Skelton is now comfortable as the Cardinals back up quarterback

By Anthony Caruso III

Former Arizona Cardinals starting quarterback John Skelton has become comfortable with his new role.

Skelton said he was clueless when he signed with the Cardinals a year ago as their fifth round pick out of Fordham. He says he never expected to lead the Cardinals as their starting quarterback for four games last season.

"I went into the season thinking I wasn't going to play, just sit back and learn as much as I can," said Skelton. "But for one reason or another I ended up having to play, and those four games I did at the end of the year were really an invaluable experience."

Skelton is now the back up to new Cardinals quarterback Kevin Kolb. Skelton says he is 10 times more familiar with the Cardinals offense than his rookie campaign.

"Not in the least," Skelton said. "The coaching staff said that, 'John, honestly we need to bring someone else in. That doesn't change the role that we want you to play. We want you to come in, compete and learn as much as you can."