Jonathan Gannon is unequivocal about his choice for the franchise quarterback of the Arizona Cardinals, and it’s none other than Kyler Murray, who has held the position for the past five seasons.
Despite holding the No. 4 pick in the draft, which would offer them a prime opportunity to select one of the top quarterbacks, the Cardinals put an end to any speculation about their quarterback situation by reaffirming their commitment to Murray in February.
Head coach Jonathan Gannon reiterated his unwavering support for Murray and explained why he firmly believes in him.
“Since we started from scratch here, Kyler has exceeded all our expectations,” Gannon emphasized. “If you’ve watched his performances, you understand why I’m so confident in him. It’s not just about what he does on the field; it’s his demeanor, leadership, and competitive spirit that I truly admire. I’m all in with him.”
Gannon acknowledges that to maximize Murray’s potential, the Cardinals need to bolster their offensive talent. He remains optimistic about Murray’s future and believes the sky is the limit for his development. The bond between Gannon and Murray continues to strengthen as they go on their second year together.
“There’s some things we want to explore, that we think he can handle,” Gannon said. “He wants some things added that he likes and that he’s comfortable with. I just think that him, taking all the reps, will not only help him develop within our system and him as a player.
“His best football is ahead of him, which is interesting to say because he’s already played at a high level. I really think he’s gonna keep going up.”
The Cardinals are expected to add a wide receiver at the top of the draft, especially after they traded Rondale Moore to the Atlanta Falcons and Marquise Brown left in free agency. For now, Greg Dortch is the top wideout and is part of the team’s plans.
“The thing I really love about him is that he’s got a smile on his face and he loves ball, and he loves to practice,” Gannon said about Murray. “He loves to play, he loves the process, loves to compete. I’ll line up with him.”
These are the types of players Gannon wants to coach, and likely the player Gannon is looking for with the No. 4 pick in the draft.