stuff like that,” LaFleur said. “But some of it is he can do some pretty special things.” ⚡