Jacoby Brissett is still the starting quarterback for the Arizona Cardinals. Let that sink in for a second after their ugly 30-16 loss to the Broncos on Sunday, a defeat that only extended their home losing streak. Despite a Week 6 win against the division-rival Rams, the offense has struggled, putting Brissett directly in the spotlight. But Head Coach Mike LaFleur isn’t letting anyone forget who’s calling the shots, making it clear in his Monday press conference: Brissett remains QB1.
Offensive Woes Are Mounting, But The QB Stays Put
After that rough outing against Denver, which was described as another “unremarkable performance on offense,” you’d think there might be a change brewing under center. Not so fast, according to LaFleur. He stuck to his guns, telling reporters, “Like I told you guys, he’s still the starter.” It’s a bold stance when the scoreboard isn’t exactly shining bright, and the team is struggling to protect their home turf. The focus is squarely on Brissett right now, but LaFleur wants the narrative to be much bigger than one player.
10 Red Zone Trips: The Real Problem Is Finishing Drives
LaFleur was quick to pivot from a single-player blame game, emphasizing that the offensive issues are “collective.” He laid out a stark reality: “if the ball was just stagnant for 60 minutes and you couldn’t even cross the 50-yard line, it’d be one thing. We’ve been down inside the 10-yard line 10 times over the last two games, so the ball is moving, but we have to finish jobs.” That’s the cold, hard truth right there. Ten trips inside the opponent’s 10-yard line over two games, and still, they can’t seal the deal. LaFleur took accountability, saying it “starts with me,” but didn’t shy away from putting it on the players too, stating they “have to go execute.” It’s all about clarity and making plays when the opportunity is there.
The Cardinals know they have to finish the job when they get down close. The ball is clearly moving, the offense is getting into scoring position, but the execution at the critical moment is just not happening. With Brissett firmly at the helm and LaFleur emphasizing a “collective effort,” the pressure is on the entire offense to translate those deep drives into actual points. They’ve got to find a way to finish, or this home losing streak isn’t going anywhere.
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Originally reported by Pro Football Talk.
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