Kyler Murray Releases Statement Over Latest Report Bashing Him For His Lack Of Leadership And Immaturity

Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray created a huge social media whirlwind last week when he scrubbed all references of the Cardinals from his social media accounts.

On Sunday, a report surfaced from ESPN’s Chris Mortensen with an anonymous Cardinals’ source criticizing the quarterback as “self-centered, immature and a finger pointer.”

Where’s it headed?
Despite the acrimony, the Cardinals expect things to calm down and Murray is their QB.
Select veterans hope to reach Murray on how he handle adversity better.
Coach Kliff Kingsbury also is self-scouting where he can provide better alternatives for QB.

— Chris Mortensen (@mortreport) February 13, 2022

Following that report, Murray released this statement on his Twitter account:

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— Kyler Murray (@K1) February 14, 2022

“I play this game for the love of it, my teammates, everyone who has helped me get to this position that believed in me & to win championships. All of this nonsense is not what I’m about, never has been, never will be. Anyone who has ever stepped between those lines with me knows how hard I go.

“Love me or hate me but I’m going to continue to grow and get better.”

Following the damning ESPN report, the Cardinals also issued this statement saying:

"We are excited to continue that improvement in 2022 and are excited that Kyler Murray is the quarterback leading us." (2 of 2)

— ProFootballTalk (@ProFootballTalk) February 13, 2022

Murray, who as the No. 1 overall pick in the 2019 NFL Draft, is now eligible for a contract extension. Meanwhile, the Cardinals must decide whether or not to pick-up Murray’s fifth-year option before the start of the new league year.