Playing in the Hall of Fame Game means an earlier reporting date for training camp than some players might prefer, but one member of the Cardinals is really looking forward to their matchup with the Panthers.
Rookie quarterback Carson Beck has gotten some extra work this offseason with Jacoby Brissett skipping voluntary workouts and he said on Wednesday that he’s itching to continue the process of mastering “the mental side” of playing quarterback in the NFL. The third-round pick figures to get plenty of work against Carolina to help in that process and Beck said he has his eyes on the preseason opener.
“It’s already on my mind right now,” Beck said, via David Brandt of the Associated Press. “The break is not much of a break. Obviously, we’ll be working. I’m just speaking for myself, but the other guys understand that, too. We know the mission that we’re on, especially for myself. Making sure I’m prepared and ready for those moments.”
Brissett is still seen as the likely starter to open the season in Arizona, but other rookies have used strong preseasons to upset depth charts and Beck’s focus on maximizing every rep should only help his chances of getting a chance to play in meaningful games in the near future.
