Cardinals' Murray Facing Tough Test as Packers' Defense Continues to Dominate
3 months ago

Cardinals' Murray Facing Tough Test as Packers' Defense Continues to Dominate

Associated Press  

The Green Bay Packers' ball-hawking defense has the Cardinals' attention, with Kyler Murray acknowledging the threat posed by the team's opportunistic safety Xavier McKinney. The Cardinals, looking to bounce back from their 24-23 loss to the San Francisco 49ers, are wary of the Packers' ability to create turnovers. Murray, who has shown his elusiveness against the Rams, is a major concern for the Cardinals' offense. The article also highlights the sibling rivalry between Murray and his brother, Max Melton, who could have a significant matchup on the field. Additionally, the Cardinals' focus on avoiding penalties is evident, with only one penalty committed in their first five games. The Packers, on the other hand, have committed eight penalties, highlighting their struggles in controlling the ball.

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Packers hope to fix passing game going into playoffs against Eagles defense
2 days, 9 hours ago

Packers hope to fix passing game going into playoffs against Eagles defense

Associated Press  

GREEN BAY, Wis. — The Green Bay Packers passing game has struggled of late, and there’s nothing coach Matt LaFleur would like more than for his offense to find its groove again heading into Sunday’s NFC wild-card game on the road against the Philadelphia Eagles. I take it day by day.” The quarterback injuries are set against the backdrop of …

Kyler Murray, Cardinals look to keep slim playoff hopes alive when they visit Panthers
3 weeks, 1 day ago

Kyler Murray, Cardinals look to keep slim playoff hopes alive when they visit Panthers

Associated Press  

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — The Carolina Panthers have already been eliminated from playoff contention. “I’m very confident that it’s not a trap game because, mentally, that could never be a thing because of where we are,” Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray said. “We’re still in pursuit of just capturing our style of football: great effort, great enthusiasm, with our guys celebrating each …

Cardinals’ Kyler Murray faces Patriots for 1st time since his ACL injury against them 2 years ago
4 weeks, 1 day ago

Cardinals’ Kyler Murray faces Patriots for 1st time since his ACL injury against them 2 years ago

Associated Press  

GLENDALE, Ariz. — Kyler Murray was driving to the Arizona Cardinals’ practice facility Wednesday when he realized that it had been almost exactly two years since he tore the ACL in his right knee in a game against the New England Patriots. Tightening against the run game is particularly important against New England’s rookie quarterback Drake Maye, who’s averaging 9.1 …

Kyler Murray’s late mistakes contribute to Cardinals’ blown lead in loss to Vikings
1 month, 1 week ago

Kyler Murray’s late mistakes contribute to Cardinals’ blown lead in loss to Vikings

Associated Press  

MINNEAPOLIS — For most of the first three quarters on Sunday, the Arizona Cardinals had the Minnesota Vikings on the ropes. Murray’s 15-yard touchdown pass to Marvin Harrison Jr. gave Arizona a 19-6 lead with 4:37 left in the third quarter. But the spotlight will shine especially brightly on Murray’s performance in the fourth quarter, when he went 6 for …

Kyler Murray, Cardinals blow out Jets for fourth straight win: Key takeaways
2 months ago

Kyler Murray, Cardinals blow out Jets for fourth straight win: Key takeaways

New York Times  

By Doug Haller, Zack Rosenblatt and Chris Licata The Arizona Cardinals and New York Jets continued in opposite trajectories Sunday. Quarterback Kyler Murray’s three touchdowns and precision passing helped the Cardinals blow out Aaron Rodgers and the Jets 31-6 to secure their fourth consecutive win and fifth in the last six games. — Zack Rosenblatt, Jets senior writer Arizona picking …

Murray's Maturity and Growth Propel Cardinals' Hopes
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Murray's Maturity and Growth Propel Cardinals' Hopes

Associated Press  

Kyler Murray remains optimistic about the Arizona Cardinals despite their 2-4 record. Despite facing challenges throughout his career, he feels he's playing his best football through six games. He's impressed by the team's culture and the mental maturity of his teammates. Murray is eager to turn around the Cardinals' playoff drought and believes they have the potential to achieve that.

Murray Showdown: Can the Niners Bounce Back Against the Cardinals?
3 months, 1 week ago

Murray Showdown: Can the Niners Bounce Back Against the Cardinals?

Associated Press  

A matchup with the offensively challenged New England Patriots will be a test for the San Francisco 49ers' defense. Kyler Murray will be looking to have a big week for the Cardinals, who are looking to bounce back from two consecutive losses. The Niners will need to be disciplined and contain Murray's arm strength and elusiveness. If they can do …

Xavier McKinney justifies Packers’ investment by getting 3 INTs in 1st 3 games with Green Bay
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Xavier McKinney justifies Packers’ investment by getting 3 INTs in 1st 3 games with Green Bay

Associated Press  

GREEN BAY, Wis. — This is just what Xavier McKinney anticipated when he joined the Green Bay Packers. Green Bay signed McKinney away from the New York Giants in hopes he could upgrade a safety position that ranked among the Packers’ biggest weaknesses last season. “I know where I want to get and what I want to do and what …

Packers forcing more turnovers under new defensive coordinator Jeff Hafley
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Packers forcing more turnovers under new defensive coordinator Jeff Hafley

Associated Press  

GREEN BAY, Wis. — New Green Bay Packers defensive coordinator Jeff Hafley’s offseason emphasis on forcing more turnovers is paying early dividends. Green Bay’s defense has had five interceptions and six total takeaways through the first two weeks of the season to lead the NFL in both categories entering Monday. McKinney had the first of Green Bay’s three interceptions Sunday …

Cardinals, QB Kyler Murray hope to have more success vs. the Rams in post-Aaron Donald era
3 months, 4 weeks ago

Cardinals, QB Kyler Murray hope to have more success vs. the Rams in post-Aaron Donald era

Associated Press  

GLENDALE, Ariz. — Kyler Murray had a two-word response on social media during the offseason when he found out Aaron Donald was retiring after 10 years of hunting quarterbacks for the Los Angeles Rams. “He’s a nightmare to prepare for and he’s so dangerous because he can beat you in the pocket and then obviously if you lose a rush …

As their rebuild continues, Cardinals must determine if Kyler Murray is the team’s QB of the future
1 year, 1 month ago

As their rebuild continues, Cardinals must determine if Kyler Murray is the team’s QB of the future

Associated Press  

TEMPE, Ariz. — The Arizona Cardinals haven’t wanted to say it out loud, but it’s clear the franchise is in the midst of a rebuild. On top of that, Cardinals first-year coach Jonathan Gannon and offensive coordinator Drew Petzing have at least partially changed some of Murray’s core fundamentals — particularly his footwork. “Something you can’t really put your finger …

Kyler Murray leads game-winning drive in return from ACL injury as Cardinals beat Falcons 25-23
1 year, 1 month ago

Kyler Murray leads game-winning drive in return from ACL injury as Cardinals beat Falcons 25-23

Associated Press  

GLENDALE, Ariz. — Kyler Murray and his surgically repaired right knee were in trouble for a brief moment on the final drive of the fourth quarter. “But God blessed me with the ability to do things like that.” Murray threw for 249 yards and ran for a touchdown in his return from an ACL tear, Matt Prater made a game-winning …

Kyler Murray leads game-winning drive vs. Falcons: How the Cardinals QB fared in return from torn ACL
1 year, 1 month ago

Kyler Murray leads game-winning drive vs. Falcons: How the Cardinals QB fared in return from torn ACL

New York Times  

Kyler Murray made his first start since tearing his ACL in Week 14 of the 2022 season and led the Arizona Cardinals to a 25-23 victory against the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday. Here’s what you need to know: After the Falcons took the lead on a 9-yard Desmond Ridder touchdown run, Murray led the Cardinals on an 11-play, 70-yard drive …

The Kyler Murray conundrum: How the next 8 games will shape the Cardinals’ future
1 year, 2 months ago

The Kyler Murray conundrum: How the next 8 games will shape the Cardinals’ future

New York Times  

The next two months might shape the direction of the Arizona Cardinals for the foreseeable future. “The contract numbers aren’t crazy for a franchise quarterback if he’s playing well.” Murray’s average cap hit from 2024 to 2028 will be $48.6 million — as high as $55.5 million in 2026 and as low as $43.5 million in 2027 — so the …

The Cardinals, 13 days from their opener, do not have an answer at quarterback
1 year, 4 months ago

The Cardinals, 13 days from their opener, do not have an answer at quarterback

New York Times  

TEMPE, Ariz. — In 13 days, the Arizona Cardinals will open the season with a new head coach, a first-time play caller and the youngest defensive coordinator in the NFL. Also, Arizona released veteran Colt McCoy, who when healthy served as Murray’s backup the last two seasons. McCoy’s status came into question last week after first-year general manager Monti Ossenfort …

Cardinals QB Kyler Murray ‘champing at the bit’ to play, still long shot for Week 1
1 year, 5 months ago

Cardinals QB Kyler Murray ‘champing at the bit’ to play, still long shot for Week 1

New York Times  

GLENDALE, Ariz. — Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray has impressed everyone in the building with his diligent rehabilitation process. In 2022, Murray signed a five-year, $230.5 million contract extension, so the Cardinals want Murray’s knee to be structurally sound by the time he returns to game action. While Murray has taken visual reps off to the side at practice and recited …

Kyler Murray’s return is the Cardinals’ biggest unknown in a year full of them
1 year, 5 months ago

Kyler Murray’s return is the Cardinals’ biggest unknown in a year full of them

New York Times  

GLENDALE, Ariz. — After the Cardinals’ fourth training-camp practice Saturday, Kyler Murray walked off the field at State Farm Stadium with a slight limp. “It’s a great question,” Murray said of a potential return. Of greater significance: “You get fined if you’re late to a meeting, fined if you park in the wrong place, fined if you’re doing something that …

Cardinals’ Kyler Murray says his knee rehab is going well, but has no timetable for his return
1 year, 5 months ago

Cardinals’ Kyler Murray says his knee rehab is going well, but has no timetable for his return

Associated Press  

GLENDALE, Ariz. — Kyler Murray’s football career was nearly flawless for the first 25 years of his life: First, he was a Texas high school phenom, then a Heisman Trophy winner, then the No. Nobody really knows what you’re going through except for yourself and whoever you’re working out with.” Murray, who turns 26 on Aug. 7, is working his …

Cardinals’ brutal season continues with Murray’s injury
2 years ago

Cardinals’ brutal season continues with Murray’s injury

Associated Press  

TEMPE, Ariz. — Kyler Murray’s fourth NFL season has been a lengthy exercise in frustration and futility. The Arizona Cardinals quarterback will miss the remainder of the year because of a torn ACL suffered on the third play of Monday night’s 27-13 loss to the New England Patriots. “I just wanted to make sure he knew how much we appreciated …

Cardinals QB Kyler Murray out for season with torn ACL
2 years ago

Cardinals QB Kyler Murray out for season with torn ACL

Associated Press  

TEMPE, Ariz. — Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray has a torn ACL and will miss the remainder of the season. The Cardinals and Kingsbury feared that Murray had a serious injury after Monday’s game with Kingsbury admitting it “doesn’t look good.” Further tests on Tuesday confirmed that pessimism. Murray took a lot of ridicule after it was discovered his new …

Cardinals’ Kyler Murray tears ACL vs. Patriots, will miss remainder of 2022 season
2 years ago

Cardinals’ Kyler Murray tears ACL vs. Patriots, will miss remainder of 2022 season

New York Times  

Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray tore the ACL in his knee during Arizona’s Week 14 loss to the Patriots and will miss the rest of the 2022 season. – Haller Murray’s 2022 advanced metrics up and down The Cardinals quarterback produced his best rates in terms of passer rating and Expected Points Added per dropback, via TruMedia, during the 2021 season. …

Kyler Murray’s knee injury is critical blow to Cardinals’ hopes
2 years ago

Kyler Murray’s knee injury is critical blow to Cardinals’ hopes

New York Times  

GLENDALE, Ariz. – Kyler Murray is used to teammates crowding around him in celebration. It’s just tough to watch.” Kingsbury said he would know more Tuesday about the severity of Murray’s injury. “Anytime you see a non-contact injury, you know it’s worse right away,” receiver DeAndre Hopkins said. Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray is carted off the field after his knee …

Peterson critical of Cardinals QB Kyler Murray in podcast
2 years, 1 month ago

Peterson critical of Cardinals QB Kyler Murray in podcast

Associated Press  

PHOENIX — Patrick Peterson’s war of words against his former team now includes barbs aimed at quarterback Kyler Murray. The Minnesota Vikings cornerback — who played his first 10 seasons with the Arizona Cardinals — said on his “All Things Covered” podcast that “Kyler Murray don’t care about nobody but Kyler Murray.” The Cardinals quarterback took to social media to …

Murray has 2 TD passes, 1 rushing; Cards top Panthers 26-16
2 years, 3 months ago

Murray has 2 TD passes, 1 rushing; Cards top Panthers 26-16

Associated Press  

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Kyler Murray can’t explain why the Arizona Cardinals continue to start games slowly. Murray threw for 207 yards and two touchdowns and added another score on the ground as the Cardinals overcame another lackluster first half, rallying with 16 fourth-quarter points to beat the Carolina Panthers 26-16. It’s just about us being better.” Marquise Brown caught a …

Packers proving they can win by relying on their defense
2 years, 3 months ago

Packers proving they can win by relying on their defense

Associated Press  

GREEN BAY, Wis. — The Green Bay Packers’ defense is meeting offseason expectations and giving this storied franchise a new look. It doesn’t matter who’s out there in the game.” The Packers spoke openly in the offseason about their high expectations for a defense that tied for 13th in points allowed per game and ranked ninth in yards allowed per …

Packers defense ready to deal with heightened expectations
2 years, 7 months ago

Packers defense ready to deal with heightened expectations

Associated Press  

GREEN BAY, Wis. — As they chase their fourth consecutive NFC North title and first Super Bowl berth in more than a decade, the Green Bay Packers may rely on a different formula than usual. That’s the mindset we have every single day when we walk into this building.” The Packers ranked ninth in total defense and tied for 13th …

Rams will be scrambling to stop Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray
3 years, 1 month ago

Rams will be scrambling to stop Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray

LA Times  

Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray celebrates his first-down run against the Rams in October. Nearly every snap that Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray took in an October game turned into a productive and sometimes spectacular play by the third-year pro in a 37-20 Rams defeat. “So, we do that, we’ll be fine.” Murray, the top pick in the 2019 NFL draft, …

Murray throws for 2 TDs, runs for 2 as Cardinals beat Bears
3 years, 1 month ago

Murray throws for 2 TDs, runs for 2 as Cardinals beat Bears

Associated Press  

CHICAGO — Kyler Murray was in prime position following an interception on the game’s opening possession. Murray threw for two touchdowns and ran for two more in his return from an ankle injury, and the Cardinals beat the struggling Chicago Bears 33-22 on Sunday. The Cardinals got back Murray and three-time All-Pro receiver Hopkins after both players missed three games …

Packers’ new formula: Rely on defense rather than offense
3 years, 1 month ago

Packers’ new formula: Rely on defense rather than offense

Associated Press  

GREEN BAY, Wis. — The Green Bay Packers are relying on an unfamiliar approach to remain in their customary position atop the NFC North. “I think the defense is playing at an elite level.” That’s continued even as the Packers have faced three of the league’s top quarterbacks in Arizona’s Kyler Murray, Kansas City’s Patrick Mahomes and Seattle’s Russell Wilson …

Kyler Murray chooses football days before he was to report to A’s spring training
5 years, 11 months ago

Kyler Murray chooses football days before he was to report to A’s spring training

LA Times  

Kyler Murray is giving baseball the Heisman stiff arm. The two-sport Oklahoma Sooners star tweeted Monday that he is “fully committing my life and time to becoming an NFL quarterback,” four days before he was scheduled to report to spring training with the Oakland Athletics. I eagerly await the opportunity to continue to prove to NFL decision makers that I …

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