Carson Beck's QB career in college wasn't perfect. He says that can help in adjustment to NFL
TEMPE, Ariz. (AP) — One big reason Arizona Cardinals first-year head coach Mike LaFleur liked quarterback Carson Beck during the NFL draft process was that the quarterback had been though a healthy dose of adversity during a six-year college career. His new team can definitely relate.
Beck has a chance to be the Cardinals' new starting quarterback after the Kyler Murray era ended with a thud last season . The 24-year-old was selected in the third round of last month's draft, giving LaFleur a prospect who has plenty of college experience. Beck was introduced at the team's practice facility on Thursday and agreed that his not-so-great experiences — including three years as a backup and a major elbow injury — could be asset in his NFL career if used properly.
“I think going through things and facing adversity helps you — if you respond to it the correct way,” Beck said. "Just going through stuff doesn't give me a leg up on anyone if I don't use that or respond to it the correct way. “Yes, I've faced a lot of adversity in my career.
It's never been perfect. There's been ups, there's been downs, there's been really good moments and really low moments. All that has accumulated and created who I am today as a quarterback.
” Beck joins an Arizona quarterback room that is a little crowded, but also low on high-ceiling options. Veteran Jacoby Brissett started the final 12 games of last season after Murray’s foot injury, piling up big numbers but finishing with an 1-11 record. The 33-year-old has made 65 starts in 10 seasons in the league.