The Arizona Cardinals have experienced a loss in their football analytics department as Charlie Adkins, the manager for football analytics and research, has been hired by the Detroit Lions as their senior director of football operations. Adkins spent the last seven years with the Cardinals, starting as a football operations analyst before transitioning to the analytics and research department where he worked for five years. His departure means that the Cardinals will no longer have his expertise in assisting general manager Monti Ossenfort with trade scenarios in the NFL draft.
Adkins now joins the Lions working alongside COO Mike Disner, who also has ties to the Cardinals organization. While the Cardinals will miss Adkins and the contributions he made to the team, his promotion to senior director of football operations with the Lions is a significant career advancement. It is a testament to his dedication and hard work during his time with the Cardinals.
Congratulations to Charlie Adkins on his new role with the Detroit Lions and best wishes for his continued success in the NFL. It will be interesting to see how his expertise in football analytics and research contributes to the Lions organization moving forward. For more insights and analysis on the Arizona Cardinals, be sure to tune in to Jess Root’s podcast, Rise Up, See Red, available on Spotify, YouTube, and Apple podcasts.