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Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray may have had one of the more underrated rookie seasons in recent memory. Despite throwing for 3,722 yards and rushing for 544 more (including four touchdowns), Murray seemed like an afterthought in the quarterback discussion, particularly considering Lamar Jackson’s MVP-caliber campaign and Patrick Mahomes’ continued ascent as one of the […]

It seems like Kenyan Drake has finally found a home. Drake, who spent the first three-and-a-half years of his NFL career with the Miami Dolphins before being traded to the Arizona Cardinals ahead of the Week 8 trade deadline in October, is happy that the Dolphins moved on from him. “I feel like at the […]

When healthy, Los Angeles Chargers tight end Hunter Henry is one of the best at his position in the NFL. Henry has played just 41 games in his four seasons as a Charger so there’s certainly a risk involved in signing the 25-year-old but for teams in need of a dynamic weapon at tight end, […]

The Arizona Cardinals went 3-13 in 2018. That was good enough to give them the worst record in football, and the first overall pick in the 2019 NFL Draft. With that pick, Arizona selected quarterback Kyler Murray. Murray is giving them hope, and Arizona improved significantly in 2019. Hopes are high and there is a […]

An era of New York Giants football came to a close as Eli Manning decided to walk away rather than play anywhere else. Tributes have begun flowing in, and Larry Fitzgerald is the latest in a line of greats who paid tribute to the two-time Super Bowl champion. The wide receiver for the Arizona Cardinals […]

Although the Arizona Cardinals are coming off a disappointing 2019 NFL season at 5-10-1, the resurgence on offense was just what this team needed to get trending in the right direction. The Cardinals made headlines last offseason when they opted to give head coach Kliff Kingsbury his first shot at the NFL following a successful […]

Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald has purchased a minority stake in the Phoenix Suns, becoming the second active NFL player with an NBA ownership share, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski and Adam Schefter. Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers also has an ownership stake in the Milwaukee Bucks. Fitzgerald’s move comes after the Suns […]

For the first time since 2003, the Super Bowl will not feature NFL stars Tom Brady, Peyton Manning, Ben Roethlisberger or Joe Flacco. The Kansas City Chiefs, led by Patrick Mahomes will be making their third Super Bowl appearance in franchise history and their first since 1969. On the other hand, the San Francisco 49ers […]

No one expected the Arizona Cardinals to make the playoffs this season. All people anticipated was that they would be an entertaining team to watch, and that is exactly what they were. While the Cardinals are still clearly a few pieces away from becoming truly scary, Arizona was a fun club to monitor throughout the […]

Despite posting a 5-10-1 record in 2019, it was a solid season for the Arizona Cardinals. Rookie quarterback Kyler Murray made dazzling play after dazzling play in year one. Cardinals head coach Kliff Kingsbury worked together with the young field general to create an explosive offensive attack. Heading into their second year together, both Kingsbury […]

Larry Fitzgerald is back for season 17. The Hall of Fame-bound receiver will suit-up for the Arizona Cardinals again in 2020 after much speculation about his retirement. For Larry Legend, the decision to come back was all his. It wasn’t hard to make the decision, as he enjoys the Cardinals’ current roster. “I didn’t need […]

Before being drafted by the Arizona Cardinals, Kyler Murray was actually selected by the Oakland Athletics in the MLB Draft. According to Ian Rapoport, Murray is not allowed to play in the NFL and MLB simultaneously. From NFL Now: #AZCardinals QB Kyler Murray is right, he probably could play baseball in addition to football. Alas, […]

Larry Fitzgerald is a legend. No one is denying that. The Arizona Cardinals wide receiver has been one of the best in the NFL since he was drafted all the way back in 2004. One quick look at his numbers will back up any positive things said about Fitzgerald. In his career, he has 1,378 […]

Rookies receiving praise from veterans after one season is something that means the highest appreciation. Especially when the one providing the praise is from a Hall of Fame-caliber player. And that’s what Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray got from Larry Fitzgerald. As the veteran receiver returns for his 17th season, he cited Murray as a […]

The Arizona Cardinals had some growing pains in the first year of quarterback Kyler Murray and head coach Kliff Kingsbury, but this looks like a team that could be a playoff contender in a year or two. For the postseason to happen in the desert, the Cardinals need to have a good free agency period […]

Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray is convinced he could play football and baseball in the same year. Murray was selected in the first round by the Oakland Athletics in June 2018 but decided to play one more year with the Oklahoma Sooners football team. After playing his last season with the Sooners, he decided he […]

The first year of the Kliff Kingsbury-era is over for the Arizona Cardinals. While the Redbirds did increase their win total from three to five under Kingsbury, there is still work to do. After the Cardinals inevitably upgrade the roster in free agency, they will find a perfect opportunity to add more outstanding young talent […]

Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald is returning to the team who drafted him for his 17th season, according to Adam Schefter of ESPN. Cardinals’ WR Larry Fitzgerald is returning to play for a 17th NFL season. — Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) January 15, 2020 Fitzgerald was scheduled to be a free agent in March but […]

The Arizona Cardinals took some big steps forward during Kliff Kingsbury and Kyler Murray’s first year. They are building a good base, but they still need some key pieces to help get this team back into the playoffs and one day compete for a Super Bowl. Let’s break down the three biggest needs for the […]

When the Arizona Cardinals hired Kliff Kingsbury as the team’s head coach in 2019, it was evident that Kyler Murray was on his way to the desert. Just as expected, the Cardinals used the No. 1 overall pick on Murray to make him the franchise quarterback of the future. Murray took college football by storm […]

The Arizona Cardinals have been searching for someone to form a dynamic cornerback duo with Patrick Peterson for plenty of years. In hopes he could be the cornerback they’ve been longing for, Arizona selected Byron Murphy with the 33rd overall pick out of Washington in the 2019 NFL Draft. Throughout the draft process, Murphy was […]

When he was the coach of Texas Tech, Kliff Kingsbury said that he would take Kyler Murray No. 1 overall if he had the chance. That comment became reality when Kingsbury was hired to be the head coach of the Arizona Cardinals. They held the No. 1 pick in the 2019 NFL Draft and took […]

The Arizona Cardinals finished the 2019 season with a 5-10-1 record in Kliff Kingsbury’s first season as the team’s head coach. Despite the record, the Cardinals can say that the experiment to bring Kingsbury in from the college ranks was mostly a success. Among Arizona’s 10 losses, five of them were decided by one score. […]

Although the 2019 NFL season may have been disappointing, the Arizona Cardinals can at least take solace in the fact that they have managed to secure a franchise quarterback in Kyler Murray. The Cardinals have invested plenty of capital in recent years to secure a bonafide franchise cornerstone under center from Sam Bradford’s lucrative contract […]

Kliff Kingsbury’s first season as an NFL head coach with the Arizona Cardinals is in the books, along with Kyler Murray’s rookie year at quarterback. Another new piece of the Cardinals’ organization is defensive coordinator Vance Joseph, who joined Arizona in 2019 after two seasons as head coach of the Denver Broncos. According to Kingsbury, […]

Arizona Cardinals wideout Larry Fitzgerald is going to take a little time to figure out if he wants to return for his 17th season in the league. The last couple of years, Fitzgerald has taken his time after the season to decide if he wanted to come back and each of the last few seasons […]

Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray sustained a hamstring injury in Week 16, but that did not stop the rookie from suiting up during his team’s season finale against the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday. After the loss to the Rams, Murray said his hamstring felt sore before the game and that he had to be […]

Quietly, Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray is enjoying one of the best rookie seasons for a quarterback ever. Cam Newton would agree. On Sunday, during the Cardinals’ tilt with the Los Angeles Rams, Murray became the sixth quarterback in NFL history to ever had 3,500-plus passing yards and 500-plus rushing yards in a season. He […]

It appears as if Kyler Murray will be able to finish his memorable rookie season. After entering the weekend questionable to play in the Arizona Cardinals’ season finale against the Los Angeles Rams, the No. 1 overall pick is expected to play on Sunday, per Adam Schefter of ESPN, barring a setback to his hamstring. […]

Alabama wide receiver Jerry Jeudy is going to be one of the top wide receivers taken when April’s draft rolls around. Jeudy very well could turn into one of the best wideouts in the NFL and it should happen rather quickly. Jeudy is a route running master and is one of the fastest wideouts in […]

The Arizona Cardinals don’t have anything to play for on Sunday and could be without their starting quarterback. Just two days before the Cardinals take on the Los Angeles Rams, Kyler Murray has been designated as a game-time decision for Week 17. During last week’s win over the Seattle Seahawks, Murray exited early with a […]

Earlier in the season, Kenyan Drake was seldom used by the Miami Dolphins. Now, as we head into the final week of the regular season, Drake is turning into a star in front of our eyes with the Arizona Cardinals. The Dolphins selected Drake with the 73rd overall pick in the 2016 NFL Draft out […]

The Arizona Cardinals didn’t have a good 2019 to look back on. However, they have a shining hope in Kyler Murray who has put up a respectable rookie performance. He will want to end his first full NFL campaign on a good note by playing and winning over the Los Angeles Rams. Murray suffered a […]

Kliff Kingsbury’s first season as head coach of the Arizona Cardinals has not gone according to plan. Expected to revolutionize the Cardinals’ offense this year, Arizona ranks just 22nd in that category with one game left to play in 2019. To be fair to Kingsbury, the Cardinals have had their fair share of injuries, and […]

Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray is nursing a hamstring injury and is listed as questionable for his team’s season finale against the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday, but he says it is “good” and that he anticipates playing “as of right now,” according to Josh Weinfuss of ESPN on Twitter. Kyler Murray anticipates playing against the […]

Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray suffered a hamstring injury in the team’s victory over the Seattle Seahawks on Sunday. He is going to undergo an MRI on the injury and is still expected to play in Week 17 against the Los Angeles Rams. Cardinals coach Kliff Kingsbury said on Monday that the team would be […]

The Arizona Cardinals managed to pull off an impressive win against the Seattle Seahawks in Week 16. Unfortunately, quarterback Kyler Murray was unable to close out the 27-13 victory. Murray was forced to exit the game with a hamstring injury in the third quarter. Head coach Kliff Kingsbury addressed whether or not he will be […]

The Seattle Seahawks were dealt a number of devastating blows during the loss to the the Arizona Cardinals in Week 16. It seems running back C.J. Promise can now be added to the list of players that suffered a severe injury during the 27-13 upset. According to Bob Condotta of The Seattle Times, head coach […]

The Arizona Cardinals may be witnessing the best pass-rushing in franchise history. Outside linebacker Chandler Jones, with his four sacks on Sunday, became the franchise leader in sacks for a season with 19. Whose record did he break? His own, which he set in 2017 (17). Not only does Jones hold the single-season franchise record, […]