Kyler Murray Accused of Tanking Arizona Cardinals’ Playoff Run: “He Refused to Run.”

Kyler Murray has been making headlines ever since he scrubbed his Instagram account. Social media is buzzing with different takes on the issue of his situation with the Cardinals. Even broadcasting shows added the matter to their long list of things to talk about.

Colin Cowherd, the veteran broadcaster, is known for his wildly in-depth takes. He goes on and on endlessly about a subject, using vivid analogies and meticulous metaphors. On Murray’s contract issue as well, Colin had a descriptive take for his audience.

Colin first admits that he is on Kyler’s side. He might not like what the Heisman Trophy winner is doing but that does not mean that he has anything against his game.

“I’m a Kyler Guy,” Cowherd said.

He further adds, “But I gotta tell you I have sacked four agents in my life.” Cowherd says that Kyler’s agent has taken “a big misstep.” Here’s the statement Cowherd is talking about:

And Kyler does deserve a big contract as per the FS1 Radio host. But the statement that his agent put out is direct and lengthy. And to drive that larger point, the former-ESPN broadcaster said something interesting.

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After the playoff Wild Card game, Cowherd “theorized” that there could be only one reason behind Kyler Murray not using his feet sufficiently enough in the playoff game.

“He tanked,” Colin reiterated recently. “He refused to run. You know it wasn’t Kliff Kingsbury’s idea. Kyler Murray would not run in that playoff game. He made a decision, a business decision.” It might seem like Cowherd is sensationalizing the matter but even the numbers back his claim.

Numbers against Kyler Murray

In the regular season, Murray attempted 88 rushes in 14 games. He gained 423 yards through those tries. In the playoff game against the Rams, the Cardinals QB attempted just two rush attempts for 6 yards gained. Arguably a strong deviation from his natural game.

In contrast, Matthew Stafford had only 32 rushing attempts in 17 regular-season games. But in the Wild Card game, he had six rushing attempts for 22 yards.

The numbers reverse from regular season to postseason for the two opposing quarterbacks. So, Cowherd’s claim that there might be some tanking involved is not entirely far-fetched. There might be some truth to the matter.

It could be that with DeAndre Hopkins out of the game, Murray suspected the Cardinals could not go far into the playoffs. It is understandable for some that Murray would take lesser risks to safeguard his future.

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