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Revenge of the Birds fantasy football takes on Gardner Minshew
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All Revenge of the Birds insights about Gardner Minshew
NegativeRoleAug 24, 2026
Minshew signed a one-year, $5.75 million contract with Arizona to compete in an undefined quarterback situation between veteran Jacoby Brissett and rookie Carson Beck. Head coach Mike LaFleur has positioned Minshew as a backup, stating 'We want him to be the best backup quarterback of all time' and emphasizing that Minshew must be ready at any time despite not always getting starter's reps in practice. In preseason against Dallas, Minshew completed 19 of 23 passes for 177 yards, one interception, and an 80.6 passer rating. LaFleur praised his ability to keep plays alive and noted the interception was due to receiver Simi Fehoko falling on a coverage read, not a bad decision.NegativeProjectionAug 23, 2026
Starting quarterback had mixed preseason performance; not a bad game and not a great game either; had several good throws for good gains but interception stopped drive that placed Dallas instantly in scoring position at Arizona's 12-yard line; went 19 for 23, 177 yards, 7.7 average yards per completion, 0 touchdowns, 1 pick, sacked once, and an 80.6 QB rating; rushed twice for four yards.NegativeProjectionAug 23, 2026
Minshew struggled in the preseason loss to Dallas Cowboys, failing to display the offensive competence expected; the source expresses concern that his poor performance reflects actual capability rather than a one-game aberration, noting 'tonight we didn't see a mad genius offensive guru, we saw someone who struggled,' and hopes the issues were specific to Minshew rather than systemic to the offense.NegativeRoleAug 22, 2026
Gardner Minshew will get the start in the preseason game against the Dallas Cowboys, indicating he is the primary quarterback for the Cardinals' preseason rotation.PositiveRoleAug 21, 2026
Minshew has been getting plenty of first-team reps and is at the ready for the backup role or for a starting position; he will start against the Dallas Cowboys in this weekend's preseason game and is expected to play the first half along with the remainder of the second-team offense.PositiveProjectionAug 16, 2026
Minshew looked like a Week 1 starter and has the offense down already. He completed three drives for 17 points total: an 11-play, 78-yard drive ending in a touchdown; a 10-play, 75-yard drive ending in a touchdown; and a 10-play drive ending in a field goal. He effectively used RB Jeremiah Love as both a runner and short-gain receiver, threw accurate passes to WR Jalen Brooks (9, 14, and 10 yards), and connected with WR Simi Fehoko for a touchdown.PositiveProjectionAug 14, 2026
Minshew delivered an excellent performance in the second series, finishing 14-for-16 for 102 yards with two touchdowns and zero picks, posting a 132.8 QB rating. The source emphasizes that if Brissett is the Week 1 starter, Minshew's strong live-game performance is 'such a great sign for this offense' and demonstrates the team will 'still compete' if something happens to Brissett, reflecting LaFleur's trait of developing efficient quarterback play.PositiveProjectionAug 14, 2026
Cardinals backup QB Gardner Minshew completed 14 of 16 passes for 101 yards and 2 touchdowns in relief, continuing the Cardinals' strong offensive showing in the preseason win over Las Vegas.NegativeRoleAug 13, 2026
Minshew is on the Cardinals roster but has not looked great in training camp alongside starter Jacoby Brissett. The source expresses concern that neither quarterback has turned a corner and questions whether they are the right guys for the season.NegativeRoleAug 12, 2026
Gardner Minshew's preseason playing time remains uncertain; the source poses the question "Will we be able to finally see Gardner Minshew in action?" as part of the quarterback group evaluation during preseason.PositiveRoleAug 11, 2026
Minshew continues to step in with the first team and has shown consistency with good touch on intermediate throws. He appears comfortable running the offense and is currently penciled in as QB2, though the coaching staff obviously wants Brissett to run the offense. Minshew shows eagerness to step in or step up.NegativeRoleAug 9, 2026
Minshew attended every OTA and minicamp class session and practice with the Cardinals, giving him a significant head start on learning the new LaFleur offense compared to Brissett. He showed flashes of capability to run the team in Week 1 and is described as perfectly capable of running an offense, though Carson Beck is receiving more attention.NegativeDepth ChartAug 5, 2026
Journeyman QB competing for Arizona Cardinals starting role. The source indicates it remains a possibility that either journeyman Gardner Minshew or rookie Carson Beck may be named the starter for Week 1, though Brissett has been penciled in on the team's first official depth chart.NegativeProjectionJul 30, 2026
Minshew has good accuracy but then will flip a pass towards a defender. He was picked off and has quite a few incompletions.NegativeDepth ChartJul 29, 2026
Gardner Minshew is positioned as the second-string quarterback behind Jacoby Brissett on the Arizona Cardinals depth chart. The source projects Minshew will get a couple of games if Brissett's lack of wins forces the Cardinals to make a change, with Beck expected to take over after Minshew's brief stint.PositiveRoleJul 25, 2026
QB Gardner Minshew is getting first-team reps in training camp and is the primary starter; the source notes he 'tossed the ball all around the yard' and if the Cardinals had a game tomorrow, 'it would be Minshew under center with Beck holding the tablet.' His favorite target so far has been Marvin Harrison.PositiveRoleJul 24, 2026
The Cardinals spoke loudly by slotting Gardner Minshew with the first-team at the start of training camp drills, signaling organizational preference over Jacoby Brissett. This depth chart positioning sends a clear message about the team's quarterback hierarchy and preference moving forward.PositiveRoleJul 24, 2026
Minshew arrived early during OTAs and has attended every minicamp and class meeting, spending every moment on the field learning the new LaFleur offense alongside fellow QBs Slovis and Beck. He is one of three backup QBs competing for reps while Brissett has been absent, positioning him as an active participant in the QB competition.NegativeRoleJul 23, 2026
Minshew is positioned as a potential competitor for the starting QB role with Jacoby Brissett and rookie Carson Beck, following Kyler Murray's release. The source indicates the QB situation could become a three-way competition if Brissett's contract holdout continues.NegativeRoleJul 22, 2026
GM Monti Ossenfort signed journeyman Gardner Minshew (6'-1, 225 pounds) in free agency as a dependable, experienced backup. Minshew has played in 63 games with 47 starts. The plan was for Minshew to settle in as the backup while Brissett started and Carson Beck developed on the bench.PositiveRoleJul 22, 2026
Signed as backup and looked good during offseason sessions; has made noise about working hard to claim the starting role. With the starting position opened up due to Brissett's absence from OTAs and minicamps, Minshew is positioned to compete for the job.