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Cardinals Draft Carson Beck, Plan Patient Quarterback Development

Veterans Jacoby Brissett plus Gardner Minshew give Beck time to learn.

Overview

  • Arizona drafted Miami quarterback Carson Beck with pick No. 65 and coach Mike LaFleur said the rookie benefits from sitting early.
  • The depth chart features Jacoby Brissett and Gardner Minshew, giving the team veteran starters while Beck learns the system.
  • Beck brings big-game experience from Georgia and Miami yet faces concerns about interceptions, arm strength, and accuracy after a turnover-heavy finish to college.
  • General manager Monti Ossenfort said there was little trade interest in moving up to No. 3, which he used to explain why Arizona stuck to its board.
  • ESPN reported Texas Tech’s Brendan Sorsby could enter the NFL supplemental draft if he loses NCAA eligibility, a route that would cost a team next year’s pick and that some in Arizona circles want the club to explore.