Cardinals' Joshua Dobbs 'prepared,' expecting to start Week 1 - ESPN

TEMPE, Ariz. — New Arizona Cardinals quarterback Joshua Dobbs said he was «excited» when he found out he was getting traded from the Cleveland Browns last Thursday after nearly signing with Arizona in the spring.

Dobbs said he was «definitely» close to joining the Cardinals as a free agent but said his familiarity with the Browns, with whom he played most of the 2022 season, led him to return to Ohio.

«Everything works out for a reason, right?» Dobbs said in his first news conference with his new team.

Dobbs will end up having about two weeks to learn the Cardinals' offense, his teammates' names and their tendencies before Arizona plays the Washington Commanders in Week 1. Even though coach Jonathan Gannon declined to name a starting quarterback for the season opener, Dobbs said he has put the expectations of being a starter on himself.

Kyler Murray will open the season on the physically unable to perform list and miss at least the first four games.

«I know the QB situation's gonna play out however the coaches see fit,» Dobbs said of the team's decision between him and fifth-round rookie Clayton Tune. «But, for me, I come in ready to compete every single day. I push myself, but also approach the room in that way, and so I'm excited to be a part of it and be a part of the team.»

Should Dobbs have the opportunity to start against Washington, having played just eight games in six seasons, he said he feels like he'll be ready because of the time it has taken him to reach the point of being a Week 1 starter.

«If that is the case, you know, I put in a ton of work,» he said. «I have a ton of sweat equity, and I'm extremely prepared for the opportunity, but that doesn't mean I'm ever complacent, using every hour, every minute of