Kyler Murray has broken his silence. The Arizona Cardinals’ standout quarterback, in the news recently thanks to negative anonymous comments about his supposed lack of maturity and leadership skills amidst rumors of his discontent about his contract, spoke out on social media.
Kyler Murray speaks out
One league source expressed confidence that this drama will eventually blow over, and the Cardinals will get on the same page with Murray. Another league source predicted no trade would happen and that the Cardinals will figure out a way to coexist with Murray. The 24-year-old QB is a video game enthusiast who’s known for his tendency to stick to himself and a small inner circle that includes his father, former Texas A&M quarterback Kevin Murray.
Murray recently scrubbed his Instagram account of any mention or photographs of the Cardinals. On Monday, one day after the Super Bowl and after reports surfaced that he is upset about being scapegoated for the Cardinals’ late-season struggles, Murray spoke out.
‘All of this nonsense is not what I’m about’
The former top overall pick from Oklahoma didn’t mince words.
“I play this game for the love of it, for my teammates, everyone who has helped me get to this position that believed in me & to win championships,” Murray wrote on Twitter on his official verified account. “All of this nonsense is not what I’m about, never has been, never will be. Anyone who has ever stepped between those lines with me knows how hard I go. Love me or hate me, but I’m going to continue to grow and get better.”
Cardinals issue statement
The Cardinals previously issued a statement about Murray, who passed for 3,787 yards, 24 touchdowns, and 10 interceptions last season. He led Arizona to a 10-6 record while rushing for 423 yards and 5 scores.
“Nothing has changed regarding our opinion and high regard for Kyler Murray,” the statement read. “We as a team and Kyler individually have improved each year he’s been in the league. We are excited to continue that improvement in 2022 and are excited that Kyler Murray is the quarterback leading us.”