Kyler Murray lastly returned for the Arizona Cardinals, making his season debut Sunday in a win over the Atlanta Falcons. The previous No. 1 general choose 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 laborious to disregard rumors about the Cardinals probably seeking to go one other route at quarterback. So, it will 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 virtually a 12 months, Murray appeared 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 %, and had 33 yards on the bottom. It wasn’t an ideal sport by any means, however it was adequate for Arizona’s second win.
It most likely sounds loopy, however there was loads of speak over the previous 12 months in regards to the Cardinals probably seeking to the draft once more to exchange Murray. This speak has been on the market regardless of the very fact the franchise handed Murray a large 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 stage was additionally questioned after he deleted any point out of the workforce on his social media platforms.
Followers might have forgotten these items or just moved on, however the group probably has not.
As soon as it occurs, it’ll all the time be behind their minds it doesn’t matter what the outcomes on the sector. What’s going to occur the subsequent time one thing doesn’t go his means is what the entrance workplace is considering. They gained’t specific this publicly, however it’s there. It’s just like when one partner cheats however is taken again by the opposite. You progress previous it, however it’s all the time there behind 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 considering of constructing a change. When he final performed earlier than the damage, his file was 3-8. Clearly, that isn’t all on him, however it 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 having the ability to win persistently aren’t all the time unique offers. Surrounding a younger QB with expertise all the time helps, however there’s something to be mentioned about dealing with this accountability in a specific method. With eight losses already this season, the Cardinals are tied with the second-worst file within the league.
There’s nonetheless loads of time to make it as much as that No. 1 spot and bounce into place to draft USC’s Caleb Williams. Whether or not he’ll need to play there’s one other situation. But when the chance is there, you must surprise if Arizona will bounce at taking Williams or stand pat with Murray. The subsequent seven video games may make the choice for them.