Is the absence of Brissett becoming a problem for the Cardinals? Not so says LaFleur
Jacoby Brissett is penciled in as the starting QB this year
INGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA - JANUARY 04: Jacoby Brissett #7 of the Arizona Cardinals looks to pass during a game against the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium on January 04, 2026 in Inglewood, California. (Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images) | Getty Images When Mike LaFleur was being interviewed for the head coaching vacancy with the Arizona Cardinals, the offensive-minded coach first took a look at the quarterback situation.
He saw a QB room of two veteran QBs with Kyler Murray and Jacoby Brissett. After LaFleur took the helm of the team, it was decided to let Murray go and proceed with Brissett. Up next, bring in a seasoned veteran as an experienced backup, and then draft a young buck to develop.
RELATED: JEREMIYAH LOVE OFFICIALLY SIGNS And away they went into free agency and the NFL draft. But an issue arose. Brissett had arrived with Arizona with a two-year deal strictly as Murray’s backup.
Brissett has spent the majority of his NFL career as some team’s backup plan. For 2025 and 2026, he was supposed to be the Cardinals’ backup strategy. Brissett’s deal was for $12.
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