Arizona Cardinals head coach Mike LaFleur just pulled back the curtain on Kyler Murray’s exit, revealing the team moved on “pretty quickly” after LaFleur’s arrival. This isn’t just locker room chatter, it’s a direct quote about the former No. 1 overall pick.
The “Pretty Quickly” Process in Arizona
After the Hall of Fame game, LaFleur got straight to it when asked about the decision to let Murray go shortly after becoming head coach. He laid out their process bluntly: “I’d say pretty quickly. Once we made the decision that we were going to do that, the show goes on, and that’s quarterback all the way down to the punter to any coach. Like I’ve put on record, I think best for both parties, and so here we are.” That “pretty quickly” part says everything, doesn’t it? It frames Murray’s departure not as a long debate, but a fast, firm decision.
Murray’s Fresh Start in Minnesota
Meanwhile, Kyler Murray, drafted first overall by the Cardinals in 2019 after winning the Heisman Trophy, is now chasing a fresh start with the Minnesota Vikings. He signed with them after his release from Arizona, and the Vikings have already made a huge move: naming him the starter earlier this week. He beat out former top pick J.J. McCarthy in camp for the job. Minnesota is hoping Murray can deliver a “Sam Darnold-ish season” as they look to rebound from a disappointing 2025. It’s all about what comes next for Murray and the Vikings as the season gets underway.
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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