Odelay: Beck shines for Cardinals in HOF game

Key Points:

• The Arizona Cardinals invested a third-round pick (65th overall) in rookie QB Carson Beck, who is expected to back up veteran Jacoby Brissett in the 2025 season while potentially competing for a starting role later in the year.
• Jacoby Brissett, currently the Week 1 starter, signed a new contract with a $15.5 million base salary and up to $21 million with incentives, but he is still set to become a free agent after the season and is seeking a raise and more guarantees.
• Beck, recovering from right elbow UCL surgery in December 2024, is viewed as a conservative pocket passer with limited deep passing but good game management skills; Cardinals coach Mike LaFleur indicated it would not be detrimental if Beck sits for part or all of his rookie year.
• The Cardinals' quarterback room also includes Gardner Minshew, and there is speculation that the team may consider adding dual-threat QB Sorsby via the supplemental draft, who could challenge Beck for playing time.
• While Brissett’s ability to distribute the ball benefits the Cardinals' pass catchers, Beck’s development and potential future starting opportunities depend on his performance in training camp and the team’s overall success during the season.