GLENDALE – For the first time since joining the franchise, Arizona Cardinals quarterback Gardner Minshew spoke to the media. Following Wednesday’s OTAs, the 30-year-old showed Arizona fans his laid back personality, detailing his living situation in a RV and his hobbies of line fishing. However, when the discussion shifted towards football, Minshew showcased his in-depth perspective on new head coach Mike LaFleur’s offense.
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Arizona Cardinals quarterback Gardner Minshew II (15) throws passes in front of quarterback Carson Beck (19) during organized team activities at the Cardinals Training Facility in Tempe on May 27, 2026.
Minshew on LaFleur’s offensive scheme:
The seven-year pro compared it the offense to his time in college under the leadership of Mike Leach at Washington State. During his lone season as a Cougar, Minshew led the Pac-12 in pass attempts, completions percentage, passing yards and touchdowns. He played the best football of his career, and despite not reaching those heights in the NFL thus far, LaFleur gives Minshew his best opportunity to replicate that production.
Arizona Cardinals head coach Mike LaFleur during rookie mini-camp practice on May 8, 2026, at the Dignity Health Arizona Cardinals Training Center in Tempe.
Minshew detailed the simplicity of the first-year head coach’s schemes that is hidden behind pre-snap movement and formations. LaFleur has given Minshew and other players “confidence” by being able to install the offense so effortlessly during OTAs. The absence of last year’s starter Jacoby Brissett has given the former Pro Bowler first-team reps and an opportunity to build a bond with his new teammates, as they all try to learn this new system together.
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Reporter Tanner Tortorella covers general assignment for Burn City Sports. You can follow him on his X account, @TannerTSports
