“My understanding is that he’s going to take his time and make sure this thing is 100 percent accurate,” Rapoport reported. “He’s young, he’s got a long career. He’s not in a rush, so don’t be surprised if we don’t see him at the start of the season or maybe even in the middle. This injury needs to heal completely.”
Murray was injured on December 13, 13 games into the campaign lost in the desert. The Cardinals were 4-8 at the time and finished 4-13, with seven straight losses to close the season and Murray out with starters like Colt McCoy, Trace McSorley and David Blow under center. Coach Kliff Kingsbury was responsible for Arizona’s disastrous finish. He was fired And general manager Steve Keim stepped down, leaving a huge leadership void in Arizona.
Since then, the Cardinals have He was hired They have former Tennessee Titans executive Monty Osenforth as their general manager He did an interview Eight head coaching candidates. A major topic in the interviews, Rapoport reported, was Murray’s health and condition.
Former No. 1 overall pick, Murray signed A five-year, $230.5 million extension In the 2022 season. Of the Kyler-Kingsbury-Keim troika, who all signed mega-deals last year, the QB is the only one left with the club.
Murray’s first season under contract, even before the injury, was rocky to say the least. The former Offensive Rookie of the Year averaged a career-low 215.3 passing yards, 6.1 yards per attempt and an 87.2 passer rating.
Behind Murray on the depth chart heading into 2023 remains McCoy, a journeyman backup who is 37 and entering his 13th season in September. McCoy completed 68.2 percent of his throws for 780 yards in four games in 2022.
If Murray misses extended time, Osenforth and the Cardinals could invest in a backup QB this offseason, which could give them a fighting chance during their rebuild. there will be Many options Which one to choose from?
Future Murray and Co. From who will be the head coach, there are still major decisions to make in Arizona; According to owner Michael Bidwill, Murray can even provide input on the fence. But as important, deciding how to proceed at quarterback, especially if K1 He is half KO’d for the season.