Joshua Dobbs

Just weeks after making the trade for him, the Cardinals have named Josh Dobbs their week 1 starter over rookie Clayton Tune. Dobbs started the final two games for the Tennessee Titans last year, totalling 411 yards, 2td/2int and two losses. Sending Dobbs out against one of the league’s top defenses in the Washington Commanders with this talent starved roster is going to be a tough task for Dobbs, so he better hope that he has that fire in his gut.

Like shuffling chairs on the Titanic, it ultimately doesn’t matter from a fantasy perspective. It might prove a slight upgrade for Marquise Brown, Trey McBride and Zach Ertz, at least over rookie Clayton Tune, but realistically it’s going to be a tough matchup no matter what. Dobbs has experience in the league which was more than likely the reason for giving him the nod, at least for week 1.

The Cleveland Browns made a surprising move on Thursday, trading backup quarterback Joshua Dobbs to the Arizona Cardinals for a fifth-round pick in 2024. Dobbs, who had been named the team’s No. 2 quarterback by coach Kevin Stefanski earlier in the day, will join the Cardinals, who are looking for a temporary replacement for injured starter Kyler Murray.

The trade means that rookie Dorian Thompson-Robinson, who has impressed in the preseason, will be promoted to backup behind Deshaun Watson, the Browns’ starting quarterback. Thompson-Robinson, a fifth-round pick from UCLA, has shown great potential and versatility in the Browns’ offense.

The Cardinals, on the other hand, are hoping that Dobbs can provide some stability and experience at the quarterback position while Murray recovers from knee surgery. Murray, having an MVP-caliber season before getting hurt, is expected to miss the entire 2023 season. Dobbs will compete with Colt McCoy, Clayton Tune, David Blough, and Jeff Driskel for the starting job in Arizona.