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Arizona Cardinals head coach Mike LaFleur emphasizes the importance of cadence for rookie QB Carson Beck, calling it 'a massive weapon.' Beck's experience from pro-style programs gives him an advantage in mastering this skill.
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May 8, 2026; Tempe, AZ, USA; Arizona Cardinals quarterback Carson Beck (19) during rookie minicamp at Dignity Health Arizona Cardinals Training Center. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images
GLENDALE â One of the hardest learning curves for rookie quarterbacks is learning cadence, the Arizona Cardinals wonât seemingly donât have that probably with Carson Beck. Many rookies come from a collegiate system that used non-verbal cadence like clapping. In the NFL, clapping for the QBs has some restrictions that makes it much harder to do without being penalized. That reason alone is why head coach Mike LaFleur is dialed in on pre-snap orientation and teaching cadence.
LaFleur called cadence âa massive weaponâ and sees it an underrated skill that Beck has a much better grasp on than other rookies. At 24 years old coming from pro-style programs like Georgia and Miami, he understands weaponizing cadence for his benefit.
Arizona Cardinals head coach Mike LaFleur during rookie mini-camp practice on May 8, 2026, at the Dignity Health Arizona Cardinals Training Center in Tempe. Syndication: Arizona Republic
âYou can try to trick a defense or just kind of keeps them off balance. You can use cadence as a weapon. So obviously thatâs something that Iâm going to have to practice as I head into this, but I think itâll be good,â Beck said âYou can use that as a weapon if you can get good at it. So Iâm excited to kind of dive into that a little bit more.â
Mike LaFleur is teaching Carson Beck the importance of cadence as a critical skill for success in the NFL.
Cadence is seen as a 'massive weapon' because it can significantly impact a quarterback's ability to manage the game and execute plays effectively.
Carson Beck's experience in pro-style programs like Georgia and Miami gives him a better understanding of weaponizing cadence compared to other rookies.
Rookie quarterbacks often struggle with cadence due to the transition from non-verbal systems used in college to the more structured verbal systems in the NFL.
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Arizona Cardinals quarterback Carson Beck (19) huddles with his teammates during rookie mini-camp practice on May 8, 2026, at the Dignity Health Arizona Cardinals Training Center in Tempe. Syndication: Arizona Republic
LaFleur went deeper into the importance of it by highlighting the upper leg offenses have over the defense.
âThatâs the advantage we have on offense is we know when itâs going to be snapped, but we have to be able to use that as a weapon,â LaFleur said. âWe have to be able to change it up and do all the things.â
The first-year Cardinals coach highlighted Beckâs 43 collegiate games of experience by stating all the coverages he seen and different positions he played of whether under center, play action and much more. Many use the third-round pickâs age as a negative, not seeing any potential for him to grow. Regardless, Beck disagrees and believes that a player is constantly learning and improving in football.
May 8, 2026; Tempe, AZ, USA; Arizona Cardinals quarterback Carson Beck (19) during rookie minicamp at Dignity Health Arizona Cardinals Training Center. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images
Whether its in game, practice or meetings, Beck is more advanced than other rookies because of his experience and not behind them. Being the quarterback of the program that was runner-up in the National Championship game and being a late Day 2 pick puts a chip on his shoulder. During all his early interviews with the franchise, Beckâs motivation to showcase his skills is widely apparent.