The Arizona Cardinals find themselves in a precarious position.
After signing quarterback Kyler Murray to a massive contract extension before the season, they are still not winning games.
The Cardinals have a record of 4-8 and Murray has missed time again this season with an injury.
The new contract will keep Murray in Arizona through the 2028 season.
Top Cash Payouts Slated for 2023
1. Aaron Rodgers, $59.5M
2. Deshaun Watson, $46M
3. Patrick Mahomes, $40.4M
4. Kyler Murray, $39M
5. Derek Carr, $33M
6. Dak Prescott, $31M
7. Kirk Cousins, $30M
8. Matt Ryan, $29.2M
9. J. Allen/R. Wilson, $28M
10. Matthew Stafford, $27.5M— Spotrac (@spotrac) November 30, 2022
But, having not won a playoff game in his career, should the Cardinals still believe in Murray?
Yes, they should because they have to.
Murray has the talent to be one of the best quarterbacks in the NFL.
But, his commitment to studying film and doing off-field work has been in question.
One thing that might be able to turn the Cardinals around is a change of head coach.
It appears this season will be the last one for Kliff Kingsbury in Arizona.
So finding another offensive-minded coach that can help elevate Murray is crucial.
Elite Talent
Players like Murray are rare at the quarterback position.
He is only 5-foot-10 but he has the very good arm strength and can cause problems for defenses with his legs.
The Cardinals should do whatever is necessary to make sure Murray reaches his full potential.
But, there seems to be a serious flaw with the Cardinals current offense.
Murray is 34th in the league in yards per attempt with 6.1.
From @PFF, Kyler Murray has had one of the easiest schedules vs Pass Defenses, yet he has the 23rd best Passer Rating (via @pfref)
Really emphasizes how poorly Murray has performed pic.twitter.com/KAFwxoKLSH
— Jacob Rossner (@JacobRossner) December 7, 2022
With the offensive talent they have in Arizona, there is no reason Murray should be that low in yards per attempt.
Plus, Murray has become one of the most accurate quarterbacks in the NFL.
His 8.2 accuracy rating ranks third in the league.
The talent is all there for Murray to be an elite player, he just needs a coach that will get the best out of him.
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Anonymous says
The Cardinals have a potentially great QB in Kyler. I am a 73 year old women that was not a happy camper that Aggieland allowed us to lose this young man. I love JJ Watts, DeAndre Watts, and Kliff Kingsbury. If Kyler needs a great QB coach, then get him one that clicks with him! I mean why not! Money isn’t really an object