Cardinals' QB Moves Disappoint Fans

0:00It's March 9th. Here's your NFL news in two minutes. Subscribe to stay locked in all season. The Arizona Cardinals made some unexpected moves in free agency for their quarterback spot. They missed out on Malik Willis, who signed a three-year deal worth $67,500,000 with the Miami Dolphins, including $45,000,000 guaranteed. Instead, the team brought in veteran Gardner Minshew on a one-year contract worth $5,750,000. Up to $8,000,000 total. Meanwhile, Minshew joins Jacobi Preset, who's currently the top guy on the Dept chart. Both are career backups, setting up what looks like a low-key competition with no real starter in sight for the 2026 season. Fans are not thrilled about this. They've stuck through years of losing, including a 15 and 37 record over the last three seasons, and owner Michael Bidwill had talked. Up expectations for more wins next year. Now it feels like another tough sell at State Farm Stadium.

1:01According to reports, the Cardinals first try for Jimmy Garabolo, but pivoted to Minshew when those talks stalled. Minshew, a 29-year-old journeyman from his six NFL stop, has a 17 and 30-starting record with solid but unspectacular stats. Looking ahead, the team seems focused on the 2026 or 2027 drafts for a long-term answer, like a developmental pick. A strategy might pay off down the road, but it leaves them without much excitement or firepower right now. D&N is brought to you by our sponsor. Some people meditate. I just lay down and press play, S-O-L-I, solelypillow.com.