Cardinals rookie quarterback Carson Beck is still battling that rib injury he picked up in the Hall of Fame Game, and it’s a real headache for his development. While he’s making progress, the guy is simply not fully recovered, and that means a big question mark hangs over his availability for this week’s preseason game against the Packers on Friday.
Lost Reps Hurt Most For A Young QB
Man, this has got to be frustrating for Beck. Head coach Mike LaFleur told reporters Monday that Beck actually had a solid throwing session recently, which is good news, right? But it doesn’t change the fact that he’s missed crucial time. Think about it: this kid balled out in his first preseason appearance on August 6 against the Panthers, going 15-of-19 for 188 yards with a touchdown and zero picks. That’s a strong start for a rookie! Now, with the regular season looming closer every day, his opportunities to get those vital reps are just disappearing. Every missed snap, every skipped practice, that’s development time lost. For a rookie quarterback trying to find his footing in the NFL, that’s a brutal setback. You need that on-field time to build chemistry, read defenses, and honestly, just get comfortable with the speed of the pro game.
LaFleur Drops Truth Bomb On Injury Impact
Coach LaFleur isn’t sugarcoating it, either. He pretty much laid it all out there about what these missed days mean for a young player. “I mean, it’s easy to magnify the quarterback position, a rookie, all that stuff. But, yeah, you get better at football by practicing and playing football,” LaFleur said. “So when you’re not out there, it’s hard to get better, right? So, he’s missed some days.” He’s right, of course. Injuries are part of the game, and he compared it to any other position, whether it’s a nose guard or a left tackle. But let’s be real, it hits different when it’s your signal-caller, especially a rookie you’re trying to mold. LaFleur did say Beck is a “tough dude” and that he “battled through it for three or four prac” but you can feel the underlying concern. You need your guys on the field to improve, and when the regular season is right around the corner, every rep counts.
What’s next? Everyone’s waiting to see if Beck gets the green light for Friday’s preseason matchup against the Packers. It’s not just about getting back on the field, it’s about reclaiming that lost development time before the games start to matter for real. Hopefully, he’s back out there soon, slinging it.
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Originally reported by Pro Football Talk.
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