Arizona Cardinals offensive coordinator Byron Leftwich wishes that wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald could keep his NFL career going forever.
There has been plenty of speculation as to whether Fitzgerald could retire following the season, and that could produce a lot of emotions when the Cardinals take the field on Sunday for their final home game of the year against the Los Angeles Rams.
So, when asked about Fitzgerald's future, Leftwich was quick to note how much he would love to see the star wideout keep things going.
Here's what Leftwich had to say, courtesy of Cardinals beat writer Darren Urban:
“Guys like Larry, you wish those type of guys could play forever,” Leftwich said. “You wish this type of talent, this type of human could play forever. Larry will make his decision when Larry makes his decision, but I’m one of the guys that is always leaning for him to try this thing again.”
Fitzgerald has 59 receptions for 645 yards and five touchdowns this season, but he likely hasn't been thrilled with the team's lack of success.
The Cardinals have struggled to a 3-11 record in the 2018 campaign, which has led to rumors regarding the possible firing of first-year head coach Steve Wilks.
With remaining games against the Rams and Seattle Seahawks, it seems unlikely that the Cardinals will be able to find a ton of momentum down the stretch entering what could be a crucial offseason for the franchise.
And should Fitzgerald choose to retire, it would add yet another tough development for an organization that's trying to once again become a consistent winner.
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