Will Kliff, Kyler Murray, and Keim be Arizona Cardinals in 2023?
By Sion Fawkes
The Arizona Cardinals thought they had their head coach, quarterback, and general manager for the next five years. Then, turmoil struck.
It has been a trying year for the Arizona Cardinals, though miraculously, this team can still make a playoff run. However, it will take some luck, and a lot of winning for the Redbirds to be in there when the season ends.
So if they end up in the playoffs, I can see Kliff Kingsbury, Kyler Murray, and Steve Keim sticking around the desert next season, or even if the team finishes around 8-9. But what if the Cardinals keep losing and finish something in the realm of 6-11? Does Michael Bidwill fire Keim and Kliff, while inquiring whether there are any takers for Murray’s contract? Let’s discuss.
1 – Kyler Murray Stays
Murray has been horrible this season, with many stats hovering around Kenny Pickett territory. Sure, he made some magic happen at various points this year, but in Year 4 of his NFL career, you would expect him to be further ahead of the curve. Sadly, that’s not the case.
However, Murray is still a top 15 quarterback, and he can be one of the league’s best dual threat options when given the opportunity to run and extend plays. If Kliff or another coach tailors the playbook to fit the quarterback’s skill-set, Murray can contend for All-Pro honors. Bidwill knows, and he will seek a return on his investment.
2 – Kliff Kingsbury Fired
With names like Jim Harbaugh and Sean Payton dominating the headlines, Bidwill will admit his mistake if Kliff wins any less than eight games. Actually, it would be a collaboration between Bidwill and Keim, and Kliff will be given his walking papers.
While recent rumblings show Kliff may not be the culprit behind the Arizona Cardinals misfortunes, as it stands, a little club exists in the desert, and Kliff isn’t in it. Therefore, if someone in this organization is taking a fall, it’s Kliff Kingsbury.
3 – Steve Keim Stays
It helps when you are friends an individual who also happens to be your employer. Any competent owner would have cut ties with Keim ages ago, but Keim’s friendship with Michael Bidwill has kept him in the driver’s seat.
While Keim can pull off trades better than any of them, the guy’s draft record has set this team back. Sure, pulling off blockbuster trades are nice, but they also narrow your window of opportunity.
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But as mentioned, when you’re best friends with the owner, who cares how bad the team gets? We’ll just fire the coach, and hire a new one, and they can solve the problem. Which is why if I’m Sean Payton or Jim Harbaugh, I’m demanding full control of the organization before I sign any dotted line. Unfortunately, Keim’s presence will most likely negate Payton or Harbaugh coming to town.
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