With Colt McCoy now released, and Kyler Murray officially unavailable for the first four weeks, the Arizona Cardinals’ quarterback options seem to have boiled down to two names:
Thank you for reading this post, don't forget to subscribe!Joshua Dobbs or Clayton Tune
As for head coach Jonathan Gannon, he appears inclined to withhold the declaration of his team’s Week One starting quarterback for a little while longer.
Gannon credited wanting a “competitive advantage” as the reason he is hesitant to declare a starter, per Ari Meirov.
#Cardinals HC Jonathan Gannon says he won't name a Week 1 starting QB because he wants to maintain a "competitive advantage." pic.twitter.com/m8wJvSkKX0
— Ari Meirov (@MySportsUpdate) August 28, 2023
The Cardinals’ head coach also offered insights into his decision to release veteran QB Colt McCoy.
“Just like with every decision…we look at the body of work…felt like it was in the best interest of the team.”
Jonathan Gannon speaks on the Cardinals decision to release Colt McCoy.#BirdGang pic.twitter.com/RYH0rYLMbm
— PHNX Cardinals (@PHNX_Cardinals) August 28, 2023
With Week One approaching, the signs strongly point toward the Cardinals handing over the football to Joshua Dobbs.
Last year with the Titans, Dobbs started two games in which he averaged 205.5 passing yards and tossed two touchdowns.
The Cardinals remain the only team that has not declared an official starting quarterback for this season.
