When a team finishes 3-12, it's easy for individual performances to get lost in the noise. But if you watched the Arizona Cardinals last season - and yes, that took some dedication - you saw flashes of offensive promise, even in a tough year.
One of the more intriguing storylines? The resurgence of veteran quarterback Jacoby Brissett, who quietly put together one of the best seasons of his career.
And now, the man who helped engineer that production is getting serious attention.
Connor Senger, the Cardinals’ pass game specialist, is on the radar for two playoff-caliber organizations. Both the Buffalo Bills and Green Bay Packers are set to interview the 30-year-old for their vacant quarterbacks coach roles, according to NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero. Senger, who just wrapped up his third season with Arizona and recently called plays at the East-West Shrine Bowl, is starting to emerge as a name to watch in coaching circles.
Let’s be clear - Brissett didn’t just manage games this year. He completed nearly 65 percent of his passes for 3,366 yards and 23 touchdowns.
Those are strong numbers for any quarterback, let alone a journeyman stepping into a difficult situation behind a shaky offensive line and without a full-strength receiver room. His top targets included breakout tight end Trey McBride, rookie wideout Michael Wilson, and Marvin Harrison Jr., who showed flashes despite dealing with injuries throughout the season.
That kind of production, especially from a backup QB, doesn’t happen in a vacuum. It speaks to a system that worked - and a coach who knew how to get the most out of his players. That’s where Senger comes in.
The coaching carousel is already spinning for Arizona. Former offensive coordinator Drew Petzing has taken the same job in Detroit, and now Senger could be the next assistant out the door. For Buffalo and Green Bay, this is a chance to bring in a young, rising offensive mind who’s shown he can elevate quarterback play - even under less-than-ideal conditions.
Think about the potential fits. In Buffalo, Senger could be paired with Josh Allen, a dynamic MVP-caliber quarterback who’s still refining his consistency.
In Green Bay, he’d work with Jordan Love, whose breakout campaign has fans believing he might be the next long-term answer under center. Neither team boasts an All-Pro wide receiver at the moment, which puts even more emphasis on scheme, timing, and quarterback development - areas where a creative quarterbacks coach can make a real difference.
Of course, Senger’s résumé is still relatively short. He hasn’t run an NFL offense, and his most visible work came in a season where the Cardinals were, frankly, out of the spotlight.
But that doesn’t mean the work wasn’t impressive. When a backup QB outperforms expectations - and does it with poise, efficiency, and production - teams take notice of the people behind the scenes.
Whether or not Senger lands with the Bills or Packers remains to be seen. But the fact that two playoff contenders are giving him a look says a lot.
He’s not a secret anymore. And if he can help unlock even more from Allen or Love, we might be talking about him as one of the league’s next top quarterback whisperers.
The Cardinals, meanwhile, are in transition, searching for a new head coach and potentially reshaping their entire offensive staff. If they want to retain some continuity - and keep developing young talent - holding onto Senger could be a smart move.
But with interviews lined up and opportunity knocking, Arizona might not get that chance.