Jacoby Brissett, a veteran QB with ten years of NFL experience under his belt, is slated to replace Kyler Murray. He’s poised to get a shot leading the team in next week’s home opener at Lucas Oil Stadium. With Murray ruled out with an injury, that left the team in a difficult position. They’re hoping that Brissett’s remarkable experience will be enough to help carry them into the future.
In his ten seasons, Brissett has made a total of 53 starts, winning 19 and losing 34, filling time for teams looking for a longer-term option. With 53 career touchdown passes, he has proven to be a trustworthy backup quarterback. He began this current season as the starter, leading his team to victory in the opener but subsequently lost four consecutive games.
Following this lost stretch, Brissett was benched — the clearest indication of how far he’d fallen in a career4379. His most recent start came in Week 5 of last season, when he was with the New England Patriots. Prior to that, he was with the Indianapolis Colts from 2017-2020. In his short time there, he shaped the team’s offensive philosophy in profound ways.
As Brissett takes the field, tight end Trey McBride assured he would get it done.
“I think Jacoby’s, obviously, he’s played a long time in this league,” – Trey McBride
Brissett got a head start in his preparation as well. He has spent plenty of time after practices working with rookie wide receiver Marvin Harrison Jr. to develop their on-field connection.
This collaborative effort between Brissett and Harrison reflects their developing relationship as they work together to maximize their performance during the game. Covey said Brissett has put in extra time to get snaps with Harrison after practices. He’s doing everything he can to relax his arm, get them loaded and unloaded together.
“I have full trust in Jacoby” – Marvin Harrison Jr.
Brissett adds to the room experience and strong veteran presence. His contributions will be needed as he steps into this role at an exciting and important time for the team. He’s going to have a rude awakening as he tries to shift the team’s fortunes. His flexibility on the fly and leadership ability should come in handy over this difficult slate of games.
Brissett’s experience and veteran presence will be critical as he steps into this role at a pivotal moment for the team. His ability to adapt and lead will be put to the test as he aims to turn around the team’s fortunes following a challenging stretch of games.
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