Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald is on pace for the worst statistical season of his illustrious career. He’s recorded just 26 catches for 255 yards and one touchdown through seven games, which is pretty disappointing production. But those poor numbers figure to improve if new Cardinals offensive coordinator Byron Leftwich has his way.
Leftwich, who took over from Mike McCoy after the Cardinals’ blowout loss to the Denver Broncos, plans to get Fitzgerald a lot more of the ball moving forward.
“Larry Fitzgerald is a uniquely talented human being,” Leftwich said per Darren Urban of the team’s official website. “He’ll catch everything that comes his way. We have to do a better job getting him the ball and putting him in position to make plays for us. The plays are still there in him. I don’t think he’s dead yet.”
Apart from Fitzgerald, Leftwich also plans to do something similar with David Johnson to get the former All-Pro running back on track after a rough first seven games.
Fitzgerald’s streak of three consecutive seasons with at least 100 catches and 1,000 yards is just about over no matter how many targets he gets in Leftwich’s new system. But at the very least, he should get the 135 yards he still needs to top Terrell Owens for second in the all-time in receiving yards.
If Leftwich's plan to get Fitzgerald the ball more is successful, the veteran wideout should be able to reach that total within the Cardinals’ next three games, which will come against three subpar defenses in the 49ers, Chiefs, and Raiders.
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