Arizona Cardinals head coach Jonathan Gannon Rob Schumacher/The Republic / USA TODAY NETWORK

The Arizona Cardinals are extremely dedicated to maintaining secrecy regarding which quarterback will start their season opener.

The Cardinals are so determined to not name a starter that they aren't even letting either of the candidates speak to the media. Josh Dobbs and Clayton Tune, who are in contention to start against Washington, are not listed for media availability this week, even though quarterbacks customarily speak on Wednesdays.

Last week, Cardinals coach Jonathan Gannon said he felt it was a “competitive advantage” to avoid naming a starter. Most scoffed at that logic, as neither Dobbs nor Tune is seen as likely to give defenses fits. It makes Gannon look fairly silly, though that has been happening a lot lately.

Dobbs is the more experienced option after starting two games last year for Tennessee, though the Cardinals just acquired him at the end of the preseason. Tune is a fifth-round rookie. Gannon is determined to keep everyone on the edge of their seats to try to figure out which one will get the nod.

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