Odegard: Steve Keim Never Went All-In, Should Be Out As Cardinals General Manager

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Kyle Odegard believes it is time for a GM change in Arizona.
Our failed screen plays haven been a hot topic on the board since Kliff's inauguration. Not to argue with you, and I did se how those screen plays repetitively failed, but I have to wonder what's wrong with our screen passes. All NFL teams run it. Several of them have been very successful, Lambs and Whiners being the two immediate examples. Why our offense seems can never make a good screen plays? My guess is our personnel is not a good fit, our WRs are either slender or tiny, and our TEs, outside Maxx, aren't good blockers (some are atrocious, yes I am talking about Daniels).This is a 4 prong problem.
1. Bidwill signing Keim and Kingsbury to extensions after the collapse of last season very well could have planted a seed of complacency. It’s now being said the players are no longer buying into Kingsbury. If that is true then there were some that were already not buying into him by the end of last year.
2. Keim. Until he starts to understand you don’t win without investing heavily in the lines. You don’t build a dominant team by drafting 5’8” oft injured wr’s, and signing 2nd and 3rd tier or oft injured , old lineman.
3. Kingsbury. He has to retool his thinking and his college based offense. Someday he’s going to have to realize bubble screens don’t work in the NFL especially early in the game. Maybe later when the defense is gassed it might work. Also do you really want Hopkins blocking on those type of plays. It would help to if he utilized players on this roster. Why isn’t Dortch rotating with Moore? When should he realize Conner is not a 3 down back early in the game?
4. Kyler. Signed to a contract before his time again plants a seed of complacency. If Kyler was playing for a contract this year maybe he becomes more of a student of the position. Maybe, just maybe he pushes through some of these injuries.
This team is in trouble and it’s not going to turn around in one year. Keim, Kliff and Kyler aren’t going anywhere. It starts with Keim. Unless Keim dedicates all of the assets available to our lines and establishing an identity, things won’t change.
When do you run a screen? Most often you are trying to slow down an over aggressive pass rush. That usually happens when your offense has been wearing them out with the pass. I’ve seen us throw screens. On first down when defenses are playing a contain first down defense, it isn’t effective. Not saying that’s the only proble.Our failed screen plays haven been a hot topic on the board since Kliff's inauguration. Not to argue with you, and I did se how those screen plays repetitively failed, but I have to wonder what's wrong with our screen passes. All NFL teams run it. Several of them have been very successful, Lambs and Whiners being the two immediate examples. Why our offense seems can never make a good screen plays? My guess is our personnel is not a good fit, our WRs are either slender or tiny, and our TEs, outside Maxx, aren't good blockers (some are atrocious, yes I am talking about Daniels).
EXACTLY. Screens are built to catch teams off guard. When you use them as a staple of your offense like WE DO, it does nothing but put us in lengthy to go situations.When do you run a screen? Most often you are trying to slow down an over aggressive pass rush. That usually happens when your offense has been wearing them out with the pass. I’ve seen us throw screens. On first down when defenses are playing a contain first down defense, it isn’t effective. Not saying that’s the only proble.
Obviously as a team employer couldnt praise much Keim great competence, now that he is a free lance can go for free speechI am loving the transition of Kyle Odegard from team employee to jaded outsider in such a short period of time
The triple k of suckageThis is something all the fans who were paying attention know.
Too bad Keim, Kingsbury and Kyler all received five year extensions.
after a game he didnt play in!state radio is really trashing Kyler today.
When do you run a screen? Most often you are trying to slow down an over aggressive pass rush. That usually happens when your offense has been wearing them out with the pass.
True, but WR screens are also used to spread defenses out and get them running side to side, in order to soften them up and make it easier to run.EXACTLY. Screens are built to catch teams off guard.
He got ripped on TV by the ESPN crew before an international game by the likes of Larry Fitzgerald, Steve Young, Robert Griffin III, and others. Today's local radio is just a continuation of that.after a game he didnt play in!
CLASSY. I'm sure Kyler feels good knowing that his team has his back.state radio is really trashing Kyler today. look... I'm super down on Kyler this year but the way they're letting Keim/Kliff off the hook for the disaster this team is is laughably pathetic.
he fires at least 1 nuke at the organization per week on twitter. it's great.I am loving the transition of Kyle Odegard from team employee to jaded outsider in such a short period of time
He got ripped on TV by the ESPN crew before an international game by the likes of Larry Fitzgerald, Steve Young, Robert Griffin III, and others. Today's local radio is just a continuation of that.
ESPN crew takes aim at Kyler Murray’s leadership
Kyler Murray did not play in the Arizona Cardinals’ loss to the San Francisco 49ers on Monday night due to a hamstring injury, but he was still a major topic of conversation during the ESPN broadcast. He probably would have preferred not to be.
ESPN’s “Monday Night Countdown” crew spent roughly four minutes prior to kickoff criticizing Murray for his poor leadership ability. First up was former Cardinals wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald, who played with Murray for two seasons. Fitzgerald praised backup quarterback Colt McCoy for his leadership ability and seemed to hint that Murray does not have the same qualities.
“The conversations with former teammates were glowing about his leadership — leading meetings, taking the onus,” Fitzgerald said of McCoy. “If he makes a mistake, saying, ‘That was on me, I’m gonna get it fixed.’ That’s a big part of being a leader.”
Robert Griffin III then chimed in and said Murray seems like he is “on his own sheet of music” too often. RG3 suggested the Cardinals should let Murray install the offensive game plan every week so he cannot point the finger at anyone else when things go wrong.
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I think Somers has been pretty fair lately. His article last night was spot on.Also what happened to Kent Somers/AZ Central. Why did they go all soft on Cardinals. Maybe they are trying to survive
This was as savage a beat down as I’ve ever seen. Wow.Odegard: Steve Keim Never Went All-In, Should Be Out As Cardinals General Manager
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Yes - you know where these lackey morons are getting their info and takes from when the topic of the day is how much Kyler sucks when he hasn’t played in three weeks.state radio is really trashing Kyler today. look... I'm super down on Kyler this year but the way they're letting Keim/Kliff off the hook for the disaster this team is is laughably pathetic.
Look… I agree the MNF crew likely gets their info from the Cards brass trying to point blame at Kyler and… well… anyone they can to avoid pointing at themselves.Yes - you know where these lackey morons are getting their info and takes from when the topic of the day is how much Kyler sucks when he hasn’t played in three weeks.