Arizona Cardinals: Let’s skip the Kyler Murray trade debate

The Arizona Cardinals have been dubbed by some as Houston Texans west with the player movement over the last couple of seasons.  So naturally, with disgruntled Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson wanting out of Houston, there has been much discussion in Arizona about a trade possibility.

Let’s get one thing straight, it’s not happening, nor should it happen.  The fact that Cardinals fans have been talking about it is straight up ridiculous.

Cardinals fans have given up on Kyler Murray already?  You have to give the kid a chance.  He’s played two seasons, both with a coach still learning his way as well.

Giving up too easy seems to be something the team has done in the past, don’t allow yourselves to go down that hole either.  Plus Murray is on a rookie contract.  That alone should be reason to continue to stick with Murray.

Watson’s and Murray’s statistics also exhibit every reason why a trade between the two should not happen.  Their numbers over the last two seasons are very comparable.

Completion percentage is close.  Watson at 66.4 percent, Murray at 65.8 percent.  Watson 45 TD, 17 INT, Murray 46 TD, 24 INT.  Watson has been sacked 81 times, Murray 75.

One stat there is a huge difference, Murray with 18 rushing TD’s, Watson 7. There is really no reason for this move to be made. That won’t stop media and fans from clamoring for it though.

Everyone wants the Cardinals to be winners in Arizona. That typically doesn’t happen overnight as you have to build.  The Cardinals enter year three with Murray and Kliff Kingsbury in 2021.

There needs to be a natural progression.  The playoffs are a must in 2021 or there could be changes in the next offseason.  They just don’t need to happen now.

Certainly the Cardinals have work to do and likely will make some splashes in free agency but a trade between these quarterbacks should not and will not be one. Free agency opens next Wednesday March 17th at 4:00 p.m. ET.