LaFleur: Brissett not at fault for Cardinals' latest setback
Cardinals coach Mike LaFleur said Jacoby Brissett should not be blamed for the team's latest defeat. LaFleur's comment came after Arizona suffered a franchise-record ninth consecutive home loss, a blowout against Detroit, and as questions linger about a possible quarterback change.
Arizona coach Mike LaFleur publicly backed Jacoby Brissett after the Cardinals’ most recent loss, saying the quarterback should not carry the blame. The defeat came against Detroit and marked a team-record ninth straight home loss. With the club struggling, speculation has continued about whether Arizona might make a change at quarterback. In the broader NFL context, coaches often face questions about protecting starters when results sour, while fans and analysts debate how much responsibility falls on the player under center.
The story could affect Cardinals fans, players, and coaches by intensifying public debate over the quarterback position and team leadership. If support for Brissett is questioned, it may shape how fans and media view LaFleur’s decisions, and it could influence player confidence or locker-room mood. At a community level, a prolonged home losing streak may dampen local enthusiasm, though it could also spark more discussion about how the team moves forward. These effects are speculative and depend on future results.