Andrew Joseph

azcentral sports

If the Cardinals need an emergency replacement at quarterback, the "Hefty Lefty" is ready.

The Cardinals have played four quarterbacks so far this season, but they still managed to win 11 games and virtually lock up their first playoff appearance since 2009.

But still, when quarterback Drew Stanton went down with a knee injury in Thursday night's win over the St. Louis Rams, Arizona was given a reason to panic. Ryan Lindley replaced Stanton, completing four of 10 passes for 30 yards.

It wasn't a pretty offensive game, and that's when former NFL quarterback Jared Lorenzen took to Twitter.

"Workouts start tonight. Just a few more lbs to go. Don't u worry AZ fans I'm on my way. #dontcallitacomeback"

Lorenzen weighs 320 pounds and used to play quarterback for the Giants and University of Kentucky. Last we heard from him, he was playing indoor football for the Northern Kentucky River Monsters, and yes, he was awesome.

He has size, mobility and arm strength. Sign him up!

The tweet was done in jest, but it was still excellent. If Stanton has to miss extended time, the team may have to look almost everywhere for answers.

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