I think Kyler actually pays @602 Native some rent money each month as much as he lives on in his mind.
Official Kyler Murray career thread.... (post Cardinals/Vikes)
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Getting a bag from the dude monthly.
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FTFY.....
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Funny but you might want to be careful.FTFY.....
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I remember him mentioning more than once that the goal was winning "Superbowls" (plural). Obviously, he couldn't mention the Vikings in the same breath since he was under contract with the Cardinals....
I kid.KO'C has his work cut out, considering how much the pressure escalates and intensifies during the post season.
I would be stunned if K1 ever made it to a NFCCG, let alone a SB.
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Wouldn’t people has said this about Jalen Hurts a few years ago?I remember him mentioning more than once that the goal was winning "Superbowls" (plural). Obviously, he couldn't mention the Vikings in the same breath since he was under contract with the Cardinals....
KO'C has his work cut out, considering how much the pressure escalates and intensifies during the post season.
I would be stunned if K1 ever made it to a NFCCG, let alone a SB.
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Rap: Kyler Murray, JJ McCarthy QB battle will go "right up to the start of the season
Too close to call.
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This has to be click bait. No way JJ can complete with K1 for the starting position.
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I think the competition is, will speed win more games over being able to see the middle of the field?
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Sounds like Kyler isn’t clear cut #1 for the teams best player. Says a lot.
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I don't know. I wouldn't have. He strikes me as more level headed.....less volatile, and tougher.
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You can't actually expect him to come out and take a stand one way or another when the coach keeps saying it's an open contest?
I think even if he thinks JJ is the guy he's not going to say it because the coach has been clear it's a competition.
K1 = offseason MVP
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A very fair article.
www.purpleinsider.football
Who is the real Kyler Murray?
Purple Insider spent the summer trying to find out the person and player behind the narratives
www.purpleinsider.football
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OMG, it's longer than War and Peace......A very fair article.
Who is the real Kyler Murray?
Purple Insider spent the summer trying to find out the person and player behind the narratives
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Just further evidence what a POS the Bidwill family is. His father was a vindictive a-hole too. It appears without a question of a doubt that Michael created the whole K1 needs to study bs that he created when he was put in a position to have to pay Kyler. And by doing that, he destroyed whatever chance Kyler had to succeed in AZ. Hell, all you have to do is read what so many K1 haters on this board wrote when the Bidwill family wrote about adding studying time to his new contract. The Bidwills will screw up ANYTHING over time. Murray had no chance here, but no one else will have a chance as long as Michael is running this pathetic organization. His father was no better. He fired Charlie Winner in the 60’s and 70’s when Charlie criticized Bidwill for trading Rashad & MacArthur Lane when they wanted to get paid. He fired Coryell when Coryell criticized him for not adding any defensive players to those 70’s teams that were loaded offensively. And moving to AZ was the DUMBEST possible move at the time. Baltimore promised him a brand new stadium & a crazed fan base. Instead, the dumb a$$ moves to AZ, with NO indoor stadium & a fan base made up of transients from cold weather cities. Until Michael dies or sells this team, there is ZERO chance of seeing consistent success here. Murray was NEVER the problem & Minnesota’s success this year will make the Bidwills look like fools AGAIN!
Summarized version
Key Takeaways from the Article:
- Arm Talent vs. Public Narratives: While off-field noise and personality criticism have frequently surrounded Murray throughout his career, his raw throwing talent is unquestioned. In 2024, he ranked 12th in Completion Percentage Over Expected (CPOE) and was rated by Pro Football Focus (PFF) as the 6th-best quarterback from a clean pocket.
- Scheme & Playmaker Upgrade: Much of Murray's short depth-of-target passing in Arizona was a byproduct of scheme constraints and receiver separation issues. In Minnesota, surrounded by elite targets like Justin Jefferson, Jordan Addison, Jauan Jennings, and T.J. Hockenson, Murray's ability to throw with touch and anticipation gives the Vikings' offense immense upside.
- Operating the Offense On-Time: To win head coach Kevin O'Connell's complete trust over J.J. McCarthy, Murray must show he can operate within the structure of the offense consistently rather than relying primarily on off-script athleticism.
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I was always excited to see Murray play. He is an exciting athlete and made some very incredible plays. I just think fans got frustrated with what appeared to be lack of improvement. I wish him well in Minnesota. JMO is, I think his height will be the ultimate demise of Kyler. Hope I'm wrong, he could be good enough to make something of his career.
By the way, I gave up on War and Peace in the first chapter. Could you summarize that for me?
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I was always excited to see Murray play. He is an exciting athlete and made some very incredible plays. I just think fans got frustrated with what appeared to be lack of improvement. I wish him well in Minnesota. JMO is, I think his height will be the ultimate demise of Kyler. Hope I'm wrong, he could be good enough to make something of his career.
By the way, I gave up on War and Peace in the first chapter. Could you summarize that for me?
Just like every man, I bet Kyler goes to bed every night wishing he had 2 more inches....Except for me, said NO MAN ever......LOL
Sorry, I couldn't resist since I was forced into happy hour very early today...LOL
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Whistling past the graveyard.
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LOL Poor wittle Kywer, nothing's ewer his fawlt.
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Why Kyler Murray’s fit with the Vikings is inspiring optimism headed into training camp
Hopes and expectations are high for the Vikings and Murray among many of the quarterback's former coaches and teammates.
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Once the signing with the Vikings was official, one of Murray’s coaches with the Cardinals, who requested anonymity to be candid about a former player, put the prevailing opinion bluntly.
“I think you’re about to see the best version of Kyler Murray,” this coach said. “And I’m f—ing pissed that I’m not going to get to be a part of it. I’m going to be jealous when he’s in a good environment, his headspace is good, and he shows people who the f— he is.”
“I think how his career has gone the last two or three years has been necessary for his growth,” said Chase Edmonds, a former teammate of Murray’s who played last year for the Washington Commanders. “The Vikings are going to be getting the best Kyler Murray that anyone has ever seen in terms of consistency.”
“He’s a competitor,” said Autry Denson, the Cardinals’ running backs coach from 2023 to 2025. “When you challenge a competitor, you know what they’re going to do? They’re going to compete. Challenge him. Hold him accountable. There was not a malicious bone in his body.”
One former Cardinals executive, who was not authorized to speak publicly about Murray, added: “He has always wanted to be held accountable. I think a lack of that at times may have led to some of the inconsistencies. If I was a betting man, I would bet that you’re going to see some wild s— this year. To have the talent he is, with the talent (the Vikings) have, and to have O’Connell, who has a great mind and a great way of seeing it, they could be a really scary team.”
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