Kyler Murray’s off-season began quickly and with success, but that ended abruptly, a symbolic end to the Cardinals season.
Despite his small stature, the Cardinals drafted Kyler Murray with their top pick, as they had no concerns about his ability to play.
| STATS | CMP | ATT | PCT | YDS | YDS/G | TD | INT | RATE |
| Regular Season | 333 | 481 | 69.2 | 3787 | 270.5 | 24 | 10 | 100.6 |
| Post Season | 19 | 34 | 55.9 | 137 | 137 | 0 | 2 | 40.9 |
Despite losing the final three games of their season last year and finishing with a 3-13 record, Cardinals have since raised themselves from 11 wins to 14 and made it to the playoffs.
Murray has been sensational at times, winning Rookie of the Year in 2019 and getting two Pro Bowl nods. When his agent demanded a new contract before the draft, many thought that a trade might be possible for the unsettled Sooner, especially after the dreaded Instagram break-up.
One NFL analyst believes he knows why Kyler Murray has not declared for the 2019 NFL Draft yet. The discussion on Pro Football Talk Live was that maybe Murray simply is not ready to be in the spotlight, as he just graduated with a degree in economics and is still attempting to gain experience.
“The NFL hasn’t commented yet; but I fully expect them to get something done before the start of training camp. That said, the question then becomes whether he’ll show up. Maybe a short hold out would make the final deal happen.”
In the 2018 MLB draft, Oakland drafted Murray with the ninth overall pick. This makes him the only player in history to be drafted in the first round of both Major League Baseball and Major League Football. Kyler opted for football with the Cleveland Browns, but Oakland still owns his contract rights.
K1 has had a passion for baseball for some time, including traveling to a post-match press conference in an Oakland Athletics cap. Some analysts believe that he might be attempting to pressure the Cardinals out of their contract with him.
With trade rumors swirling around the star running back, he’ll likely on the roster for at least another season. But question marks remain after speaking to many Cardinals fans about their love for him, durability, and maturity in his leadership skills. He has an amazing talent, but the decision is worth it.