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After weeks of QB drama in the desert, the Cardinals find out they have lots of other problems
The Arizona Cardinals got smoked by the Seattle Seahawks 44-22 on Sunday, losing for the ninth straight time against their NFC West opponent. The Cardinals (3-6) were never competitive, falling into a 35-0 hole by the middle of the second quarter before limping to the finish in an embarassing performance.
The Cardinals signed quarterback Jeff Driskel to the practice squad, one day after placing Kyler Murray on injured reserve, ruling him out four weeks.
Israel Woolfork, the guy everyone calls Iz or Izzy, is in his third season as the Arizona Cardinals quarterbacks coach. He arrived with offensive coordinator Drew Petzing after they were both together with the Cleveland Browns.
Six days ago, Jacoby Brissett looked like the veteran quarterback who could keep the Arizona Cardinals afloat until Kyler Murray returns from a foot injury later this season. After five straight losses by a combined 13 points,
The head coach of the Cardinals believes in starter Miller Moss despite his struggles, but seems to have contingency plans ready if need be.
With a traditional, pocket-passing quarterback, the Cardinals had unlocked the under-center, play-action game favored by offensive coordinator Drew Petzing. Their offensive line looked more cohesive because Brissett trusted it, instead of bailing at the first sign of pressure.
No such quarterback controversies in Seattle where the Seahawks have won three in a row. Darnold and his flock of playmakers are a constant threat to take one to the house. That is imperative this week as Seattle may have to make do without a handful of key defensive stalwarts.
Future Hall of Fame QB Drew Brees was very clear on his thoughts towards the Arizona Cardinals' quarterback situation.