Gardner Minshew is officially the Arizona Cardinals’ starting quarterback, folks! That’s right, Minshew Mania is roaring back after head coach Mike LaFleur confirmed the move in his Monday press conference. This comes on the heels of Minshew leading a dramatic comeback victory over the Cowboys, making a statement that clearly resonated with the coaching staff.
Minshew Steps Up, Beck Develops
LaFleur didn’t waste any time, making it clear that Minshew earned the top spot. Rookie Carson Beck will now slide into the backup quarterback role, focusing on his development. “Just think that’s the right thing to do, continue [Beck’s] development in terms of getting a little bit more reps with the scout team and all that,” LaFleur stated. He also added that Beck is “week-to-week in terms of, he’s feeling really good right now. So, thought that was the best thing to do.” So, the future is now for Minshew, and Beck gets some crucial development time behind him.
Brissett Benched, Trade Deadline Looms
But with Minshew stepping up, someone had to step down, and that someone is Jacoby Brissett. He’s been relegated to the emergency third quarterback, and honestly, he’s an obvious trade candidate with the Nov. 10 trade deadline looming. Brissett had a rough Sunday, getting benched after completing just 10-of-23 passes for 119 yards and tossing an interception. His season numbers overall stand at 63.3 percent completion, 1,719 yards, and 10 touchdowns through eight games. When asked about Brissett’s future beyond the deadline, LaFleur kept it tight-lipped, only saying, “Only focused on this week. He’s fully a part of this team and excited to have him still be the teammate I know he is.” Sounds like standard coach-speak when a player’s clearly on the block, doesn’t it?
The Cardinals have clearly made their choice, and the clock is ticking for Brissett before that trade deadline hits. What happens next in that QB room could define their season, so keep your eyes peeled.
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Originally reported by Pro Football Talk.
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