NEXT MAN UP

by Miguel Fernandez


NEXT MAN UP: Why Arizona Should Run It With Jacoby Brissett


Arizona football might be entering another turning point.


Rumors swirl. Reports grow louder. The quarterback situation feels uncertain. Whether separation happens or not, one thing is clear:


This franchise may be forced to move forward.


And if that moment comes?


Next man up.


Jacoby Brissett.


The Calm in the Storm

 

 


Last season, when chaos hit, when injuries shifted the depth chart, when uncertainty surrounded the locker room — Jacoby Brissett stepped in and steadied the ship.


He didn’t panic.

He didn’t make headlines.

He just played football.


Over the course of the season, Brissett threw for over 3,300 yards with 23 touchdowns and just 8 interceptions. That’s efficiency. That’s discipline. That’s protecting the football.


But numbers only tell part of the story.



Leadership You Can Feel

 



There’s a difference between talent and presence.


Brissett carries himself like a veteran. Calm. Controlled. Accountable.


Teammates respond to that.


When things get loud, he stays quiet. When the moment gets big, he stays steady. He doesn’t force throws. He doesn’t force drama. He manages the game. He leads.


In a time where Arizona needs stability more than flash, that matters.



Why “Next Man Up” Fits the Desert

 



Arizona fans know adversity. We’ve seen seasons flip. We’ve seen expectations crash. We’ve seen promise turn into frustration.


But we also know grit.


Running it with Brissett wouldn’t be surrendering. It would be choosing stability. Choosing leadership. Choosing a quarterback who protects the ball and commands the huddle.


Is he flashy? No.


Is he disciplined, experienced, and respected? Yes.


And sometimes that’s exactly what a team needs.



A New Coach, A New Direction

 


With a new head coach at the helm, the offense is being evaluated from the ground up. Every position. Every role.


Brissett already proved he can operate within structure. He’s not trying to be bigger than the system — he plays within it.


That’s a powerful fit for a team trying to establish identity.


This Isn’t About Hate. It’s About Direction.

 

 


This isn’t anti-anyone.


This is pro-Arizona.


If the franchise truly resets, if a new era begins, then leadership and composure must come first.


And right now, Jacoby Brissett represents that.


Final Word

 

 


Next man up isn’t just a phrase.


It’s a mindset.


Arizona may be standing at the edge of a decision. And if that decision means turning the page, then maybe it’s time to lean into the veteran who already showed he can carry the weight.


Calm. Steady. Accountable.


Run it with Brissett.


From the Heart of the Birdgang.

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