Jonathan Gannon returned to the Dignity Health Training Center with "fire in his gut" after watching the video from Friday's preseason opener against the Denver Broncos.
"There's tangible evidence and things that we need to do to give ourselves a chance to win," Gannon said. "It's cool explaining that to the players because it's right there in front of them on tape."
As a new head coach, Gannon doesn't watch film any differently than when he was a quality control coach. The only change is the time put into film. He's now watching how the operation is executed across all three units.
Gannon still declines to give specifics when asked about if any individual players stood out, but he liked what the team did on Friday.
"Most games come down to a few plays here or there, and it's about who makes the play and who doesn't," Gannon said. "Who operates a little better than the other team can go either way most of the time, but I thought they all did a pretty good job of what we asked them for that game."
Gannon said the Cardinals came out of the game relatively healthy, and added that tight end Zach Ertz will be returning from the PUP list soon.
"We got some guys that have been a little nicked and have missed some time that you are going to see out there this week, and are getting back fully into the mix," Gannon said. "One of the goals of training camp is to keep us healthy and I think that we've done a pretty good job with that."
After having practiced for the first two weeks of training camp inside State Farm Stadium, the team will move outdoors for practice in Tempe this week.
While putting together a practice plan for the upcoming game versus the Kansas City Chiefs is the priority, Gannon will keep next week's joint practice in Minnesota in mind.
"I wanted to get them in the heat a little bit," Gannon said. "For the first time, I didn't want to be in (the heat) practicing versus Minnesota. We're going to have to practice out here for the fall, so I wanted to get acclimated a little bit and have a dry run of our schedule."
Gannon hopes that future preseasons include joint practices against two different teams, as opposed to one. He was looking to add another joint practice to this year's schedule, but most teams had already finalized their plans by the time he was hired.
During his two years in Philadelphia, the Eagles hosted two joint practices both years.
"Most of the teams that I've been on, they've been really helpful for the evaluation and learning and the development of our players," Gannon said. "I feel like it's valuable for your players, with a little less risk of injury too, because you have to keep them healthy. Those are valuable."
Game action photos from the Cardinals' matchup against the Denver Broncos during Week 1 of the 2023 NFL preseason
Arizona Cardinals tight end Geoff Swaim (84) during the 2023 preseason game between the Arizona Cardinals and the Denver Broncos on Friday, Aug 11, 2023 in Glendale, AZ.
Arizona Cardinals cornerback Kei'Trel Clark (13), Arizona Cardinals defensive end Ben Stille (64) and Arizona Cardinals cornerback Antonio Hamilton Sr. (33) during the 2023 preseason game between the Arizona Cardinals and the Denver Broncos on Friday, Aug 11, 2023 in Glendale, AZ.
Arizona Cardinals cornerback Antonio Hamilton Sr. (33) during the 2023 preseason game between the Arizona Cardinals and the Denver Broncos on Friday, Aug 11, 2023 in Glendale, AZ.
Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Daniel Arias (87) during the 2023 preseason game between the Arizona Cardinals and the Denver Broncos on Friday, Aug 11, 2023 in Glendale, AZ.
Arizona Cardinals running back James Conner (6) and Arizona Cardinals running back Emari Demercado (31) during the 2023 preseason game between the Arizona Cardinals and the Denver Broncos on Friday, Aug 11, 2023 in Glendale, AZ.
Arizona Cardinals quarterback David Blough (17) during the 2023 preseason game between the Arizona Cardinals and the Denver Broncos on Friday, Aug 11, 2023 in Glendale, AZ.
Arizona Cardinals cornerback Antonio Hamilton Sr. (33) during the 2023 preseason game between the Arizona Cardinals and the Denver Broncos on Friday, Aug 11, 2023 in Glendale, AZ.
Arizona Cardinals running back Emari Demercado (31) during the 2023 preseason game between the Arizona Cardinals and the Denver Broncos on Friday, Aug 11, 2023 in Glendale, AZ.
Arizona Cardinals quarterback Clayton Tune (15) during the 2023 preseason game between the Arizona Cardinals and the Denver Broncos on Friday, Aug 11, 2023 in Glendale, AZ.
Arizona Cardinals linebacker Victor Dimukeje (52) during the 2023 preseason game between the Arizona Cardinals and the Denver Broncos on Friday, Aug 11, 2023 in Glendale, AZ.
The Arizona Cardinalsduring the 2023 preseason game between the Arizona Cardinals and the Denver Broncos on Friday, Aug 11, 2023 in Glendale, AZ.
The Arizona Cardinals during the 2023 preseason game between the Arizona Cardinals and the Denver Broncos on Friday, Aug 11, 2023 in Glendale, AZ.
Arizona Cardinals tight end Blake Whiteheart (47) during the 2023 preseason game between the Arizona Cardinals and the Denver Broncos on Friday, Aug 11, 2023 in Glendale, AZ.
Arizona Cardinals linebacker Victor Dimukeje (52) during the 2023 preseason game between the Arizona Cardinals and the Denver Broncos on Friday, Aug 11, 2023 in Glendale, AZ.
Arizona Cardinals cornerback Antonio Hamilton Sr. (33) during the 2023 preseason game between the Arizona Cardinals and the Denver Broncos on Friday, Aug 11, 2023 in Glendale, AZ.
Arizona Cardinals linebacker Cameron Thomas (97) during the 2023 preseason game between the Arizona Cardinals and the Denver Broncos on Friday, Aug 11, 2023 in Glendale, AZ.
Arizona Cardinals running back Ty'Son Williams (22) during the 2023 preseason game between the Arizona Cardinals and the Denver Broncos on Friday, Aug 11, 2023 in Glendale, AZ.
Arizona Cardinals linebacker Cameron Thomas (97) during the 2023 preseason game between the Arizona Cardinals and the Denver Broncos on Friday, Aug 11, 2023 in Glendale, AZ.
Arizona Cardinals linebacker Cameron Thomas (97) during the 2023 preseason game between the Arizona Cardinals and the Denver Broncos on Friday, Aug 11, 2023 in Glendale, AZ.
Arizona Cardinals defensive tackle Dante Stills (55) during the 2023 preseason game between the Arizona Cardinals and the Denver Broncos on Friday, Aug 11, 2023 in Glendale, AZ.
Arizona Cardinals linebacker Ezekiel Turner (47) and Arizona Cardinals cornerback Kris Boyd (29) during the 2023 preseason game between the Arizona Cardinals and the Denver Broncos on Friday, Aug 11, 2023 in Glendale, AZ.
Arizona Cardinals linebacker Jesse Luketa (43) during the 2023 preseason game between the Arizona Cardinals and the Denver Broncos on Friday, Aug 11, 2023 in Glendale, AZ.
Arizona Cardinals linebacker Jesse Luketa (43) during the 2023 preseason game between the Arizona Cardinals and the Denver Broncos on Friday, Aug 11, 2023 in Glendale, AZ.
Arizona Cardinals quarterback Clayton Tune (15) during the 2023 preseason game between the Arizona Cardinals and the Denver Broncos on Friday, Aug 11, 2023 in Glendale, AZ.
Arizona Cardinals Head Coach Jonathan Gannon during the 2023 preseason game between the Arizona Cardinals and the Denver Broncos on Friday, Aug 11, 2023 in Glendale, AZ.
Arizona Cardinals linebacker Dennis Gardeck (45) during the 2023 preseason game between the Arizona Cardinals and the Denver Broncos on Friday, Aug 11, 2023 in Glendale, AZ.
Arizona Cardinals linebacker Dennis Gardeck (45) during the 2023 preseason game between the Arizona Cardinals and the Denver Broncos on Friday, Aug 11, 2023 in Glendale, AZ.
Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Rondale Moore (4) during the 2023 preseason game between the Arizona Cardinals and the Denver Broncos on Friday, Aug 11, 2023 in Glendale, AZ.
Arizona Cardinals punter Matt Haack (26) during the 2023 preseason game between the Arizona Cardinals and the Denver Broncos on Friday, Aug 11, 2023 in Glendale, AZ.
Arizona Cardinals quarterback Clayton Tune (15) during the 2023 preseason game between the Arizona Cardinals and the Denver Broncos on Friday, Aug 11, 2023 in Glendale, AZ.
Arizona Cardinals quarterback Colt McCoy (12) during the 2023 preseason game between the Arizona Cardinals and the Denver Broncos on Friday, Aug 11, 2023 in Glendale, AZ.
Arizona Cardinals defensive lineman L.J. Collier (91) during the 2023 preseason game between the Arizona Cardinals and the Denver Broncos on Friday, Aug 11, 2023 in Glendale, AZ.
The Arizona Cardinals during the 2023 preseason game between the Arizona Cardinals and the Denver Broncos on Friday, Aug 11, 2023 in Glendale, AZ.
Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Brian Cobbs (38) during the 2023 preseason game between the Arizona Cardinals and the Denver Broncos on Friday, Aug 11, 2023 in Glendale, AZ.
Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Kaden Davis (39) during the 2023 preseason game between the Arizona Cardinals and the Denver Broncos on Friday, Aug 11, 2023 in Glendale, AZ.
Arizona Cardinals running back Corey Clement (23) during the 2023 preseason game between the Arizona Cardinals and the Denver Broncos on Friday, Aug 11, 2023 in Glendale, AZ.
