Even when Arizona Cardinals head coach Jonathan Gannon and offensive coordinator Drew Petzing script the perfect game plan, they can’t possibly weigh in the chances of quarterback Kyler Murray turning the ball over on consecutive throws at the most inopportune times.
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— Seattle Seahawks (@Seahawks) December 8, 2024
Murray singlehandedly surrendered the game momentum in the 30-18 loss to the Seattle Seahawks Sunday afternoon, tossing two crucial interceptions in the first quarter after the Cardinals gained a 7-3 lead. Murray has now thrown five interceptions in the last three games, a strong bullet point to reference regarding the team’s three-game losing streak.
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— Seattle Seahawks (@Seahawks) December 8, 2024
Ramifications will only heighten for the Cardinals, who have now dropped to the third place in the NFC West. Murray must adapt a patient mindset and avoid searching for miracle plays that are highly improbable versus high-caliber opponents. Gannon has to ponder, how might have things gone over this three-game skid had Murray not thrown those interceptions? Ultimately, Gannon must avoid meditating on the self-sabotage, it will only depress him more. Instead, Gannon should use his expertise to redirect Murray in hopes that the Cardinals will slip into the 2024 playoffs.
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