One significant reason Kyler Murray continued to be connected to this Arizona Cardinals during the draft process was his intimate understanding of the offense Kliff Kingsbury intends to bring to Arizona. That assumption hasn’t gone unnoticed through offseason workouts.
Larry Fitzgerald went so far as to state lately the rookie quarterback understands the offense better than anyone else on the group. Murray will not disagree with his Hall of Fame-bound receiver but noticed it is his job to understand the crime inside and outside.
«Obviously, I’m more acquainted with itcoach Kingsbury understands it the very best,» Murray said after Tuesday’s minicamp, through the Associated Press. «With him (Fitzgerald) being a veteran, not having to visit the OTAs and me being there every day, analyzing it daily, yes, I do know it better. But that’s my job.»
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Murray’s experience in wide-open crimes at faculty gives him a leg-up on several veterans, but he is not the only player acquainted with all the verbiage or routes of Kingsbury’s scheme.
«There’s probably some truth to it, having been at a similar system all those years,» Kingsbury said of Murray knowing the playbook better than the specialists.» (Receiver) Christian Kirk has a good feel for it as well. Some of the terminology and theories are really like what they have done before.»
Knowing the playbook is just half the battle. Murray understands that guards will also pick up on the plans too, which means he must adjust accordingly.
«The windows are a lot tighter, men are a lot smarter,» Murray stated. «They understand what you are going to do before you even do ityou state hutthey already understand what you’re searching for. It’s mind games, but it’s enjoyable, a great deal of rivalry — everything I thought it’d be.»
The success of this 2019 Arizona Cardinals rests largely on the arm, legs, and brain of the rookie quarterback. Possessing a jumpstart on knowing the system can only be beneficial.
