Cardinals QB coach Matt Schaub called plays in preseason finale
The Cardinals piled up 492 yards of offense with Matty Schaub calling plays.
In a preseason game against the Green Bay Packers, Arizona Cardinals quarterbacks coach Matt Schaub took the field and called plays. Despite facing backups against backups, the Cardinals put up an impressive statistic sheet, averaging 6.2 yards per play in 79 attempts. They scored 27 first downs, converted 9 of 15 third-down opportunities and maintained possession for 37 minutes and 31 seconds.
In the opening half, the team racked up 323 yards on 42 plays, with 16 first downs and 20 minutes of possession. Schaub, who played quarterback for 17 seasons before transitioning to coaching, was calling the plays for the first time. He spoke of his return to coaching, driven by a passion for the game and a desire to step away from his prior role as a football analyst with the Atlanta Falcons.
Head coach Mike LaFleur welcomed Schaub's experience, highlighting his ability to connect with players on a foundational level and his calm demeanor on the sidelines. Meanwhile, Packers head coach Matt LaFleur revealed that starting quarterback Jordan Love took over play-calling in the second half, performing admirably.
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