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1986 St. Louis Cardinals (NFL) season
NFL team season
NFL team season
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| team | St. Louis Cardinals (NFL) |
| teamdisplay | St. Louis Cardinals |
| year | 1986 |
| record | 4–11–1 |
| division_place | 5th NFC East |
| coach | Gene Stallings |
| owner | Bill Bidwill |
| stadium | Busch Stadium |
| playoffs | *Did not qualify* |
| pro_bowlers | FB Ron Wolfley |
| PR Vai Sikahema | |
| shortnavlink | Cardinals seasons |
PR Vai Sikahema
The 1986 St. Louis Cardinals season was the sixty-seventh season for the franchise was in the league, and the 27th and penultimate season in St. Louis. The team failed to improve on their previous output of 5–11, winning only four games. This was the fourth straight season in which the team did not reach the playoffs.
Offseason
Draft
Main article: 1986 NFL draft
Personnel
Staff
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President – Bill Bidwill
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Director of pro personnel – Larry Wilson
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Director of player personnel – George Boone
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Head coach – Gene Stallings
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Offensive coordinator – Jim Shofner
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Running backs – Hank Kuhlmann
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Receivers – Mal Moore
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Tight ends – Pete Hoener
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Offensive line – Tom Bresnahan
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Special Assistant/quality control – Leon McLaughlin
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Defensive line – Jim Johnson
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Linebackers – Joe Pascale
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Defensive backs – Mel Renfro
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Special teams – Marv Braden
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Strength and conditioning – LeBaron Caruthers
Roster
Schedule
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| September 7 | [Los Angeles Rams](1986-los-angeles-rams-season) | **L** 10–16 | 0–1 | Busch Memorial Stadium | 40,347 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| September 14 | at [Atlanta Falcons](1986-atlanta-falcons-season) | **L** 13–33 | 0–2 | Atlanta–Fulton County Stadium | 46,463 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| September 21 | at [Buffalo Bills](1986-buffalo-bills-season) | **L** 10–17 | 0–3 | Rich Stadium | 65,762 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| **[Dallas Cowboys](1986-dallas-cowboys-season)** | **L** 7–31 | 0–4 | Busch Memorial Stadium | 49,077 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| October 5 | **[New York Giants](1986-new-york-giants-season)** | **L** 6–13 | 0–5 | Busch Memorial Stadium | 40,562 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| October 12 | at [Tampa Bay Buccaneers](1986-tampa-bay-buccaneers-season) | **W** 30–19 | 1–5 | Tampa Stadium | 33,307 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| October 19 | at **[Washington Redskins](1986-washington-redskins-season)** | **L** 21–28 | 1–6 | RFK Stadium | 53,494 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| October 26 | at **[Dallas Cowboys](1986-dallas-cowboys-season)** | **L** 6–37 | 1–7 | Texas Stadium | 60,756 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| November 2 | **[Philadelphia Eagles](1986-philadelphia-eagles-season)** | **W** 13–10 | 2–7 | Busch Memorial Stadium | 33,051 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| November 9 | at [San Francisco 49ers](1986-san-francisco-49ers-season) | **L** 17–43 | 2–8 | Candlestick Park | 59,172 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| November 16 | [New Orleans Saints](1986-new-orleans-saints-season) | **L** 7–16 | 2–9 | Busch Memorial Stadium | 32,069 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| November 23 | [Kansas City Chiefs](1986-kansas-city-chiefs-season) | **W** 23–14 | 3–9 | Busch Memorial Stadium | 29,680 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| November 30 | **[Washington Redskins](1986-washington-redskins-season)** | **L** 17–20 | 3–10 | Busch Memorial Stadium | 35,637 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| December 7 | at **[Philadelphia Eagles](1986-philadelphia-eagles-season)** | **T** 10–10 | 3–10–1 | Veterans Stadium | 50,148 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| December 14 | at **[New York Giants](1986-new-york-giants-season)** | **L** 7–27 | 3–11–1 | Giants Stadium | 75,261 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| December 21 | [Tampa Bay Buccaneers](1986-tampa-bay-buccaneers-season) | **W** 21–17 | 4–11–1 | Busch Memorial Stadium | 23,957 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| **Note:** Intra-division opponents are in **bold** text. |
Standings
Awards and honors
- Ron Wolfley, Pro Bowl selection
References
References
- [https://www.pro-football-reference.com/teams/crd/1986.htm 1986 St. Louis Cardinals]
- "1986 St. Louis Cardinals Draftees". Pro Football Reference.
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