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Revenge of the Birds fantasy football takes on Jacoby Brissett
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All Revenge of the Birds insights about Jacoby Brissett
NegativeProjectionOct 27, 2026
Under two different offensive coordinators (Drew Petzing and Mike LaFleur), Brissett has produced nearly identical offensive output: 21 PPG in 12 games under Petzing and 20.3 PPG in 7 games under LaFleur. The consistency of mediocre production across scheme changes has prompted the Cardinals organization to evaluate replacing him with Carson Beck, signaling that the QB position is now a focal point for change despite the same underlying offensive performance.NegativeMatchupOct 26, 2026
Brissett's home/road splits heavily favor road games: 0-8 at home, 3-8 on the road as Cardinals starter, including a prior win over the Cowboys. Week 8 matchup against Dallas is a road game for Arizona, which aligns with Brissett's stronger performance environment; Cardinals are 2-2 on the road this season and 3-1 ATS in road games.PositiveProjectionOct 23, 2026
Revenge of the Birds backs Brissett Over 1.5 passing touchdowns (+130) as a repeating bet despite last week's miss, reasoning that the Cardinals cannot win games without scoring touchdowns and will lean on Brissett to throw them out of holes if they fall behind.NegativeProjectionOct 19, 2026
Brissett was a good game manager who avoided the pass rush and was not sacked at all; however, he wasn't finding his best pass catchers as much as he flings it. He went 24 for 35 for 218 yards, zero TDs, one interception, 6.2 yards-per-completion average, and a QB rating of 73.3. The interception on the first drive was unfortunate as TE Trey McBride wasn't even open.PositiveProjectionOct 18, 2026
The source backs Jacoby Brissett Over 1.5 passing touchdowns at +126 odds, reasoning that Brissett has shown ability to stand throughout the storm and find success, and that touchdown passes matter for teammate bonuses and winning bets.NegativeMatchupOct 18, 2026
Brissett starts for the Arizona Cardinals in a road matchup against the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium; the Cardinals are 12.5-point underdogs per FanDuel Sportsbook, reflecting minimal market confidence in Arizona's chances despite the team's attempt to shock the favored Rams.NegativeRoleOct 16, 2026
Jacoby Brissett is the current Arizona Cardinals quarterback; Brent Sobleski notes that Brissett "continues to put up numbers while the team regularly loses," establishing context for why the Cardinals' 2027 mock draft prioritizes edge rusher Dylan Stewart over quarterback despite the team's offensive struggles.NegativeProjectionOct 13, 2026
Brissett has been inconsistent through five weeks; he has posted three games over 270 passing yards but also two games under 170 yards, including a 95-yard performance against Seattle, reflecting volatility in his fantasy production and reliability as a starter.NegativeRoleOct 13, 2026
Brissett remained in the game with 5:03 remaining and the Cardinals down 38-14 (five scores), despite the game being well in hand for Detroit. The source questions why the starting QB was not pulled in a lost cause, noting the injury risk of keeping him on the field in a blowout loss. Brissett's record stands at 2-15-0 in games that count over two seasons.NegativeRoleOct 12, 2026
Brissett took over as Cardinals QB after Kyler Murray went down and connected with Michael Wilson routinely, leading to Wilson's breakout season; Brissett lost confidence in Harrison due to separation issues and threw to other receivers instead.NegativeProjectionOct 12, 2026
Completed 29 of 47 for 292 yards, 3 TD, 1 INT with a 91.8 QB rating but was sacked 5 times; source attributes poor performance to offensive line breakdown. Pocket was 'in shambles' most of the game; on passing downs, unless he rolled out, he was 'harassed and flushed.' Despite circumstances, had moments and tried to find open receivers on the flats.NegativeProjectionOct 11, 2026
Brissett has moved to 2-15 as a starter with a 0.118 win percentage, the worst in Arizona Cardinals history (minimum 8 starts). He threw for 292 yards and three touchdowns against Detroit, but the Cardinals' offensive performance was overshadowed by a 45-14 loss; his second touchdown came with the team already down 24 points in the third quarter, indicating the game was decided well before his late-game scoring.NegativeRoleOct 11, 2026
79% of Cardinals fans are ready to move on from Jacoby Brissett at the quarterback position; confidence in the offense has already collapsed four weeks into the season, with poor offensive performance and lack of explosive plays driving sentiment for a quarterback change.NegativeProjectionOct 9, 2026
Jacoby Brissett expresses concern about Cardinals offensive production with Brissett at QB; if the offense cannot generate big plays against "maybe the worst pass defense in the NFL," there may be no hope for the offense going forward, suggesting limited upside for passing game contributors.PositiveProjectionOct 9, 2026
Detroit ranks dead last in pass coverage and has allowed a league-high 304.0 passing yards per game, the most pass completions (115), the most passing yards (1,308), the third most passing touchdowns (11), and the fourth most first-down conversions via the pass (40). The source projects Brissett should have a 400-plus yard day against this historically weak pass defense.PositiveProjectionOct 8, 2026
Brissett is averaging the lowest yards per attempt in the NFL at 5.37 and the third-lowest average depth of target at 6.25, indicating a severely constrained passing game; the Cardinals passing attack is the least explosive in the NFL, raising questions about the offensive scheme despite the team's investment in the quarterback.NegativeProjectionOct 7, 2026
Brissett threw a pick-six on fourth-and-goal in Week 4's loss to the Giants, a critical self-inflicted mistake that contributed to Arizona's inability to overcome close games. The source notes the Cardinals have shown they can play with good teams but finding consistency at the quarterback position is key to unlocking better week-to-week performance.NegativeProjectionOct 6, 2026
Brissett's record as Arizona Cardinals starter has fallen to 2-14, yielding a 0.125 winning percentage—the worst among starters with at least 10 games in his Cardinals tenure. This performance mirrors Josh Dobbs' historical benchmark of one win in eight starts, raising questions about whether the Cardinals should pursue a quarterback change.NegativeProjectionOct 6, 2026
Cardinals starting QB ranked #20 in passing yards (pre-Giants: #17 with 652 yards) and #6 in attempts (117); yards per attempt at #64 (5.6); tied for 6th in TDs (4) but interceptions jumped from 1 to 4 after Giants loss. Described as 'a good game manager but isn't considered an elite quarterback, and probably never will.' Durable 11-year veteran who has mainly been a backup but thrust into starting role with Arizona in 2026.NegativeProjectionOct 5, 2026
Brissett threw three interceptions in a single game for the first time in his 11-year career, including a pick-six on the final play of the game at the Giants' 4-yard line. The source characterizes the performance as 'a total meltdown,' indicating severe fantasy underperformance in a critical game situation.PositiveProjectionOct 4, 2026
Brissett had a strong opening drive but struggled significantly throughout the game, completing 21 of 35 for 166 yards, two TDs, three interceptions, and a 55.2 QB rating; was off on many passes, threw a deep incompletion to double-covered Harrison with zero chance, had one interception on a batted ball, and threw a final interception intended for Wilson that wasn't even close to his target; was sacked twice but could have been sacked three times if not for his mobility.NegativeProjectionOct 4, 2026
Brissett threw for 166 yards on 35 attempts with 3 interceptions in a 36-24 loss to the Giants; the source notes he 'folded' in the biggest moment of the game, highlighting poor decision-making and inefficiency that made winning very difficult.PositiveRoleOct 4, 2026
Cardinals QB with strong pass protection support; Arizona's offensive line has allowed just four sacks (ranked 7th best), enabling Brissett to operate in a clean pocket. The passing game is fueling the offense as the run game stalls, with Brissett expected to "sling it for the majority of the game" against a vulnerable Giants pass defense ranked 17th.PositiveProjectionOct 2, 2026
Giants QB with favorable passing TD projection against Cardinals defense; Brissett Over 1.5 passing touchdowns at +122 odds is positioned as plus-value bet because Giants have allowed 2+ passing touchdowns in two of their three games, and the Cardinals are expected to throw the football frequently in this matchup.NegativeProjectionSep 28, 2026
Brissett has been a middle-of-the-road quarterback so far this season. The issue is that when the offense drives down and gets into scoring range, Brissett will miss his targets, and the Cardinals will settle for three points instead of six. On third-and-17 in the second quarter, his throw to Wilson was nowhere near him, forcing Arizona to settle for another field goal. He hit Love for a touchdown early in the fourth quarter, but the rookie had to reach back for the pass. He is a good game manager but can't get into the elite passer category. In the Cardinals-49ers game, he went 38-of-52 for 280 yards, a 5.4 yards-per-completion average, tossed two touchdowns, threw zero interceptions, was sacked twice, and had a 78.1 QB rating.NegativeMatchupSep 27, 2026
Jacoby Brissett is the Cardinals' starting QB facing the 49ers in a divisional matchup where Arizona is +8.5 underdog at Levi's Stadium. The Cardinals are 1-1 and the 49ers are 2-0; divisional performance is critical for Arizona's playoff positioning.NegativeProjectionSep 25, 2026
Cardinals quarterback Jacoby Brissett earned a nice jump following the win over the Chargers, but his recent outing against the Seahawks saw him plummet nine spots to No. 27 in NFL.com's weekly starting QB rankings; he now ranks behind the Browns' Deshaun Watson and right in front of the Bucs' Baker Mayfield. Through two games, Brissett has shown a very high point and a very low one, raising questions about whether he will settle somewhere in between or trend closer to his Seahawks performance or Chargers outing.NegativeInjurySep 24, 2026
QB Jacoby Brissett appeared on the Cardinals' injury report with a hip issue, though he practiced full, suggesting the injury may not be serious at this stage.NegativeProjectionSep 22, 2026
Brissett's first two weeks have been volatile: 277 passing yards in Week 1 but only 95 yards in Week 2 against the defending Super Bowl champion Seahawks. Since becoming Arizona's starter in Week 6 last season, his body of work ranks No. 1 in completions and attempts, No. 2 in passing yards, No. 4 in completion percentage over expected, and No. 5 in passing touchdowns. His Week 2 performance was notably worse than his Week 10 matchup last season against Seattle when he threw for 258 yards and two touchdowns in a blowout loss.PositiveRoleSep 21, 2026
Brissett's offensive approach is characterized by a reluctance to waste plays, which has implications for Harrison Jr.'s target volume and usage in the Cardinals offense. This conservative play-calling philosophy may constrain opportunities for receivers like Harrison Jr.NegativeProjectionSep 20, 2026
Brissett's Cardinals offense produced one of the most impotent offensive performances in franchise history in a 31-7 loss to Seattle; while the offense was sufficient to beat the Chargers in week one, it was mostly awful against a great defense, suggesting significant inconsistency and vulnerability against quality defensive units.NegativeRoleSep 17, 2026
Cardinals QB may need to carry offensive load if both starting guards Seumalo and Adams are unavailable; if Cardinals are without both guards, it will be on Brissett and the passing game to handle the matchup against defending Super Bowl champion Seahawks with one of the most aggressive and swarming defenses in the NFL.PositiveRoleSep 15, 2026
For the first time in his career, Brissett has the same WR/TE group around him for a second straight year, providing roster continuity and stability that should support his fantasy performance.PositiveProjectionSep 14, 2026
Brissett had a strong game-management performance, completing 27 of 32 passes for 277 yards with a 7.5-yard-per-catch average, one touchdown, zero interceptions, and a 103.1 QB rating. He was sacked only once despite the makeshift offensive line. The source notes he had too many incompletions on final downs of drives, but the Cardinals' strong field goal kicker mitigated the impact.NegativeProjectionSep 14, 2026
Brissett was adequate in the Cardinals' preseason opener, completing 27 of 37 passes for 277 yards and one touchdown. The source characterizes his performance as sufficient to win the game, though notes the defense was the standout unit.PositiveProjectionSep 11, 2026
Brissett over 1.5 passing touchdowns at +148 odds is a recommended bet for the Cardinals-Chargers matchup. In his 11 starts, Brissett threw two or more touchdowns in nine of them, demonstrating consistent passing volume; the Cardinals' likely reliance on air attack against the Chargers' defense supports this projection.NegativeProjectionSep 8, 2026
Identified as the X-Factor for the 2026 Cardinals season, but with significant downside risk; Brissett has struggled to win games over his last three starting roles, posting records of 1-11, 1-4, and 4-7 across those stops. The source emphasizes that the Cardinals need him to win games, not just provide fantasy production or positive vibes, suggesting his historical inability to generate wins is a critical concern for team direction and his fantasy relevance.NegativeRoleSep 8, 2026
Cardinals starting QB transitioning from a 11-year career as primarily a backup; has played in 101 games with just 65 starts, including two seasons as Colts starter and 11 games for Browns in 2022 while Watson served suspension. To become 'The Face' of the Cardinals, he will need to perform at a Pro Bowl level all season; was voted offensive Captain.PositiveRoleSep 8, 2026
Named as one of five 2026 Arizona Cardinals captains, signaling leadership role and organizational confidence in the quarterback position.NegativeRoleSep 7, 2026
Named as one of five Cardinals team captains for 2026; one of two oldest healthy players on the offensive side of the ball, which the source notes makes his captain selection logical.PositiveRoleSep 5, 2026
Brissett is the undisputed starting quarterback for the Cardinals heading into Week 1 against the Chargers, despite missing all offseason activities while negotiating his contract. He has been working overtime with QB coach Matt Schaub since returning to the team to learn Mike LaFleur's complex new offense, which requires quarterbacks to know every player's responsibility on each play. Schaub, a 16-year veteran who played under five different systems, has become an excellent tutor given his real-life experience adjusting to multiple offensive coordinators and schemes. Brissett has responded well to intensive preparation including extra meetings, walk-throughs, and endless discussions; while he may not have everything down by Week 1, he won't be viewed as a work in progress.PositiveRoleSep 1, 2026
Veteran quarterback who rarely gets injured; under him, the Cardinals' offense was a different animal despite the 1-10-0 record last year. Not a superstar, but he can handle an offense and is a good thrower. The source is looking forward to the offense with Brissett at the helm.NegativeRoleAug 27, 2026
Jacoby Brissett, the Cardinals' starting QB, will not suit up for Friday's preseason game against Green Bay; starters are being held out ahead of roster cuts.NegativeProjectionAug 26, 2026
Jacoby Brissett struggled in the first portion of joint practice against Green Bay: 3/7 with an interception and a sack; pressure on nearly every pass play and an additional pressnap penalty from the offensive line.NegativeRoleAug 26, 2026
Brissett is squared away as the Cardinals' starter to begin 2026, but his leash will be fairly short, especially if he can't continue last year's momentum through the opening month of the season. Rookie Carson Beck is positioned as a credible backup threat if Brissett struggles early; Beck's preseason performance has been strong enough to keep him in the mix. Brissett will be receiving snaps from elite center Hjalte Froholdt, providing offensive line stability.NegativeRoleAug 18, 2026
The source evaluates Brissett as inadequate for long-term franchise success; he is not what any team wants as their long-term franchise quarterback, which is a primary reason the Cardinals ranked dead last in ESPN's future power rankings.PositiveProjectionAug 16, 2026
Despite being the biggest question mark at the position, Brissett marched the team down the field effectively, made good throws when needed, and relied on the running game with RBs Jeremiah Love and Tyler Allgeier. He threw an excellent third-and-11 pass to WR Michael Wilson and a highlight-reel touchdown to WR Marv Harrison in the back corner of the end zone.PositiveProjectionAug 14, 2026
Brissett led his opening drive to a touchdown in one series, completing 5-for-5 for 101 yards, one TD, zero picks, and zero sacks with a 142.9 QB rating. The source notes he was 'in command' and threw an 'amazing' touchdown pass to Marv Harrison in double coverage in the back corner of the end zone, demonstrating he can learn the new LaFleur system quickly despite not playing for several months.PositiveProjectionAug 14, 2026
Cardinals starting QB Jacoby Brissett completed 5 of 5 passes for 44 yards and 1 touchdown in the preseason opener against Las Vegas, answering the Raiders' opening drive touchdown to knot the game at 7-7 and leading an efficient offensive performance.NegativeRoleAug 13, 2026
Brissett is the starting quarterback for the Arizona Cardinals but has not looked great in training camp. The source notes that while training camp performance doesn't necessarily predict season success, there is concern that he and Gardner Minshew have not turned a corner and may not be the right guys for the season.NegativeMatchupAug 13, 2026
Raiders QB potential starter in week 17 matchup vs. Cardinals; preseason game on August 13, 2026 may provide early preview of Jacoby Brissett vs. Kirk Cousins faceoff depending on Raiders' starter selection.NegativeRoleAug 12, 2026
Cardinals HC Mike LaFleur confirmed QB1 Jacoby Brissett will play in Thursday's preseason game vs. Raiders; starters will play at least one series, with LaFleur noting "could be one drive, max of two for those main guys." Brissett's preseason workload is limited but confirmed.NegativeDepth ChartAug 12, 2026
Cardinals starting quarterback confirmed to play in preseason week two against the Raiders; head coach Mike LaFleur stated starters will see limited action: 'How much? It's not going to be much. One drive, max of two for those main guys.' Brissett's snap count will be capped in the preseason game.NegativeRoleAug 11, 2026
After Mike LaFleur was hired as the new Cardinals head coach, the team faced a QB room decision regarding Kyler Murray. The Cardinals ultimately released Murray on March 11 and anointed Brissett as the starter for the 2026 season.PositiveRoleAug 11, 2026
GM Monti Ossenfort has remained steadfast behind Brissett as the unquestioned Week 1 starter for the Cardinals, citing his extensive NFL experience and prior-year performance. Ossenfort stated: "Jacoby has played a lot of football in the NFL, he's seen a lot of things. He stepped into a tough situation last year and he performed." Despite limited recent practice visibility, Ossenfort's public backing and Brissett's locker room impact secure his starter status.NegativeProjectionAug 11, 2026
Despite being the obvious starting candidate for the Cardinals, Brissett struggled with the deep ball during the Red/White practice, misfiring on 7-8 deep throws that were either too far or too much to the side from intended receivers, mostly targeting Marv Harrison. This is unusual given that Brissett has historically nailed his deep passes with good accuracy, but he and Harrison stayed after practice to work on the issue.PositiveProjectionAug 9, 2026
Brissett expressed confidence in his ability to master the new offense, citing his experience across six different offenses with five NFL teams. He stated he has been through many different phases of football and is willing to put in the work, noting that once contract negotiations are handled, 'the football is the football' and he will take care of it.NegativeRoleAug 9, 2026
Brissett is learning a brand-new offense installed by new head coach Mike LaFleur, similar to the Rams, 49ers, and Packers systems. He initially started at the back of the line (QB4) in practice reps before earning first-team reps. He acknowledged missing all OTA and minicamp class meetings and practice sessions while negotiating his contract, putting him behind Gardner Minshew and Carson Beck, who attended every session and showed flashes of capability.PositiveRoleAug 9, 2026
Brissett secured a two-year, $15.5 million deal with incentives to $21 million after being named the Cardinals' starting QB for 2026, following Kyler Murray's injury and subsequent release. Despite being considered a career backup with 53 starts in nine years, he earned starting QB money (less than half the price of most league starters) and is now listed on the Cardinals' first official depth chart as the starter.NegativeProjectionAug 5, 2026
Mike Sando of The Athletic has ranked Brissett 33rd out of 35 total quarterbacks despite him being the Cardinals' presumed starter and one of the 32 expected to start for an NFL club this year; this ranking places him outside the top 32 in a critical preseason evaluation.NegativeProjectionAug 5, 2026
Ranked Tier 4 (#33) by The Athletic's QB tiers despite being penciled in as Arizona Cardinals starter. Brissett carries a 2-15 starting record over the past two seasons, though his teams (New England and Arizona) have provided the worst defense/special teams support of any QB with 17+ starts over that span (-6.8 EPA per start). The source notes he can read defenses, gets the ball out quickly, and can challenge downfield, but defensive coaches rated him higher than offensive coaches did—the third-largest split in that direction behind Tagovailoa and Prescott—suggesting scheme/context matters more than pure talent.NegativeRoleAug 1, 2026
Jacoby Brissett is the likely starting quarterback for the Cardinals' rebuild under new head coach Mike LaFleur; the source notes the QB position 'remains in flux' and criticizes the ranking by noting Brissett is 'a career backup, a journeyman, or a rookie third-rounder' as the most likely starter, indicating skepticism about the offensive outlook.NegativeProjectionAug 1, 2026
The source reports that the vast majority of Arizona Cardinals fans surveyed expect Brissett to start approximately half the 2026 season, with many specifically projecting eight games of starting opportunity. The Cardinals carry a 4.5-win line, reflecting low expectations despite Brissett's pay bump. The source notes that Brissett would likely need to reach at least a 3-5 record through his first eight games to secure a ninth start; a 2-6 record would be considered bad, 1-7 shocking, and 0-8 would raise serious questions about his continued role.NegativeProjectionJul 31, 2026
Brissett showed rust early in training camp but bounced back after the first 11v11; however, he has struggled with accuracy on deep throws, penalty issues (intentional grounding, pre-snap confusion), and situational awareness problems. The source attributes the deep misses to conditioning concerns—noting he appears out of shape with dead legs and limited mobility—likely stemming from his offseason holdout. While the source hopes these issues will be resolved before the September 13th opener, the combination of rust, conditioning deficits, and pre-snap discipline problems represents a significant concern for his early-season performance.NegativeProjectionJul 31, 2026
Brissett showed rust in his first full practice and was hit-and-miss over subsequent days; he had a particularly poor Wednesday with multiple overthrows and accuracy issues. The source attributes the deep misses to conditioning concerns—he is out of shape with dead legs, appears slightly overweight, and is not moving well, a byproduct of his offseason holdout. Additionally, he struggled with presnap awareness and situational awareness, including an intentional grounding penalty and a middle-of-field throw at the line of scrimmage during 2-minute drill installations. The source is hopeful conditioning and work will resolve these issues before the regular season.NegativeProjectionJul 30, 2026
Brissett looks good on short to intermediate passes, but his long ball accuracy is shamefully off target. He did lead a successful two-minute drill, though there was a contested pass interference call that continued the drive instead of turning the ball over on downs.NegativeProjectionJul 30, 2026
Brissett looks good on short to intermediate passes, but his long ball accuracy is shamefully off target. He did lead a successful two-minute drill, though a contested pass interference call continued the drive instead of turning the ball over on downs.NegativeRoleJul 29, 2026
The source frames Brissett's role as contingent on winning games; despite being the Cardinals' paid starting quarterback, his tenure is expected to be short-lived due to his historical inability to produce wins. The source notes that "no matter the stats, the wins have to come at some point to continue to roll him out there," suggesting the Cardinals will quickly pivot to Carson Beck or Gardner Minshew if Brissett fails to generate victories.NegativeProjectionJul 29, 2026
The source projects Brissett will start between 5-8 games for the Arizona Cardinals in 2026, citing his career-long struggle to win games as a starter (1-11 last year, 1-4 the year before, never a winning record in his career, best seasons 7-8 in 2019 and 2-3 in 2021). The source reasons that while it would be "catastrophically bad" for him not to start at least four games, the lack of wins will likely force the Cardinals to move on to backup options before reaching a full 15+ game season.PositiveRoleJul 29, 2026
Now that QB Jacoby Brissett has his new deal signed, he was inserted into the lead spot in most drills, displacing Gardner Minshew to QB2. He is expected to have a breakout season this year with a new offensive coach and utilizing the Rams' offensive scheme which makes league stars out of guys like him.NegativeDepth ChartJul 28, 2026
Incumbent Cardinals starter ahead of Carson Beck on the depth chart; the source frames Beck's early camp struggles in the context of whether they would force the team to turn to Brissett, suggesting Brissett remains the primary option if Beck is not ready to play.NegativeDepth ChartJul 28, 2026
Incumbent starting QB for Arizona Cardinals ahead of third-round rookie Carson Beck; source notes that Beck's early training camp struggles may reduce the Cardinals' confidence in deploying him if they reach a point of needing to see someone other than Brissett, suggesting Brissett's job security is not immediately threatened by Beck's presence.PositiveRoleJul 26, 2026
Jacoby Brissett agreed to a new contract with the Arizona Cardinals for the 2026 season and will now be paid like a starter, upgrading from being the lowest-paid starter to slightly not the lowest-paid starter with incentives. This contract adjustment signals the team's commitment to him as their starting quarterback for the upcoming season.PositiveRoleJul 26, 2026
Veteran QB brings significant experience and leadership to the Cardinals offense; Hackett emphasizes Brissett's veteran presence, long NFL tenure, understanding of football systems, and wisdom from experience in multiple schemes. Brissett is described as a big, strong arm talent unafraid to throw downfield, fitting well into Hackett's system.NegativeRoleJul 25, 2026
QB Jacoby Brissett is struggling to grasp the new offense in training camp and is not showing the fluidity expected. The source notes he 'looks a bit sluggish and may even have a bit more weight on him' and 'isn't fluid with his movements at all so far,' creating an opening for Carson Beck to challenge for the starting role.NegativeValueJul 24, 2026
Brissett is seeking $15 million in contract negotiations, but the Cardinals are unwilling to pay that amount. The team's smart play is to offer only a bump up to the $8-10 million range, given that Brissett has no leverage and the team is projected to be the worst in the NFL this season. Ossenfort must stand his ground in negotiations even as noise grows louder for a raise, because paying "starter money" for a quarterback who may start only eight games makes no financial sense.NegativeRoleJul 24, 2026
Brissett showed up to training camp and was relegated to light work due to offseason inactivity with the team. The Cardinals signaled organizational preference for Gardner Minshew by slotting him with the first-team at the start of drills, sending a message that Brissett has no leverage in contract negotiations. The team looked everywhere for a replacement, then drafted Carson Beck, and only then begrudgingly made it seem like Brissett may be the starter. Brissett would need to start at least six games, keep them competitive, and win some to hold off changes; if the Cardinals are 1-5 or worse, calls for a quarterback change will grow louder. The team is unwilling to pay "starter money" for a player who may start only eight games this season.NegativeRoleJul 24, 2026
Contract negotiations between Brissett and Cardinals GM Monti Ossenfort remain in limbo despite both sides agreeing he deserves more money than his backup deal. Brissett is negotiating without legal representation (he is his own agent, a communications major), while Ossenfort holds two master's degrees in business and sports management, creating a potential disadvantage in protracted negotiations that continue to drag on.NegativeProjectionJul 24, 2026
LaFleur previously announced Brissett as his starting quarterback for the season and still appears to view him as the probable starter for Week 1 against the Los Angeles Chargers, though the coach's vague response ('practice one on July 23') when asked about QB competition suggests some ambiguity about whether the starting job is now open to all four quarterbacks.NegativeRoleJul 24, 2026
Brissett missed all offseason work including OTAs and minicamps, appearing only as a ball boy during mandatory minicamp, while three competing QBs (Minshew, Slovis, Beck) attended every session and class meeting to learn the new LaFleur offense. He arrived late to training camp on July 23 and was last in QB rep order during drills, creating significant catch-up ground against teammates who have been studying the complex new scheme for 40 days.