ARIZONA CARDINALS

Former Arizona Cardinals QB Colt McCoy delivers high praise for Kyler Murray

Oct 8, 2023, 9:46 AM

Complimenting Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray with some of the most endearing praise possible, former teammate Colt McCoy made his stance clear on the polarizing Murray.

“Kyler is extremely talented,” McCoy told The Herd on Thursday.

“I think what people don’t understand about him – for whatever reason – is he is a hard worker. He does care about the game. He’s super competitive.”

McCoy offered a counter to many of the criticisms of Murray and reasons why the controversial study clause was inserted and subsequently removed from his contract.

“I think right now he’s kinda being a punching bag,” McCoy said.

Murray has been active on the sidelines doing his best to acclimate to a new offense and new coaching staff after the hires of head coach Jonathan Gannon and offensive coordinator Drew Petzing.

However, he has not been able to prove himself on the field.

With the success of newcomer Joshua Dobbs at quarterback and an unclear return date from ACL surgery in the offseason, Murray’s future is still very cloudy.

“I would not hedge my bets against him,” McCoy said.

One certainty is that when Gannon was first hired, he greeted Murray with demonstrative enthusiasm. What that means for the future is to be determined.

Arizona Cardinals

Cardinals P Blake Gillikin took home NFC Special Teams Player of the Week for his play in Arizona's...

Tyler Drake

Cardinals’ Blake Gillikin named NFC Special Teams Player of the Week

Cardinals punter Blake Gillikin was named NFC Special Teams Player of the Week on Wednesday for his play in Arizona's 29-9 win over Chicago.

27 minutes ago

Aaron Rodgers, Budda Baker...

Alex Weiner

Aaron Rodgers throws respect toward Budda Baker ahead of Cardinals-Jets

Aaron Rodgers shared a glowing review of Cardinals safety Budda Baker, comparing him to some of the best defensive backs in recent memory.

2 hours ago

Trey Benson, cardinals...

Alex Weiner

Cardinals RBs Emari Demercado, Trey Benson credit James Conner’s leadership

The Cardinals dominated on the ground against the Bears on Sunday, and young running backs Emari Demercado and Trey Benson credited James Conner's leadership.

19 hours ago

Darren Hall...

Damon Allred

Waived Cardinals DB Darren Hall claimed by Colts, WR Chris Moore released from practice squad

The Arizona Cardinals waived cornerback Darren Hall on Monday after he had played in four of the last five games.

20 hours ago

Arizona Cardinals DC Nick Rallis and WR Michael Wilson chat during training camp...

Tyler Drake

‘It’s greatness:’ The true meaning behind Nick Rallis naming son after Cardinals’ Kyzir White

Arizona Cardinals DC Nick Rallis opened up Tuesday about the true meaning behind naming his son after team captain Kyzir White.

21 hours ago

...

Arizona Sports Video

Video: NFL Network reporter Omar Ruiz believes Cardinals have a ‘franchise’ quarterback in Kyler Murray

NFL Network reporter/anchor Omar Ruiz joined Bickley & Marotta to talk about the growth and maturity of Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray.

1 day ago

Former Arizona Cardinals QB Colt McCoy delivers high praise for Kyler Murray