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Arizona Cardinals: 3 possible backup quarterback candidates

By Scott Allen

NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA - DECEMBER 30: Teddy Bridgewater #5 of the New Orleans Saints throws a pass against the Carolina Panthers during the first half at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome on December 30, 2018 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images)
NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA - DECEMBER 30: Teddy Bridgewater #5 of the New Orleans Saints throws a pass against the Carolina Panthers during the first half at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome on December 30, 2018 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images) /
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INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA – NOVEMBER 25: Brock Osweiler #8 of the Miami Dolphins warms before the game against the Indianapolis Colts at Lucas Oil Stadium on November 25, 2018 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images)
INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA – NOVEMBER 25: Brock Osweiler #8 of the Miami Dolphins warms before the game against the Indianapolis Colts at Lucas Oil Stadium on November 25, 2018 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images) /

Brock Osweiler

Could the former Arizona State product return back to play in the Valley?  Sure, it wouldn’t be at Sun Devil Stadium but it is a thought the Cardinals should give.

After a successful stint as the Denver Broncos savior a few years ago, he ended up a bust with the Houston Texans.  Last season he played admirably as a replacement for the injured Ryan Tannehill with the Miami Dolphins.

He had a 63.5 percent pass completion percentage in 2019.  He threw six touchdowns against four interceptions.

There have been no rumors of Osweiler coming to Arizona but he is available and might even end up being cheaper than what Glennon cost them.  Osweiler has an arm that could be exploited in Kliff Kingsbury‘s offense if called upon.

He’s not a guy you want to have carry your franchise but like he did in Miami, he could keep you in contention if a starter went down and the team needed you for a few weeks.  If he doesn’t end up in Arizona, it will be interesting to see where he does land.

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