Alright, so a big rookie QB domino just fell, and it’s not even one of ours. The Arizona Cardinals and quarterback Carson Beck have officially agreed to terms on a four-year, $7.4 million deal. This is huge for the Cardinals, man, because it takes one of the four previously unsigned rookie quarterbacks off the board just as training camp gets going. You know how it is, these holdouts can get messy, so getting this done is a big relief for them.
The Money Was Never The Point, The Guarantees Are
So, the contract amount itself, that $7.4 million figure, wasn’t ever really up for debate. Rookie deals are pretty much slotted, which means there’s a set amount of money based on draft position. What everyone’s really watching for is the percentage of guarantees in Beck’s deal. This is where agents really earn their money, trying to squeeze out every extra guaranteed dollar for their guy, especially at the quarterback position. We don’t have those full details yet, but trust me, once that contract is officially reported, everyone will be checking those guarantee numbers. It’s all about protection in this league, especially for a young QB.
Beck’s Arrival And The Brissett Challenge
Here’s where it gets spicy for the Cardinals: Beck signing means he can immediately jump into training camp and start making a case for himself. And get this, he’s looking to “disrupt the current plan” which apparently has veteran Jacoby Brissett pegged as the starter. Think about that, a rookie coming in hot, ready to challenge the guy they brought in to lead the offense. The chances of Beck actually winning that job could jump even higher if Brissett and the Cardinals don’t hammer out a new deal before camp officially opens. And if Brissett pulls a move and “declines to practice” until he gets his new contract? Man, that’s just a golden opportunity for Beck to step up and show what he’s got. This whole situation is definitely one to keep an eye on.
As Beck gets settled in with the Cardinals, there are still three other rookie quarterbacks out there waiting for their deals: Fernando Mendoza with the Raiders, Ty Simpson with the Rams, and Drew Allar with the Steelers. They’re watching this Beck deal closely, you can bet on it. What happens next with Brissett and the Cardinals, and which of those other rookie QBs signs next, will tell us a lot about how these teams are planning to run their offenses this season.
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Originally reported by Pro Football Talk.
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