Kyler Murray lastly returned for the Arizona Cardinals, making his season debut Sunday in a win over the Atlanta Falcons. The previous No. 1 total decide hadn’t set foot on an NFL area in almost a 12 months after tearing his ACL final season. Whereas Murray performed nicely in his return, it’s exhausting to disregard rumors about the Cardinals probably seeking to go one other route at quarterback. So, it might appear as if Murray is taking part in to maintain his spot in Arizon for the rest of this 12 months.
For somebody who hadn’t performed in nearly a 12 months, Murray seemed good and even ran the ball nicely, particularly on this play the place he made one thing out of nothing to maintain the Playing cards alive. He handed for 249 yards, accomplished slightly below 60 p.c, and had 33 yards on the bottom. It wasn’t an ideal recreation by any means, but it surely was adequate for Arizona’s second win.
It most likely sounds loopy, however there was loads of discuss over the previous 12 months in regards to the Cardinals probably seeking to the draft once more to interchange Murray. This discuss has been on the market regardless of the actual fact the franchise handed Murray an enormous five-year extension with $160 million in assured cash lower than 18 months in the past.
All of the drama main as much as that extension appears to have been forgotten. The stipulation that was slipped into his deal about doing a sure variety of hours every week of “homework” (movie research), then the backlash that adopted as soon as that info was leaked. Murray’s maturity degree was additionally questioned after he deleted any point out of the group on his social media platforms.
Followers could have forgotten these items or just moved on, however the group possible has not.
As soon as it occurs, it’ll at all times be at the back of their minds it doesn’t matter what the outcomes on the sphere. What’s going to occur the subsequent time one thing doesn’t go his approach is what the entrance workplace is pondering. They received’t specific this publicly, but it surely’s there. It’s just like when one partner cheats however is taken again by the opposite. You progress previous it, but it surely’s at all times there at the back of your thoughts. What if we undergo tough instances once more . . . then what?
Murray remains to be younger (26) and presumably has a few years left forward of him. However one thing has the Cardinals allegedly pondering of constructing a change. When he final performed earlier than the damage, his document was 3-8. Clearly, that isn’t all on him, but it surely is likely to be sufficient, coupled with questions on maturity, for Arizona to look elsewhere. How the offense fares down the stretch will play a key consider former Rookie of the 12 months’s future as a Cardinal.
Enjoying nicely and with the ability to win constantly aren’t at all times unique offers. Surrounding a younger QB with expertise at all times helps, however there’s something to be mentioned about dealing with this duty in a specific method. With eight losses already this season, the Cardinals are tied with the second-worst document within the league.
There’s nonetheless loads of time to make it as much as that No. 1 spot and soar into place to draft USC’s Caleb Williams. Whether or not he’ll wish to play there’s one other difficulty. But when the chance is there, it’s a must to marvel if Arizona will soar at taking Williams or stand pat with Murray. The following seven video games may make the choice for them.