The Arizona Cardinals are limping through the regular season at a dismal 1-4, with their only win coming against the Los Angeles Chargers. But here’s the kicker: if you’re an NFL fan, or more importantly, a Seattle fan trying to scout future opponents, don’t expect them to bench Jacoby Brissett for Carson Beck anytime soon. Our Hawks are set to face Brissett, not the touted rookie, and the timeline for that QB switch is wild.
Brissett’s Unexpected Grind, And Our Hawks Are On The List
Jacoby Brissett, believe it or not, is putting up a statistically solid season for the Cardinals. Yeah, some of that is “garbage time” padding, but the points are still going on the board. He’s firmly entrenched as their starter right now, which means our guy Sam Darnold will be facing him directly when the Seahawks roll into Arizona. Brissett’s schedule leading up to late November is no joke. He’s got the Rams, Broncos, and Cowboys on deck, then it’s our Seattle Seahawks, the Rams again, and finally the Kansas City Chiefs through Week 11. That’s a brutal gauntlet for any QB, let alone one on a 1-4 squad.
Arizona’s “Smoother Runway” Plan For Carson Beck Is Pushing Back The Hype
So, why are the Cardinals sticking with Brissett through this tough stretch? According to ESPN’s Dan Graziano, the plan is to give Carson Beck a “smoother runway” into a starting job. Basically, they want to avoid throwing the rookie into the fire against elite competition. Graziano reports that Beck isn’t expected to even get a look until “late November, when their schedule eases up a bit.” That means we won’t see Beck when the Hawks play them, and it probably means Brissett keeps the job unless there’s an injury or some truly catastrophic play.
After that Week 11 Chiefs game, the Cardinals’ schedule finally lightens up. Week 12 features a home game against the Washington Commanders, which could be Beck’s first shot. Then it’s another home game against the Philadelphia Eagles in Week 13 before a bye in Week 14. The end of the year looks even tamer: the New York Jets, New Orleans Saints, Las Vegas Raiders, and San Francisco 49ers. That’s a much more appealing stretch for a rookie QB to get his feet wet, especially on the defensive side of the ball.
So, when the Seattle Seahawks take on the Arizona Cardinals, expect to see Jacoby Brissett under center. The Cardinals are committed to their late November timeline for Carson Beck, meaning our Hawks won’t be dealing with a new face at QB. This is the plan, and it’s what Sam Darnold and our defense need to prepare for. Go Hawks!
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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