Kyler expects to build a top offense with rookie Harrison
Kyler Murray said he expects the Arizona Cardinals to improve significantly in 2024 with him fully healthy and entering Year 2 in coordinator Drew Petzing's offense.
"Going into Year 6, am I excited? Hell yeah, I'm excited. I feel good. Just to be healthy again is a blessing. Yes, I believe in what we can do," Murray said Wednesday, according to team reporter Darren Urban.
Murray began last season on the sideline while recovering from a torn ACL and didn't play until Week 10. The rebuilding Cardinals posted a 4-13 record for a second straight year, and their offense ranked outside the top 20 in total points again.
Arizona didn't make many splashes in free agency but still added starters on both sides of the ball, including Marvin Harrison Jr. - the No. 1 receiver in the 2024 NFL Draft who joined the team as the fourth overall pick.
"He will be (a game-changer)," Murray said of Harrison, according to PHNX Cardinals. "That takes us to another level. When you got a guy out there that is capable of winning one-on-ones. ... As far as manipulating coverage and stuff like that, you have a guy who can do that. And even if he's not open, he's open. So I'm excited to build that with him. When he does what he does, I fully expect our offense to be top of the league."
Marvin Harrison Jr. snags one from Kyler Murray during Arizona Cardinals OTAs. #AZCardinals pic.twitter.com/9JK92pJYvV
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In addition to Harrison, the Cardinals used a first-round draft pick on pass-rusher Darius Robinson and a Round 2 selection on corner Max Melton. The team also signed starting offensive tackle Jonah Williams.
"I don't put any limitation on what we can do," said Murray, who added that he's "really locked in" to what the Cardinals are doing, according to ESPN's Josh Weinfuss.
Harrison now headlines a wide receiver depth chart that includes Michael Wilson and Greg Dortch. Tight end Trey McBride led Arizona with 81 catches for 825 yards and three touchdowns in 2023.
In eight games last year, Murray completed 65.7% of his passes for 10 touchdowns against five interceptions. The 2019 No. 1 pick also rushed for 244 yards and three scores.
The Cardinals haven't made the playoffs since the 2021 season, and the club's last postseason victory dates back to the 2015 campaign.
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