Broncos should be keeping tabs on the Kyler Murray situation
The Denver Broncos are looking for a long-term option at quarterback and suddenly, Kyler Murray could be an option in that discussion.
Recently, it has come to light that there seems to be a bit of a rift between Kyler Murray and the front office of the Arizona Cardinals. Most of this seems to stem from the team’s embarrassing loss to the Los Angeles Rams in the Wild Card round of the playoffs, a tough ending after the team started the season 7-0.
Murray also scrubbed his social media accounts of any mention of the Cardinals, which is when much of these talks began.
Kyler Murray was the No. 1 overall pick of the 2019 NFL Draft
So should the Denver Broncos be in on Murray? Obviously, yes.
Yes, if Kyler Murray is dissatisfied with the Cardinals, the Broncos should inquire about his potential availability via trade. This shouldn’t even be a question.
— Andrew Mason (@MaseDenver) February 7, 2022
The Broncos should be in on every available quarterback this offseason and with this not being the strongest draft we have seen for the position, every veteran passer is one that should be being considered by general manager George Paton.
However, Murray wouldn’t come cheap.
The price for Aaron Rodgers could be sky high after the Green Bay Packers’ passer just won back-to-back League Most Valuable Player Awards, but that price could be even higher for Murray based on his youth.
Murray is just 24 years old and his resume is already quite impressive.
After winning the Heisman Trophy at Oklahoma in 2018, he was the NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year in 2019. He has also been selected to the last two Pro Bowl rosters.
The concern around him has always been around his stature (5-foot-10, 207 pounds), but he has gotten the job done in Arizona during his first three years in the league.
He’s been available as well, playing in 46 of a possible 48 regular-season games along with one playoff game.
During those three years, Murray has thrown for over 11,000 yards through the air with 70 touchdowns to 34 interceptions. He has a 93.9 QB rating while completing just under 67 percent of his throws. But where Murray becomes a premium option is in the running game.
A true dual-threat quarterback, Murray has rushed for 1,786 yards and another 20, yes 20, touchdowns on the ground.
It is likely that Murray and the Cardinals patch things up. But it will do no harm to make some phone calls and see if the team is willing to part with him, and what that price tag looks like.
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Paton should absolutely be keeping tabs on this situation.