Many have projected the Arizona Cardinals to complete at or close to the underside of the NFC West this season, and given the expertise of the opposite groups of their division (San Francisco 49ers, Los Angeles Rams, Seattle Seahawks), it’s straightforward to see why.
The over/underneath on the Cardinals’ win whole subsequent season is 6.5 video games, per BetMGM, however quarterback Kyler Murray believes the staff is able to rather more. Talking to Jonathan Jones of CBS Sports activities, Murray just lately said he welcomes those that have already counted Arizona out.
“I do know persons are sleeping on us, however it’s what it’s,” Murray said. “You see it. You see all the things. Attempt to keep off the social media as a lot as attainable however you see, clearly, who they speak about, who they do not speak about. Like I stated, profitable cures all. … This what I dreamt of doing — profitable Tremendous Bowls — and that’s my objective. My objective is to be the most effective and win Tremendous Bowls, so the motivation is inner.”
The Cardinals went 4-13 final season, however they had been with out Murray for the primary 9 video games of the yr. They’re clearly a greater staff once they have Murray, a two-time Professional Bowler and former Offensive Rookie of the 12 months, wholesome for a full season.
Arizona additionally has some offensive items to work with other than Murray. The staff has a legit No. 1 receiver in rookie Marvin Harrison Jr. and it additionally signed Zay Jones, who had 82 receptions and 823 yards simply two seasons in the past in Jacksonville, to type a stable WR trio together with Michael Wilson, who confirmed flashes throughout his rookie season final yr.
The Playing cards additionally drafted promising rookie working again Trey Benson to pair with 1,000-yard again James Conner and third-year tight finish Trey McBride is coming off a breakout season through which he caught 81 passes for 825 yards and three touchdowns.
“I put no limitations on this offense,” Murray added.
If Murray can regain his 2020-2021 type when he averaged 3,879 yards passing and 622 yards dashing per season whereas scoring 66 whole touchdowns, there’s likelihood the Cardinals might shock some folks.
