Nathaniel Hackett, the Arizona Cardinals’ offensive coordinator, just wrapped up his Q&A session after Saturday’s practice, and while he’s calling the initial three days of training camp “Great,” he dropped some serious truth bombs about what Jacoby Brissett is bringing to the new offensive system, especially with so many new faces.
The Early Camp Vibe: “Great” (Mostly)
Look, it’s only February 18th, and camp just kicked off three days ago. Hackett is feeling pretty good about how things are going, even with the helmets and shorts vibe. He told reporters it’s been “Great,” really just an “extension of OTAs.” Mentally and operationally, the guys are clicking, which is huge when you’re installing a whole new system. Hackett said he always wonders how much knowledge is going to stick, but he feels like the squad has “done a nice job” so far. The real excitement, though? That’s gonna hit when the full pads come on. That’s when we’ll see who’s truly ready to roll.
Jacoby Brissett’s Veteran Brain Is Already Working Overtime
Talk about a familiar face! Hackett is absolutely hyped to have Jacoby Brissett back at quarterback. He called Brissett “great,” a true “veteran” who’s been in this league a long, long time. Hackett knows him from way back and is stoked to have him in the building, watching him work through the learning process. Brissett is definitely “a lot older” than when Hackett first saw him at the Senior Bowl, but that’s a good thing! That veteran presence is golden. He’s been through so much, seen different systems, and his understanding of football is clearly shining through. Hackett sees that “growth and just his wisdom,” and frankly, that’s exactly what you need in an early camp with a new offense. When it comes to skill, Hackett noted that Brissett is a “big strong guy that is not afraid to sling it in there.” That’s the kind of playmaking attitude any offensive coordinator loves to see.
Newbies Are Totally Lost (But That’s Okay, For Now)
Here’s where Brissett’s wisdom becomes absolutely critical: the rookies. Hackett pulled no punches, admitting that when you first get these new guys, they “don’t know what’s going on.” We’re talking everything from finding their way around the facility to grasping the playbook, even just adjusting their schedule from college ball to the pros. “Everything you can imagine,” Hackett stressed. The speed of this league, the new building, it’s a massive shift. That’s why having a seasoned pro like Brissett, who’s been through it all, can be such a game-changer. He’s clearly helping those young guys navigate the early confusion.
This is just helmets and shorts, remember. Hackett and the Cardinals are clearly relying on guys like Brissett to get everyone up to speed before the real hitting starts. We’ll be watching closely to see how the new system, and those rookies, develop once the pads come on.
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Originally reported by Revenge of the Birds.
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