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Oklahoma quarterback Kyler Murray has officially committed to football and is now undergoing the process of the 2019 NFL Draft. Among the most notable comparisons that have been made for him is his resemblance to Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson. There is no question that the two boast a number of similarities. However, Fox Sports […]

The Arizona Cardinals continue obfuscating. With the NFL Draft quickly approaching, there’s still no telling what direction they will go with the number one overall pick come April 25th. The Cardinals are keeping their approach close to the vest, but one of the biggest reasons why they supposedly remain undecided is because the team has […]

The talk around the NFL has been about Kyler Murray and his height but Oakland Raiders coach Jon Gruden thinks all the talk is a little overhyped and isn’t much of a concern. Gruden said on Thursday morning that he doesn’t think that height is as big of a factor as it used to be. […]

As news about the NFL Draft Combine heats up, the attention turns to Kyler Murray and what he plans to do now that he’s officially a football player. His measurements are in and looking good for him, but it appears he doesn’t plan on throwing at all: #Oklahoma QB Kyler Murray told scouts & personnel […]

Going into the NFL Draft Combine, usually all the hype is about the drills on the field. But this year it was all about the measurements, specifically about Oklahoma quarterback Kyler Murray. On Thursday morning, Murray had his official measurements taken, and he came in over the 5-foot-10 threshold: Here it is. The #NFLCombine measurement […]

Times have changed in the NFL. Even as the game puts more of an emphasis on passing the football, quarterbacks with traditional size, throwing deliveries, and playing backgrounds have still become far less of a commodity. There will always be a place in the league for old-school signal-callers in the mold of Tom Brady, assuming […]

Jimmy Johnson began the Dallas Cowboys’ early 1990s dynasty with a pair of talented rookie quarterbacks on his roster. After watching Troy Aikman blossom into a Hall of Famer and trading Steve Walsh for first and third-round draft picks that became Pro Bowl defensive tackle Russell Maryland and potential Hall-of-Fame right tackle Erik Williams, it […]

Sorry, baseball fans. Kyler Murray, it turns out, was never all that enthused about the prospect of playing for the Oakland Athletics. The ninth overall pick of the 2018 draft and reigning Heisman trophy winner announced on February 11th that he had made the decision to pursue a professional football career, indicating his baseball days […]

Kyler Murray is expected to be one of the first quarterbacks selected in this year’s draft and because of his legs, and a lot of people have compared him to Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson. One anonymous AFC executive doesn’t exactly agree with that assessment and told Sports Illustrated that he actually thinks Murray is a […]

Kyler Murray, who has recently announced his switch from baseball to football, is hoping that a Kliff Kingsbury endorsement means a Cardinals selection. The Dallas News is reporting that Murray — who has a great relationship with the Cardinals head coach — wants nothing more than to get a proper offer from the team in […]

Kyler Murry has made it clear that he is focused on playing quarterback in the NFL, but that doesn’t mean it wasn’t hard to tell the Oakland Athletics that he wasn’t joining their organization. Murray was a first-round pick of the Athletics in last year’s MLB Draft and got a big signing bonus that he […]

One thing is for sure — former Oklahoma Sooners quarterback and 2018 Heisman Trophy winner Kyler Murray will be headed to the NFL. However, it remains to be seen as to whether the one-time Oakland Athletics prospect will throw at the upcoming NFL Combine. Murray recently released a formal statement announcing that he would not […]

Now that Kyler Murray has officially announced his intent to declare for the NFL draft, teams are chomping at the bit to get a chance to snag him. One such team is, of course, the New England Patriots, who are looking to maintain their legacy team. Peter King tells NBC Sports that he thinks the […]

The Arizona Cardinals just drafted Josh Rosen as their quarterback of the future a year ago, but Peter King of NBC Sports feels that the Cardinals could go in another direction this spring. King states that Arizona should give serious consideration to selecting University of Oklahoma signal-caller Kyler Murray in the NFL Draft in two […]

Kyler Murray is the most talked about draft prospect heading into the 2019 NFL draft and a lot of that is because of his playmaking ability and speed. Lincoln Riley got a very close look at Murray as his head coach of the Oklahoma Sooners and he has no question that Murray will be the […]

Could the Oakland Raiders take a quarterback with the fourth overall selection of the NFL Draft in two months? If Kyler Murray is available, they might. According to Peter King of NBC Sports, the Raiders are fascinated with Murray and could trade current signal-caller Derek Carr somewhere else in order to make room for him. […]

University of Oklahoma quarterback Kyler Murray is likely to be a first-round pick in the NFL Draft this spring, but he was already a first-round pick in a different sport: baseball. The Oakland Athletics took Murray with the ninth overall pick of the MLB Draft over the summer, forcing Murray to make a decision. The […]

It’s no secret that the Washington Redskins need a quarterback. Alex Smith is out for 2019 (and possibly his career) and they can’t have another situation like 2018. Due to that, they’re in the market for a QB this offseason – and the NFL Draft is the perfect place to look. Taking a signal caller with […]

Tim Tebow doesn’t know exactly how to relate to Kyler Murray’s recent decision to play professional football over professional baseball. But the Florida Gators legend does know a thing or two about being a two-sport athlete, embarking on a baseball career in 2016 after it became clear his days of playing quarterback in the NFL were numbered. […]

There are nearly as many doubts about Kyler Murray as there is belief. Depending on who you talk to within football circles, the reigning Heisman Trophy winner is a no-brainer selection for the top overall pick in the NFL draft or not even worthy of consideration in the first round. Count Hall-of-Fame coach Jimmy Johnson […]

The Miami Dolphins last season went through yet again another season of Ryan Tannehill. He’s been their starter for seven straight seasons, and none of them has he actually impressed. There were reports from the Miami Herald a few weeks ago saying that the organization would be moving on from his services. However, the front […]

Many feel that University of Oklahoma quarterback Kyler Murray will struggle in the NFL due to his lack of height. After all, he stands just 5-foot-11. However, Oklahoma head coach Lincoln Riley does not think Murray’s small stature will be a detriment to him on the professional level: “I think once Kyler starts playing, just […]

Oklahoma quarterback prospect Kyler Murray is expected to be focusing on football moving forward. Murray is going to be coveted across the entire league. The Arizona Cardinals have the number one overall pick and very well could end up choosing him. The Cardinals surprised many people this offseason by bringing in Kliff Kingsbury as their new […]

Former Green Bay Packers star and recent retiree Julius Peppers went on WFNZ’s Wilson & Parcell, discussing a various number of football topics. Among them was Kyler Murray of Oklahoma State. The two-sport phenom has been drafted by the Oakland Athletics in this past MLB draft. However, he made it publicly known this past week that he will […]

Now that Kyler Murray has made clear that he plans to move from baseball into football, John Elway should consider recruiting him for the Broncos. According to the Denver Post, Murray is considered one of the top draft prospects for the 2019 NFL Draft, and for good reason. He would be guaranteed at least $18 […]

Oklahoma quarterback Kyler Murray made headlines with his decision to commit to being a quarterback in the NFL. It appears the New York Giants are among the teams that already have their doubts. One of the biggest knocks on Murray’s future as a quarterback is that he lacks the prototypical size. According to Ralph Vacchiano […]

The Arizona Cardinals have been closely tied to former Oklahoma quarterback Kyler Murray, but the team used their first-round pick on a quarterback last season. So what are all of the rumors about then anyway? Current conspiracy theory: Cardinals told Kyler Murray they'd draft him at No. 1 overall and trade Josh Rosen if he […]

Now that Kyler Murray has made clear that he plans to switch careers from baseball to football, speculation about which team will draft him has arisen. For Colin Cowherd of Fox Sports 1, there are at least four teams he could think of who should strongly consider drafting the Oklahoma Sooners product. "Keep your eye […]

It’s officially official: Kyler Murray, considered by most sports commentators to be a top QB pick for the NFL draft, has chosen football over baseball. Murray took to Twitter to make clear that his sole goal, from this point forward, was to become an NFL quarterback. He said that football has been his passion for […]

The Miami Dolphins are more than likely in the market for a new quarterback while former Oklahoma Sooners quarterback Kyler Murray could become the next star in South Florida. While Murray will be participating in both the NFL Combine and NFL Draft despite already being selected by the Oakland Athletics in the 2018 MLB Draft, […]

Oklahoma University quarterback Kyler Murray had an unbelievable junior season, so much so that he was awarded the Heisman Trophy for his efforts and has since declared for the 2019 NFL Draft. Although it’s uncertain exactly where Murray will land in the draft, so far some teams that could draft Murray are the Jacksonville Jaguars, […]

Oklahoma Sooners star and Heisman winning quarterback Kyler Murray recently decided to forego his baseball career, at least for now, and enter the 2019 NFL Draft in Nashville. Oklahoma QB Kyler Murray has decided to attend the NFL combine. — Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) February 7, 2019 Murray was outstanding during his last year with Oklahoma, […]

Many have questioned whether or not University of Oklahoma quarterback Kyler Murray can be a successful NFL quarterback, but Hall-of-Fame signal-caller Warren Moon thinks Murray will be just fine. “The game has changed and it’s right up his alley,” Moon, who spent the bulk of his NFL career with the Houston Oilers, told TMZ Sports. […]

Kyler Murray is hoping to turn his passion for football into a career but realizes he has to give up his baseball career to do so. Murray stopped by the PFT Live set on Radio Row to talk about his desire to get in the NFL. He told the hosts that, much as he’d like to […]

The secret is out at this point in regards to whether or not the Jacksonville Jaguars need a quarterback or not. The answer is yes, yes they do. Quarterback Blake Bortles is not the answer for the Jaguars going forward, and his inability to live up to expectations has left the organization in a bit […]

Oklahoma quarterback Kyler Murray has quite the conundrum on his hands regarding the decision to go to the NFL or MLB. One of the few athletes in history that can sympathize with Murray’s situation is Bo Jackson. One would assume that Jackson would have some words of advice for Murray, However, according to Rustin Dodd […]

The New York Giants have not decided whether or not they are committing to Eli Manning for next season, but even if they do decide to bring the veteran back, quarterback will remain a position of need for the future. That’s why the Giants are interested in three of the top quarterback prospects in this […]

On Thursday evening, BetOnline.ag released the official odds on who will draft the two-sport sensation, Kyler Murray. So far, the odds are the Raiders at +325, the Jaguars at +350, the Giants at +400 and then the Cardinals at +500. Murray has been a big part of recent sports media discussion, as many believe that the […]

For a guy that is so small in stature like Kyler Murray, he had one of the biggest decisions in recent sports history. Enter the NFL Draft as a quarterback or go through with joining the Oakland Athletics after they drafted him in the 2018 MLB Draft. The Athletics took him at the ninth overall […]