Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray has to trust his reads and be more decisive to avoid sacks versus the San Francisco 49ers in week 5.
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With all the disguise coverages being used by NFL defensive coordinators, Murray’s reluctance is just and well merited. Murray’s impeccable mechanics and intuitiveness cannot be overstated, but offensive coordinator Drew Petzing needs him to trust in his reads and let it rip.
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The Cardinals’ offense went 4-for-11 on third downs this past Sunday, tallying just 17 first downs on 58 total plays and allowed four sacks. The 1-3 start hasn’t been predominately bad, but Murray’s excellence will be required if the Cardinals plan on competing for the NFC West this season.
Murray has likely been sitting in the film room with Petzing this week, assessing both ways to avoid the San Francisco 49ers pass rush, and render more completions on three-step drops.
Once Murray settles, the Cardinals can turn in more offensive scoring drives, but he has to stop overthinking and get back to playing his game.
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