The Arizona Cardinals were expecting to be shorthanded at quarterback with the start of the offseason program. In addition to being without Kyler Murray for football activities as he receivers from a torn ACL, backup Colt McCoy was expected to be limited after having a minor offseason procedure.
That might not be the case.
“Colt, he’s doing great,” said head coach Jonathan Gannon Tuesday with the start of the offseason program. “He gets a little extra work here and there but he’s ready to go.”
In Phase 1 of the offseason program, which covers the first two weeks, it is all “dead-ball activities” so nothing is major football work.
Gannon said he likes where Murray is at with his rehab and also likes where David Blough is.
While Murray is out, McCoy and Blough will compete for the main backup spot with the potential to start games at the beginning of the season before Murray’s return.
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