Jacoby Brissett Is Doing Nothing, and Arizona Fans Are Still Fine With a $10 Million Contract

Alright, 12s, deep breaths everyone. Another week, another set of wild headlines from around the league, and honestly, sometimes you just gotta shake your head at what's going on out there. Especially when *our* Mariners just got absolutely hammered, losing 10-1 to the Nationals. Like, seriously? Ten runs? After that sting, it almost makes you wonder what kind of chaos other teams are dealing with. And let me tell you, what's brewing in Arizona with their quarterback Jacoby Brissett is something else entirely. It's a situation that truly has the whole league raising an eyebrow, and it makes you appreciate how our front office handles business.

Brissett's Big Stand (or Sit?)

So, here’s the scoop from the desert. Jacoby Brissett, the guy reportedly set to lead the Cardinals, has been playing a very particular kind of hardball. The dude held out of *all* voluntary OTAs. Like, totally ghosted them. Then, during mandatory minicamp, he "held in." What does that even mean? It means he showed up, technically, but did absolutely nothing. Zilch. Nada. Why? Because our man Brissett is waiting for a new contract, one that pays him like a bona fide starting quarterback. Now, the Cardinals haven't come out publicly and slapped the "starter" label on him yet, but trust me, reporters Josh Weinfuss and John Gambadoro have both spilled the beans: Brissett is their guy. Can you imagine that kind of standoff? A starting QB essentially on strike for a fatter paycheck while the team is trying to get ready? It's wild.

The Fans' Wild Card Bet

But here’s where it gets really nuts, and honestly, a little shocking. You'd think after a player does that, the fans would be up in arms, right? Demanding answers? Nope. A recent fan survey asked how much they’d change Brissett’s contract, and the results were baffling. Fans are apparently *fine* with giving the guy a slight bump, raising him up to around $10 million and guaranteeing it. Ten million bucks for a guy who just essentially mailed in minicamp? The article’s author, Seth Cox, was straight-up shocked, and honestly, so am I! You gotta remember, Brissett was the quarterback for a team that went a dismal 1-11 with him starting, losing nine straight games. Yeah, he had a "modicum of success statistically," but 1-11? And still, fans are cool with a $10 million guarantee? Right now, FanDuel Sportsbook has Brissett as the heavy favorite to start Game 1 at -350 odds, with Gardner Minshew at +420 and Carson Beck at +700. And get this: the Cardinals aren't favored to win a single game this season. Not one! What an absolutely wild card of a situation to watch unfold out there. While that mess is going down, we're all looking forward to our own teams getting back on track. For the Mariners, every game is a chance to bounce back from that Nationals drubbing. Let’s go, M's, show 'em what Seattle is made of!

This article was created with AI assistance and reviewed by Seattle On Tap editorial staff. Always verify information with official team sources.