Jacoby Brissett wants extension that pays as a starter

[Shane]

But only $1.5 million in guaranteed money...

Poor guy

 

[Adrian]

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[mel typer]

But only $1.5 million in guaranteed money...

So if he starts all season he gets 9 mil but if he gets cut he gets 1.5 mil..I think we're already paying another QB that didn't pan out.

 

[Cheesebeef]

Only the Cardinals can do that to themselves, but at least I get to watch all their games on local television. As painful as that might be, it's something.

fair.

 

[JohnnyCakes]

you cant this guy starter money thats nuts. Just trade him they arent winning dink next year with or without him

 

[JosiahLee]

Maybe I fully guarantee his contract…That’s about it. Monti is an idiot if he redoes this deal and pays him like 25 mil or something to start. That would just be insane to me, but I guess the Cardinals are eager to accommodate his request - whatever that means.

 

[Chopper0080]

On how many teams would Brissett be starting? It's not like he is going to save the team next year. Did his performance last year earn him a new contract?

It's not his fault the Cardinals can't bring in a better player to be the starting QB.

 

[Ouchie-Z-Clown]

Per usual monti played perfectly! YES!!

 

[Ouchie-Z-Clown]

It's not his fault the Cardinals can't bring in a better player to be the starting QB.

But you don’t pay a guy for role, necessarily. You pay them for value. If we all agree he’s backup talent and he’s only starting due to Cardinals idiocy don’t pay him market for a starter because that’s not his value. Starting minshew instead of Jacoby isn’t going to materially change the trajectory of the season.

 

[vince56]

Smart from Jacoby, 1.5 million guaranteed is peanuts even for a backup. It depends on exactly how much he wants, but I expect Monti to throw him a bone.

This is it in a nutshell. Obviously there’s some humor for all of us considering the team’s record last year, but even if we draft Simpson or Beck, we’re going to need a bridge QB for at least half the year.

Otherwise - imagine we have game 1 and 2 against the Seahawks and Rams and we just tell a rookie “Yeah go get ‘em champ, I’m sure you’ll survive.”

 

[Chopper0080]

Maybe I fully guarantee his contract…That’s about it. Monti is an idiot if he redoes this deal and pays him like 25 mil or something to start. That would just be insane to me, but I guess the Cardinals are eager to accommodate his request - whatever that means.

Who knows what he wants but even if you kicked his salary to 15 mil in 2026, guaranteed it, and give him 5 mil guaranteed next year...it's nothing. They have 40 mil in cap space. 6 mil more in 2026 and a 5 mil cap hit in 2027 is peanuts compared to starting the offseason with him in a contract dispute.

 

[kerouac9]

But you don’t pay a guy for role, necessarily. You pay them for value. If we all agree he’s backup talent and he’s only starting due to Cardinals idiocy don’t pay him market for a starter because that’s not his value. Starting minshew instead of Jacoby isn’t going to materially change the trajectory of the season.

Probably not much, but having Minshew/slovis/rookie probably doesn’t materially change the quality of football we’ll see this season.

 

[Chopper0080]

But you don’t pay a guy for role, necessarily. You pay them for value. If we all agree he’s backup talent and he’s only starting due to Cardinals idiocy don’t pay him market for a starter because that’s not his value. Starting minshew instead of Jacoby isn’t going to materially change the trajectory of the season.

No, but it is a different role than they signed him for so he is asking for more. I could absolutely be wrong, but I don't think Brissett is asking for a huge dollar amount. He is 30+ and took a ton of hits last year. I don't think he is being unreasonable until further info shows he is.

 

[Chopper0080]

It's funny but how many people on this board would take a greater role with their company, which increases responsibilities, risks to personal health, and role without asking for a corresponding pay increase?

Especially after he already did that for 75% of the season last year without an increase in pay.

 

[Goldfield]

This is a nothing burger.

 

[Chopper0080]

But you don’t pay a guy for role, necessarily. You pay them for value. If we all agree he’s backup talent and he’s only starting due to Cardinals idiocy don’t pay him market for a starter because that’s not his value. Starting minshew instead of Jacoby isn’t going to materially change the trajectory of the season.

Ouchie out here willing to take on his bosses job but still get paid the same he is making now. lol

 

[mel typer]

It's funny but how many people on this board would take a greater role with their company, which increases responsibilities, risks to personal health, and role without asking for a corresponding pay increase?

Especially after he already did that for 75% of the season last year without an increase in pay.

He was 1-11 last season. I'm sure you understand management means having results. I'm absolutely sure Jacoby could definitely run a company. Straight into the ground.

 

[HammerCards]

What reason would we have to give him more money? He doesn't want to play under his current contract, fine. Roll with Minshew and a rook. He has zero leverage.

Can't understand how we have a handful of people saying give him a small bump. Why??

 

[HammerCards]

Ouchie out here willing to take on his bosses job but still get paid the same he is making now. lol

Not even remotely the same comparison.

 

[Syracusecards]

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so much for being able to trade him…. thank god we have Uncle Rico in the wings.

 

[daves]

But you don’t pay a guy for role, necessarily. You pay them for value. If we all agree he’s backup talent and he’s only starting due to Cardinals idiocy don’t pay him market for a starter because that’s not his value. Starting minshew instead of Jacoby isn’t going to materially change the trajectory of the season.

Haha, then Minshew holds out for a starter contract....

 

[Chopper0080]

He was 1-11 last season. I'm sure you understand management means having results. I'm absolutely sure Jacoby could definitely run a company. Straight into the ground.

He was good enough that they want to keep him in the job of starting QB apparently.

 

[BullheadCardFan]

MO is the one to blame

How about being proactive?

Open up communication with him and talk about things ahead of time

Hey JB we have a new coach and we need you in here with the new guys. We are expecting you to start. Let's talk about it

This conversation should have taken place months ago not right before the draft

MO is really showing how incompetent he is

 

[Chopper0080]

Not even remotely the same comparison.

Kinda exactly like that. He signed to be the backup. He did that in 2025. Now they want him to be the starter. That is a different role than he signed up for.

 

[Chopper0080]

MO is the one to blame

How about being proactive?

Open up communication with him and talk about things ahead of time

Hey JB we have a new coach and we need you in here with the new guys. We are expecting you to start. Let's talk about it

This conversation should have taken place months ago not right before the draft

MO is really showing how incompetent he is

Pretty much this. It should be a simple conversation and then goodwill gesture to show your team you reward guys who go beyond their role.