The Arizona Cardinals are heading into their season with Jacoby Brissett as their starting quarterback, but don’t let that “in theory” tag fool you. The dude is *not* happy with his current contract, a deal that literally paid him backup money, and this whole situation could get super messy for them.
Brissett’s Unhappy Starter Standoff
Brissett’s contract hasn’t been adjusted to fairly compensate him as the QB1, and he’s making it clear he isn’t thrilled. He stayed away from all the voluntary offseason stuff, though he did report for mandatory minicamp as required. The big question looms: what will he do when he gets to training camp? Everyone knows starting quarterbacks typically do way more than just show up. They put in extra work, do “other things” around the facility, and often act like a de facto player-coach. Will Brissett embrace that extra effort if he’s not feeling good about his pay? Seriously, why would anyone go above and beyond if they aren’t getting paid fairly for the actual job?
The Looming “Hold-In” Threat
This isn’t just about attitude, either. There’s a real chance Brissett could “hold in,” meaning he wouldn’t practice at all until the Cardinals revise his contract. Imagine that kind of drama right before the season kicks off! The whole thing is even more delicate and potentially awkward because Brissett actually represents himself in these negotiations. That means it’s a direct, personal clash, not one filtered through an agent. This entire scenario could absolutely shatter any “no competition” theory the Cardinals have for their quarterback room.
The Cardinals have a ticking time bomb on their hands with Brissett’s contract. They need to figure this out, and fast, before it blows up their entire season.
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