The Arizona Cardinals are reportedly cooking up one of the bolder QB plans we’ve seen in a while, and it could see starting quarterback Jacoby Brissett on the move mid-season, even if he’s performing well. ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler dropped the intel, painting a picture of a rebuilding team looking to play chess, not checkers, with their signal-caller.
Why a Mid-Season Move Makes Sense
This whole wild idea hinges on a specific scenario: Brissett balls out, but the Cardinals keep taking L’s. See, Arizona’s basically hitting the reset button. They’re reportedly fine with a rough win-loss record because it positions them perfectly for a top pick in the stacked 2027 NFL Draft. That draft class is full of good quarterback prospects, and the Cardinals definitely have their eyes on a future QB1. Fowler writes, “If Brissett plays well but the Cardinals struggle to win, he could be a trade candidate at midseason.” It sounds wild to trade a guy playing well, but this isn’t just about winning now for them.
The Beck Factor and a Stacked Offense
Now, even if Brissett is putting up solid production, the Cardinals could still struggle to win games. Why? A weak defense and what Fowler calls Brissett’s “likely limitations as an upside player.” But here’s the kicker: they’ve got a seriously strong supporting cast around him. Think Trey McBride at tight end, Jaremiyah Love and Tyler Allgeier pounding the rock, and wideouts Marvin Harrison Jr. and Michael Wilson. That group should help Brissett shine.
So, what’s the play? Trading Brissett for draft capital would let them see what Carson Beck can do with that very same supporting cast. Beck apparently “acquitted himself well in the preseason,” so it’s not like he’s totally unknown. Brissett might get benched for Beck near the end of the season anyway; why not make the switch earlier and snag some compensation? This hypothetical QB plan is a bold one, but it could actually work out quite well for the Cardinals if they pull it off.
It’s a high-stakes gamble for Arizona, playing the long game with their quarterback situation. Will Brissett be good enough to entice a playoff contender needing a stopgap, or will this bold strategy blow up in their face? We’re all watching to see if this mid-season chess move actually goes down.
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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