GLENDALE – Everyone has an opinion on the current Arizona Cardinals quarterback controversy. Many fans have gone on social media to voice their support for backup quarterback Jacoby Brissett, who’s been the starter for the past two weeks due to Kyler Murray’s foot injury. Brissett has played well in his two appearances, throwing for 599 passing yards, four touchdowns and only one interception.
Thank you for reading this post, don't forget to subscribe!Fans might be too quick to put aside a seven-year starter in Murray after only two weeks. However, analysts have come in to voice their support for how Brissett has played recently, including former Cardinals quarterback Kurt Warner.
Arizona Cardinals quarterback Jacoby Brissett (7) warms up before they play against the Green Bay Packers at State Farm Stadium in Glendale on Oct. 19, 2025. © Joe Rondone/The Republic / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images
Warner on why he believes in Brissett:
Warner appeared on the PHNX Cardinals podcast and spoke highly of the career backup. Brissett has started in 57 games in his decade-long career, going 19-36 in those games. During his tenure in the NFL, Brissett has earned the reputation of being one of the premier backup quarterbacks in the NFL. He’s started a game for six different franchise, winning a game for five of them (Arizona being the lone exception).
Oct 12, 2025; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; Arizona Cardinals quarterback Jacoby Brissett (7) passes the ball against the Indianapolis Colts during the first quarter of the game at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-Imagn Images
Under the play calling of offensive coordinator Drew Petzing, Brissett has blossomed in a system that he feels comfortable in, and the tape shows it. Warner believes the 32-year-old could be a starter on multiple teams, but has his reason play made the Cardinals one of those team?
The answer is likely no. Arizona is paying Murray over $50 million and won’t be able to offload his contract till 2027 to avoid dead money in the cap space. Regardless of the cap implications, the franchise has invested too much into Murray to switch after only two weeks away. Despite some support from a Hall of Famer, Brissett will surely return to the bench when Murray is healthy.
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Reporter Tanner Tortorella covers general assignment for Burn City Sports. You can follow him on his X account, @TannerTSports
