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For all intents and purposes it can be assumed that Thursday's game against the Tennessee Titans will be the final chance for both Kevin Kolb and John Skelton to audition for the role of Arizona Cardinals starting quarterback.

It's John Skelton's turn to start, so he'll get the first shot at impressing the coaches. Kevin Kolb will also get some snaps, and as offensive coordinator Mike Miller told Arizona Sports 620's Doug and Wolf Tuesday, the hope is the QBs will continue to improve.

"I think we are just trying to build that continuity, see these guys continue to expand what we're able to operate," Miller said. "And just see the physical things -- the accuracy, just being aware of the pre-snap reads, the poise.

"And then just the anticipation, just the overall continued development within their job and the offense."

So in a perfect world both Skelton and Kolb would play well, though that task may be a bit more difficult now that left tackle Levi Brown is out after suffering a torn tricep last Friday against Oakland Raiders.

That leaves the inexperienced D.J. Young getting the nod Thursday in Tennessee, and he'll be followed by a few others whom the coaches want to get a look at in one of the most crucial positions in the game.

listen Listen: Mike Miller, Arizona Cardinals offensive coordinator
As Cardinals Camp finishes up, Mike Miller talks to Doug and Wolf about what he is looking for in Thursday's preseason game. Also, how it has been going through the QB competition. Plus, his thoughts on Ryan Williams, Michael Floyd, and John Skelton.
"When you play in the NFL these are things that happen," Miller said of Brown's injury. "That's why you have depth on your roster. Opportunities come about. This is unfortunate, Levi was a real anchor for us."

Miller made sure to add that Brown will continue to be an anchor for the team in the future, but said this is a chance for the younger players to show what they can do.

But really, as much as there may be concern over who is blocking for them, the focus will once again be on the quarterbacks.

"Obviously everybody knows we're in the middle of trying to determine who our number one is going to be and I think that thing's moving along pretty well," Miller said. "And this Thursday is another opportunity for both of those guys to go out on the field and show what they can do."

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    FitzIsMyHero wrote...
    Right
    The both of them cant get comfortable. The improving doesnt stop for John just because he's ahead in the race, he definately has alot to improve on. The improving doesnt stop for Kolb just because he lost his confidence. Theres a lot of improvement to be done NOT JUST FROM THE QB'S, BUT, FROM THE O LINE TOO. The O line needs to understand that above anyone else on this team, they have the most work to do. They need to protect and run block. Time to improve....
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    hugUhbear wrote...
    System and OT's killed Kolb's chances
    before he ever stepped foot in AZ. Insanity is expecting a guy that plays the shotgun better than any other style to change his style completely. AND the style he does have (Kolb) is much better fit for our O-LINE's strengths. Protection issues abound so why wouldn't Kolb benefit from the 2 seconds saved on each snap from the shotgun?? It makes no sense, none, to change a shotgun man to a 2-5 step drop, especially when your OT's can not give you 3-4 seconds for the pass.How can you say you are a coach and not tailor your system around your QB's strengths???
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    hugUhbear wrote...
    Cards are going to try to destroy Kolb
    because his talent and style are not great fits for this offense. Have they tried to run the shotgun for Kolb even once?? It is his natural style, you know the one he worked at his whole career. It would give him more time to throw, it would make him more comfortable and it would improve his ability to succeed and have offensive threats like our WR's & TE's succeed. 60 Million to Kolb and they don't even put the guy in position to succeed.
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    hugUhbear wrote...
    Now every fool is saying cut Kolb
    even though we know the chances of Skelton getting hurt because of our college OT's (can't say they are NFL quality)is high. Do they truly think Bartel or Lindley areready back-ups? Soon as we cut Kolb he will be picked up by the 49's or seahawks where he will succeed because it is his style. We are going to suck because our coaches are frauds and morons that know nothing about NFL quarterbacks. Leinart, Anderson and MHall prove they have no idea what they are doing.
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    thorjeremy501 wrote...
    Don't panic it is just preseason.
    Az will be fine with Skelton starting, he has shown great improvement for not having hardly any practice time in the last 2 years. I remember Pats fans throwing a fit over a 6th round pick starting(Brady). Everything will be just fine with Skelton.
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