Jacoby Brissett doesn’t sound like a quarterback easing into a new setup. He sounds like a veteran who has already spotted the wrinkle that matters most in Mike LaFleur’s offense: the rhythm between the man calling the plays and the man taking the snaps.
Speaking with Ian Rapoport on Tuesday, Brissett pointed to how much changes from week to week in Arizona’s new system.
“Every week is different, as far as what's being asked of you. The biggest difference is the guys calling the plays.
That's what we have training camp for, that's why we're going through a lot of these live situations. Putting us in situations where (LaFleur) and I are clicking a little bit faster than (we) need to be.
That's the most exciting thing,” the Cardinals quarterback told Ian Rapoport on Tuesday.
That chemistry matters even more now because Brissett is the clear starter in Arizona. The Cardinals brought in LaFleur as their new head coach for the 2026 NFL season, and the plan is simple: build the offense around Brissett and give him the best shot to succeed.
Brissett’s résumé gives him some credibility when he talks about adjustment. He’s been around the league, worked under different coaches, and played for all kinds of teams.
Last season, he stepped into the starting role and held it for 14 games, throwing for 3,366 yards with 23 touchdowns and just eight interceptions. The Cardinals still finished with only three wins, but Brissett’s production under center was steady.
Arizona has now doubled down on him. He signed a new contract with the team and got a pay raise for 2026, locking him in as the quarterback to guide LaFleur’s offense. That starts in Week 1, when the Cardinals open on the road against the Los Angeles Chargers.
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