Arizona Cardinals recall struggles of 2000 season ahead of opener
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 5, 2026, 7:02 PM
Last updated Jun 5, 2026
As the Arizona Cardinals mark 100 days until their regular-season opener on September 13 against the Los Angeles Chargers, they reflect on a challenging 2000 season. That year began poorly, with the team starting 2-5, leading to the dismissal of head coach Vince Tobin. Defensive coordinator Dave McGinnis took over but couldn't reverse the fortunes, as the team finished 3-13. Jake Plummer led the offense, throwing 13 touchdown passes against 21 interceptions, while Michael Pittman was the standout rusher. On defense, linebackers Ronald McKinnon and Pat Tillman were team leaders in tackles, and Aeneas Williams recorded five interceptions in his final season with the club.
- •Cardinals open regular season on September 13 against Chargers.
- •Team finished 2000 season with a 3-13 record.
- •Vince Tobin was fired mid-season; Dave McGinnis served as interim head coach.
- •Jake Plummer recorded 13 touchdowns and 21 interceptions in 2000.
- •Michael Pittman led team in rushing with 719 yards.
- 8:07 PMYahoo Sports — 98 days till Arizona Cardinals' opener: Remembering the 1998 season
- 9:48 PMYahoo Sports — 99 days till Arizona Cardinals' opener: Remembering the 1999 season
- 7:02 PMYahoo Sports — 100 days till Arizona Cardinals' opener: Remembering the 2000 season
"With 100 days until the Cardinals open the season, we look back at the 2000 season.
"With 98 days until the Cardinals open the season, we look back at the 1998 season.
"With 99 days until the Cardinals open the season, we look back at the 1999 season.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 7, 2026, 8:07 PM98 days till Arizona Cardinals' opener: Remembering the 1998 season
With 98 days until the Cardinals open the season, we look back at the 1998 season.
- Yahoo SportsJun 6, 2026, 9:48 PM99 days till Arizona Cardinals' opener: Remembering the 1999 season
With 99 days until the Cardinals open the season, we look back at the 1999 season.
- Yahoo SportsJun 5, 2026, 7:02 PM100 days till Arizona Cardinals' opener: Remembering the 2000 season
With 100 days until the Cardinals open the season, we look back at the 2000 season.
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