Improving Kyler Murray’s advanced stats is crucial for Cardinals success

Throwaways (THW)

Almost an extension of PKT, the offensive line forced Murray to scramble often last year. Reducing throwaways is next on the list of improving Kyler Murray’s stats. As agile as he can be, Murray would often end up deep behind the line of scrimmage (LoS) and have to chuck the ball to avoid intentional grounding penalties.

Murray was once again 3rd in this category, coming in with 25 THW last year. On some plays it looked like he just gave up instead of trying to make a play, a quality that is both admirable and annoying at the same time.

I’ve already mentioned how the offensive line can be better this year.  Murray could improve this by not bailing on the pocket too early, trusting his linemen, and by tucking and running like he did all year.  Murray was second behind Lamar Jackson in rushing yards off of RPO’s.

With more protection and healthier set of legs, he should be able to maneuver himself forward for positive yards, no matter how small of a gain it may be.

Signing A.J. Green to the roster will also open up more room for completions.  Green has averaged 14.5 yards per catch over his 10 year career, and will look to keep that average as high as possible. Of course if Larry Fitzgerald does actually return, then Murray will need to target him way more often, as Fitzgerald’s hands are the best in NFL history.