ARIZONA CARDINALS

K1 Podcast: Murray and Kingsbury continue growing vs. Falcons

Oct 14, 2019, 10:13 AM

Kyler Murray #1 of the Arizona Cardinals throws the ball down field while being chased by Adrian Cl...

Kyler Murray #1 of the Arizona Cardinals throws the ball down field while being chased by Adrian Clayborn #99 of the Atlanta Falcons at State Farm Stadium on October 13, 2019 in Glendale, Arizona. Cardinals won 34-33. (Photo by Norm Hall/Getty Images)

(Photo by Norm Hall/Getty Images)

Kyler Murray keeps impressing.

The Arizona Cardinals rookie became the first quarterback in the Super Bowl era to throw 20 or more completions in each of his first six games. Murray reached that point with a 27-of-37 performance against the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday.

He threw for 340 yards and three scores without a turnover or a sack taken in the 34-33 victory in Week 6.

The Cardinals advanced to 2-3-1, and while the rookie keeps progressing, it’s the evolving state of the team around him that is helping him and head coach Kliff Kingsbury gain traction. David Johnson and Chase Edmonds have grown into a dynamic duo at running back, while the tight ends have quietly entered into the fold.

This week on the K1 Podcast, co-hosts Rudy Carpenter and Kevin Zimmerman discussed the play-calling that is making life easy on Murray and how important it is that Murray is impressing in the easier part of the schedule. They also consider where Kingsbury and Murray have room to grow together.

Here’s what else was discussed this week.

2:00 — When the Cardinals aren’t off schedule, what have we seen? What has Kingsbury done to enhance his play-calling? Rudy doesn’t think personnel groupings matter so much as what Arizona is doing with its players in given situations.

6:49 — On how Arizona used deception and personnel, even with rookie Andy Isabella on big gains from Johnson and tight end Maxx Williams.

7:55 — It’s not about the stats. What matters is the threat of the run.

9:08 — The Cardinals are finding their individual roles, and they spread the ball around with nine different players catching passes from Murray.

11:58 — How important is this soft part of the Arizona schedule?

15:47 — One sign that Murray is still trying to earn Kingsbury’s trust.

18:25 — Murray’s two key third-down runs where he took the yardage and got out of bounds. Where is the line between being protecting himself versus making the needed play?

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Arizona Cardinals running back Chase Edmonds (29) runs against the Atlanta Falcons during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 13, 2019, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin) Arizona Cardinals defensive tackle Corey Peters (98) sacks Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan (2) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 13, 2019, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin) Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Damiere Byrd, center, pulls in a catch as Atlanta Falcons free safety Ricardo Allen (37) defends during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 13, 2019, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri) Atlanta Falcons running back Ito Smith (25) is hit by Arizona Cardinals cornerback Byron Murphy (33) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 13, 2019, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin) Arizona Cardinals running back David Johnson (31) runs as Atlanta Falcons outside linebacker De'Vondre Campbell (59) pursues during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 13, 2019, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri) Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Julio Jones (11) motions during the first half of an NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals, Sunday, Oct. 13, 2019, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin) Atlanta Falcons offensive tackle Jake Matthews (70) lines up against the Arizona Cardinals during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 13, 2019, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri) Arizona Cardinals linebacker Chandler Jones (55) runs a play against the Atlanta Falcons during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 13, 2019, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin) Arizona Cardinals head coach Kliff Kingsbury makes a call during the first half of an NFL football game against the Atlanta Falcons, Sunday, Oct. 13, 2019, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin) Fans pause for a moment of silence in memory of the late Arizona Cardinals owner William V. Bidwill prior to NFL football game against the Atlanta Falcons, Sunday, Oct. 13, 2019, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin) Arizona Cardinals tight end Maxx Williams (87) scores a touchdown as Atlanta Falcons defensive back Kemal Ishmael (36) defends during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 13, 2019, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin) Arizona Cardinals tight end Maxx Williams (87) celebrates his touchdown against the Atlanta Falcons with teammate Chase Edmonds (29) during the second half of an NFL football game against the Atlanta Falcons, Sunday, Oct. 13, 2019, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin) Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald (11) is hit by Atlanta Falcons free safety Ricardo Allen (37) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 13, 2019, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin) Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald (11) is hit by Atlanta Falcons free safety Ricardo Allen (37) and outside linebacker De'Vondre Campbell (59) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 13, 2019, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin) Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray (1) celebrates after a touchdown against the Atlanta Falcons during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 13, 2019, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin) Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald (11) lines up against Atlanta Falcons strong safety Damontae Kazee (27) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 13, 2019, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri) Atlanta Falcons running back Devonta Freeman, top, lunges for the end zone for a touchdown as Arizona Cardinals outside linebacker Haason Reddick defends during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 13, 2019, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri) Atlanta Falcons running back Devonta Freeman (24) runs into the end zone for a touchdown as Arizona Cardinals outside linebacker Haason Reddick (43) defends during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 13, 2019, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri) Atlanta Falcons running back Devonta Freeman (24) reaches for the end zone for a touchdown as Arizona Cardinals outside linebacker Haason Reddick (43) defends during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 13, 2019, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin) Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan (2) runs as Arizona Cardinals linebacker Chandler Jones (55) pursues during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 13, 2019, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin) Atlanta Falcons running back Kenjon Barner (38) runs the ball against the Arizona Cardinals during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 13, 2019, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin) Atlanta Falcons tight end Austin Hooper (81) makes a catch as Arizona Cardinals outside linebacker Haason Reddick (43) defends during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 13, 2019, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin) Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald (11) makes a catch against the Atlanta Falcons during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 13, 2019, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin) Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Julio Jones (11) is hit by Arizona Cardinals strong safety Budda Baker (32) and cornerback Byron Murphy, left, during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 13, 2019, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin) Arizona Cardinals cornerback Kevin Peterson (27) breaks up a pass intended for Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Calvin Ridley during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 13, 2019, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin) Atlanta Falcons tight end Austin Hooper (81) scores a touchdown as Arizona Cardinals outside linebacker Haason Reddick (43) pursues during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 13, 2019, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin) Atlanta Falcons tight end Austin Hooper (81) celebrates his touchdown against Arizona Cardinals during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 13, 2019, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin) Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan (2) throws against the Arizona Cardinals during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 13, 2019, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri) Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan (2) scrambles as Arizona Cardinals outside linebacker Terrell Suggs pursues during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 13, 2019, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri) Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Julio Jones (11) lines up against the Arizona Cardinals during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 13, 2019, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri) Arizona Cardinals running back David Johnson (31) celebrates his touchdown against the Atlanta Falcons during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 13, 2019, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri) Arizona Cardinals running back David Johnson (31) scores a touchdown as Atlanta Falcons outside linebacker De'Vondre Campbell (59) defends during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 13, 2019, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri) Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald (11) is hit by outside linebacker De'Vondre Campbell (59) anduring the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 13, 2019, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin) Arizona Cardinals linebacker Chandler Jones (55) runs a play against the Atlanta Falcons during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 13, 2019, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri) Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray (1) throws against the Atlanta Falcons during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 13, 2019, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin) Atlanta Falcons running back Devonta Freeman (24) runs in a touchdown against the Arizona Cardinals during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 13, 2019, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri) Atlanta Falcons kicker Matt Bryant (3) walls to his bench after missing the point after against the Arizona Cardinals during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 13, 2019, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin) Atlanta Falcons kicker Matt Bryant (3) unsuccessfully attempts a point after during the second half of an NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals, Sunday, Oct. 13, 2019, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin) Atlanta Falcons kicker Matt Bryant (3) reacts to missing the point after against the Arizona Cardinals during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 13, 2019, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin) Atlanta Falcons kicker Matt Bryant (3) reacts to missing the point after against the Arizona Cardinals during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 13, 2019, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin) Atlanta Falcons kicker Matt Bryant (3) runs to his bench after missing a point after attempt against the Arizona Cardinals during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 13, 2019, in Glendale, Ariz. The Cardinals won 34-33. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri) Atlanta Falcons kicker Matt Bryant (3) reacts to missing the point after as Arizona Cardinals linebacker Brooks Reed celebrates during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 13, 2019, in Glendale, Ariz. The Cardinals won 34-33. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin) Atlanta Falcons head coach Dan Quinn, left, greets Arizona Cardinals head coach Kliff Kingsbury after an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 13, 2019, in Glendale, Ariz. The Cardinals won 34-33. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin) Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald (11) greets Atlanta Falcons running back Devonta Freeman (24) after an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 13, 2019, in Glendale, Ariz. The Cardinals won 34-33. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin) Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan (2) greets Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray (1) after an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 13, 2019, in Glendale, Ariz. The Cardinals won 34-33. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin) Arizona Cardinals outside linebacker Terrell Suggs (56) chases down Atlanta Falcons running back Devonta Freeman (24) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 13, 2019, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin) Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan (2) warms up prior to an NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals, Sunday, Oct. 13, 2019, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri) Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald (11) and quarterback Kyler Murray (1) wear a "WVB" patch in memory of the Cardinals' late owner William V. Bidwill prior to an NFL football game against the Atlanta Falcons, Sunday, Oct. 13, 2019, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin) Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Julio Jones (11) warms up prior to an NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals, Sunday, Oct. 13, 2019, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri) Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Calvin Ridley (18) scores a touchdown as Arizona Cardinals defensive back Jalen Thompson (34) defends during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 13, 2019, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin) Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Calvin Ridley, left, scores a touchdown as Arizona Cardinals defensive back Jalen Thompson defends during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 13, 2019, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri) Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray (1) throws against the Atlanta Falcons during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 13, 2019, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin) Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan (2) throws against the Arizona Cardinals during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 13, 2019, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri) Atlanta Falcons center Alex Mack (51) battles against Arizona Cardinals outside linebacker Haason Reddick (43) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 13, 2019, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin) Arizona Cardinals kicker Zane Gonzalez (5) kicks a field goal as punter Andy Lee (4) holds against the Atlanta Falcons during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 13, 2019, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin) Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray (1) scrambles as Atlanta Falcons defensive end Adrian Clayborn (99) pursues during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 13, 2019, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri) Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray (1) throws against the Atlanta Falcons during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 13, 2019, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin) Atlanta Falcons running back Devonta Freeman (24) is hit by Arizona Cardinals middle linebacker Jordan Hicks (58) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 13, 2019, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri) Atlanta Falcons running back Ito Smith (25) makes the catch against the Arizona Cardinals during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 13, 2019, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri) Arizona Cardinals running back Chase Edmonds (29) scores a touchdown as Atlanta Falcons linebacker Deion Jones (45) defends during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 13, 2019, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin) Arizona Cardinals running back David Johnson (31) celebrates his touchdown against the Atlanta Falcons during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 13, 2019, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin) Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan (2) scrambles as Arizona Cardinals middle linebacker Jordan Hicks pursues during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 13, 2019, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin) Arizona Cardinals running back David Johnson (31) scores a touchdown against the Atlanta Falcons during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 13, 2019, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin) Arizona Cardinals running back David Johnson (31) celebrates his touchdown with teammate tight end Charles Clay against the Atlanta Falcons during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 13, 2019, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri) Arizona Cardinals running back Chase Edmonds (29) signals first down and goal against the Atlanta Falcons during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 13, 2019, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin) Arizona Cardinals defensive tackle Corey Peters (98) celebrates his sack of Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan (2) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 13, 2019, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri) Arizona Cardinals running back David Johnson (31) runs as Atlanta Falcons defensive back Jordan Miller (28) pursues during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 13, 2019, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri) Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray (1) warms up prior to an NFL football game against the Atlanta Falcons, Sunday, Oct. 13, 2019, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

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