Who’s our next qb?

[dreamcastrocks]

Signing Malik Willis is writing off the season.

There is absolutely nothing in evidence that says otherwise.

And rolling with Brissett isn't? We have first hand evidence of his play here...

 

[kerouac9]

I don't get the desire to add Cousins.

He'll be 38 and in 2025 - well removed from his Achilles injury - with 8 starts he completed 61% of his passes at 6.4 yards per attempt with 10 TDs and 5 INTs for an 84.8 passer rating. He added 7 (!) rushing yards and a TD.

Brissett will be 34 and in 2025 with 12 starts he completed 65% of his passes at 6.9 yards per attempt with 23 TDs and 8 INTs for a 94.1 passer rating. He added 168 rushing yards and a TD.

The only pro-Cousins arguments I can muster are that he has experience in a Shanahan system (but Brissett's been in similar systems in Cleveland and New England) and that Brissett's stats last year reflected lots of "garbage time". On the other hand, Brissett is already familiar with the Cardinals' receivers and clearly has rapport with McBride and Wilson. Plus he's already under contract for cheap and would make a great mentor for a young QB.

I get it. But I think Cousins sets the floor at six wins and Brissett went 1-11 last season.

I have little doubt that Cousins can get more out of this receiving corps; I have a lot of doubt that the New England and Cleveland systems are similar to the McVay/Shanahan system.

 

[Harry]

Here's an interesting tidbit from The Athletic's Mock Draft 1.0 today:

Raiders' No. 1 Pick 'Virtually Unattainable'

To no surprise, the Raiders are not planning to trade the No. 1 overall pick. More at Pro Football Rumors.

www.profootballrumors.com

 

[Dback Jon]

And rolling with Brissett isn't? We have first hand evidence of his play here...

I'd rather use the money to invest in the trenches, then draft a QB in 2027

 

[ajcardfan]

There will be no big move on a QB. This upcoming season is already written off by the Cardinals.

 

[dreamcastrocks]

I'd rather use the money to invest in the trenches, then draft a QB in 2027

So pretty much giving up on the season, right?

 

[schutd]

Does Rodgers seem like the kind of person that would think himself beneath the defenses in this division? And the Ravens and Browns defense are hardly picnics. I don't see Rodgers ever saying "Nah, I'm not going there those defenses are too good for me".

At the end of the day his options are limited. The Jets are obviously not a destination. I don't see him going to the Vikings after being so long at the Packers, neither for himself or for the Vikings fans. His options are Browns, Dolphins and Cardinals, all of which are odds on for losing seasons, and Cards have an OC he apparently loves.

Its not really about what he thinks HIS abilities against these defenses are. All he has to do is go watch some film of our OL, and he'll realize he'll go from 42 to 52 years old in one season behind them.

 

[Dback Jon]

So pretty much giving up on the season, right?

There is no QB available in 2026 that will get us out of 4th in the NFC west with our current talent

 

[TRW]

Willis will command lots more than he is worth. Might be decent or he might be Clint Longley.

 

[some dumb guy]

All he has to do is go watch some film

Hey...maybe if Kyler would...never mind

 

[some dumb guy]

There is no QB available in 2026 that will get us out of 4th in the NFC west with our current talent

I'll agree...but that's why they have off season FA and the draft so we should have better talent next season...said a lightsider

Lightsider vs Darksider...this could knock Long John Silver's out of the top spot of discussion LOL

 

[BritCard]

And rolling with Brissett isn't? We have first hand evidence of his play here...

We do have first hand evidence of 280 passing yards per game, 23 TDs and 8 INTs.

 

[BritCard]

Its not really about what he thinks HIS abilities against these defenses are. All he has to do is go watch some film of our OL, and he'll realize he'll go from 42 to 52 years old in one season behind them.

Steelers O line has generally been trash, that didn't put him off.

And as I said, his realistic options are Cards, Fins or Browns.

 

[BritCard]

There is no QB available in 2026 that will get us out of 4th in the NFC west with our current talent

Yup. The dumbest move would be throwing away future resources in a desperate attempts to be slightly closer to 3rd place.

 

[TheCardFan]

Rodgers wants to win - he is certainly not coming to Arizona unless its for vacation.

 

[Stout]

An expired coupon to Burger King?

No, Long John Silver's.

 

[Stout]

Here's an interesting tidbit from The Athletic's Mock Draft 1.0 today:

Do it!

 

[Dan H]

I get it. But I think Cousins sets the floor at six wins and Brissett went 1-11 last season.

I have little doubt that Cousins can get more out of this receiving corps; I have a lot of doubt that the New England and Cleveland systems are similar to the McVay/Shanahan system.

I don't know how much faith you can put in Brissett's stats given we were playing from behind a lot and without a decent running game.

 

[schutd]

Steelers O line has generally been trash, that didn't put him off.

And as I said, his realistic options are Cards, Fins or Browns.

Perhaps I missed it, has he been taken off the board for re-signing with the Steelers? That to me seems the most realistic option. I, for the life of me, cant see him playing for any of those three organizations. I guess we'll see.

 

[Weenus O'Baggins]

I got an idea for our next QB.

He has started 7 games and check these stats out:

62.4% passing 1938 yards 11 TDs. 275 yards per start.

For those that didn't take the bait, that was Kevin Kolb when we bit on his small sample size

 

[football karma]

For those that didn't take the bait, that was Kevin Kolb when we bit on his small sample size

some historic contrarianism:

Kolb was pretty good until concussions ruined his career

the Cards also traded a starting corner and a 2nd round pick for him

 

[Dback Jon]

I'll agree...but that's why they have off season FA and the draft so we should have better talent next season...said a lightsider

Lightsider vs Darksider...this could knock Long John Silver's out of the top spot of discussion LOL

The quickest way to get out of the basement is with an elite QB. Not available right now


Build the trenches. Then get the Qb

 

[slanidrac16]

Giving this dude $35 million a year would be so Cardinals.

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He’s not getting that here.

 

[Chopper0080]

Perhaps I missed it, has he been taken off the board for re-signing with the Steelers? That to me seems the most realistic option. I, for the life of me, cant see him playing for any of those three organizations. I guess we'll see.

Rodgers wants to feel wanted, an wants people around him that he likes. In those respects, AZ is an option. Also I think the indoor stadiums and divisional weather are probably more appealing. I would prefer Cousins over him, but he gets the ball out of his hands fast, and he pairs well with timing and rhythm guys like MHJ and Wilson and McBride. Rodgers doesn't really hold onto the ball anymore to push it deep but the Cardinals also don't really have a guy they want to do that with.

All that said, I have no clue what goes on in Rodgers head so...

 

[Chopper0080]

some historic contrarianism:

Kolb was pretty good until concussions ruined his career

the Cards also traded a starting corner and a 2nd round pick for him

History also says that Malik Willis has been more ass than good.