Chandler Jones, coaches influenced Phillips’ decision
Obviously, the Cardinals offering Phillips a three-year deal worth $30 million is an important factor why he came to the Cardinals, but Phillips had other teams interested. He said “about four teams” were interested in him.
He also noted multiple football factors for his decision to sign with the Cardinals.
Playing next to Chandler Jones was one. “I wanted an elite pass rusher next to me so we could try and cause some havoc,” he said.
He also noted defensive coordinator Vance Joseph and defensive line coach Brenston Buckner also factored in.
Joseph was Phillips’ defensive coordinator in 2016 with the Miami Dolphins. As for Buckner, “I wanted to play for him. I’ve heard great things about him.”
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