Report: Kliff Kingsbury bought one-way ticket to Thailand, uninterested in OC jobs

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While Kliff Kingsbury was fired after the Cardinals finished the 2022 season 4-13, teams have still been interested in Kingsbury joining their staff as an offensive assistant in 2023.

But at least right now, that interest isn’t mutual.

According to Peter Schrager of FOX Sports, multiple teams contacted Kingsbury about interviewing for an offensive coordinator job. But Kingsbury bought a one-way ticket to Thailand and is not interested in interviewing at the moment.

As PFT has previously reported, Kingsbury’s contract was guaranteed through the 2026 season with an option for 2027.

There are several teams with an opening at OC, like the Jets, Patriots, Commanders, Titans, and Rams — in addition to teams who will have entirely new staffs. Kingsbury has ties to the Patriots as he was a former backup quarterback in New England. He is also a good friend of Rams head coach Sean McVay.

Kingsbury compiled a 28-37-1 record in four seasons as Arizona’s head coach and offensive play-caller. In 2020 and 2021, the Cardinals finished in the top 10 in total yards. But the Cardinals never reached the top 10 in scoring, with their highest ranking coming in at No. 11 in 2021.

44 responses to “Report: Kliff Kingsbury bought one-way ticket to Thailand, uninterested in OC jobs

  1. Never liked this Kingsbury guy; now I’m a huge fan. Guy is taking a $30 mil contract and going to live like an emperor in Thailand.

  2. Right on! Soak every cent from that owner and live the high life. He’s a young guy, more opportunities will come around in a few years.

  3. Bidwell was delusional for that contract. But good on him, enjoy the time off. When he’s ready there won’t be a shortage of NFL teams looking to make him their OC and colleges wanting him to run their programs.

    Good offensive mind, terrible head coach

  4. Tired of the stressful grind of wins and losses, Kingsbury naturally found his perfect escape in Thailand.

  5. Hmm. Look out Walking Street ! $30 million will go far in Thailand.

    Just look out for those Adams apples there Kliff.

  6. Just a matter of time until they have to send a special forces Captain upriver after him…

  7. I don’t exactly understand why he’s always been in demand. I guess QB evaluation but even that is suspect to a certain extent? Other people run that Air Raid system better than he ever did.

  8. The fact that Bidwell, of all people, will swallow this contract tells you how much money NFL teams make

  9. jimbo75025 says:
    January 14, 2023 at 4:07 pm

    Hmm. Look out Walking Street ! $30 million will go far in Thailand.

    Just look out for those Adams apples there Kliff.
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    I get the joke, but a lot of Americans who have never been to Thailand misunderstand the country. It is a very conservative, family values place. There is half a block in Bangkok that is a “red light” district that is not much different from “red light” districts in big cities around the world. Most Americans have a big misimpression of Thailand because some American soldiers on leave during the Vietnam War would go to that “red light” district like soldiers anywhere in the world go to “red light” districts. The average Thai person is as uncomfortable with the Bangkok “red light” district as the average American is with the “red light” districts in NY, LA, Atlanta, Dallas, Houston, etc

    Someone going to Thailand with lots of money is probably going to the quiet expensive beaches where people lounge around in private villas, and go boating, snorkeling and scuba diving.

  10. Who cares how much NFL teams make? You want one so what they did to be able to afford one.

  11. That is a message to Belichick.

    He can’t say directly, because he was drafted by Belichick.

  12. I think he can spend a month in Thailand and still get a coordinator job if he wants one.
    Kliff is in a position to carefully choose his options.

  13. I get the joke, but a lot of Americans who have never been to Thailand misunderstand the country. It is a very conservative, family values place. There is half a block in Bangkok that is a “red light” district that is not much different from “red light” districts in big cities around the world. Most Americans have a big misimpression of Thailand because some American soldiers on leave during the Vietnam War would go to that “red light” district like soldiers anywhere in the world go to “red light” districts. The average Thai person is as uncomfortable with the Bangkok “red light” district as the average American is with the “red light” districts in NY, LA, Atlanta, Dallas, Houston, etc

    Someone going to Thailand with lots of money is probably going to the quiet expensive beaches where people lounge around in private villas, and go boating, snorkeling and scuba diving.

    ±±++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++

    This sounds like it was written by the Thai propaganda bureau. There is actually a lot of truth to both sides.

  14. I wouldn’t want Kingsbury as my OC or HC.

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    You don’t own a team so it really doesn’t matter what you want

  15. That is a message to Belichick.

    He can’t say directly, because he was drafted by Belichick.

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    Wow. Belichick lives rent free in your head downt he?

    You know, he’s going to be a first ballot hall of fame entry right?

  16. That is a message to Belichick.

    He can’t say directly, because he was drafted by Belichick.

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    Wow. Belichick lives rent free in your head downt he?

    You know, he’s going to be a first ballot hall of fame entry right?

    ++++++++++++++++++++

    He is only 43. You really think he doesn’t want to continue to coach? Don’t you feel weird that he bought ONE-WAY ticket?

    I believe that at least he wants to wait for other options. Let us wait and see when he comes back. It will be very funny that he comes back within a week after Pats find their OC.

  17. Just a matter of time until they have to send a special forces Captain upriver after him…

    ——/——/——/——/

    Then he’ll be in luck. They can just give Steven Seagal a laundry bag full of cash, and he’ll retrieve Kliffy without a sweat.
    Then Seagal can teach Kliff how to keep a low profile and avoid kidnappers.

  18. A young head coach gets fired with 4 years of a guaranteed contract left, packs his bags, and goes to Phuket and one disturbed anti-Belichick fan sees it as an unspoken message to the Patriots coach.

    Did he steal your lunch money?

  19. A young head coach gets fired with 4 years of a guaranteed contract left, packs his bags, and goes to Phuket and one disturbed anti-Belichick fan sees it as an unspoken message to the Patriots coach.

    Did he steal your lunch money?

    +++++++++++++

    You should know that I have long believed that no one wanted the OC job in Pats because of the squad, it is like asking a French chef to cook Kung Bao Chicken.

    While I believe Belichick is stupid, I don’t think he is so stupid that he gave the OC job to Matt Patricia. The only reasonable explanation is that no one wanted the job.

    Actually Kliff may have to stay in Thailand for long time, because I don’t think anyone will be willing to come unless Belichick’s GM is taken away by Kraft.

  20. It must be hell working with Kyler. Not only did Kyler run him off the team, Cliff left the country to get away from him.

  21. I wonder if he keeps the place from which he posted the picture during the draft. Looked like a comfortable place, but maybe we get a draft picture from a great beach in Thailand.

  22. William Lee, what does this article has anything to do with the Pats or BB? This is getting petty.

  23. Can’t blame him. Relax in Thailand for a while and get paid a ton to do it. Not a bad gig…

  24. Thailand is beautiful right now and he could live like a king on a small percentage of his NFL check. Smart guy.

  25. I love the late Mike Leach. Great college coach. One of his QB’s tried it in the NFL and it didn’t work. He should return in college somewhere in 2024.

  26. I don’t have a team says:
    January 14, 2023 at 4:30 pm
    Who cares how much NFL teams make? You want one so what they did to be able to afford one.
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    Post of the day. Wait. What?

  27. Why would Kingsbury want to coach ever again? Has millions and Thailand has a low cost of living and lower taxes. He’s gonna do all right there.

  28. He’s not moving to Thailand, he’s there vacationing at a resort with his model girlfriend. He’ll be fine, trust me.

  29. Makes sense leaving our beautiful country everybody else in the world would rather be. How could anyone possibly survive on $30 mil here?

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