Is Jacoby Brissett feeling the heat after rise of Carson Beck?

The play of Arizona Cardinals rookie quarterback Carson Beck in the Hall of Fame Game left some saying that he should receive an opportunity to compete with journeyman Jacoby Brissett for the team's starting job. 

There currently seems to be no sign that Brissett is in danger of losing the QB1 gig. That said, ESPN's Josh Weinfuss noted that Brissett had a rather rough day on the practice field over the weekend. 

Jacoby Brissett endures "atypical" struggles during practice

"Brissett struggled with the deep ball throughout practice Sunday, missing approximately seven deep balls," Weinfuss wrote. "Some were long. Some were wide. Four were to Marvin Harrison Jr. It was an atypical performance from Brissett, who, until Sunday, had been consistent with his deep balls throughout training camp, typically putting them in a place where only his receivers can catch them. After practice, Brissett set out to rectify his misses. He and Harrison spent about 15 minutes working on deep balls from approximately 30 yards. It looked as though Brissett was working on his deep touch to get his passes where Harrison can make a play."

On its own, a quarterback enduring a poor practice in early August shouldn't set off alarms. However, an outside observer may wonder if Brissett is aware that some members of the NFL community feel Beck should receive an opportunity to compete for more than the QB2 job after the first-year pro completed 15-of-19 passes for 188 yards, a touchdown and zero interceptions against the Carolina Panthers on Aug. 6. 

Carson Beck produced yet another strong performance after Hall of Fame Game

According to Donnie Druin of Sports Illustrated, Beck emerged as one of the winners of the Cardinals' Red and White scrimmage on Sunday.

Weinfuss seemed to agree with that assessment.

"Rookie quarterback Carson Beck had a strong finish to Sunday's practice," Weinfuss added. "He hit rookie wide receiver Reggie Virgil for a touchdown in the back of the end zone and had a quiet celebration to himself afterward. That came after Beck hit wide receiver Bryson Green on a deep ball but then threw an interception."

Brissett received a reworked deal in late July that presumably will keep him atop the depth chart through the start of the regular season. Nevertheless, chatter about Beck's status may grow louder if he plays well in the next preseason game at the Las Vegas Raiders.