Arizona Cardinals' Kyler Murray slammed for NFL playoff performance vs. Los Angeles Rams
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Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray struggled in his team's 34-11 NFL playoff loss to the Los Angeles Rams on Monday night.
To put it mildly.
Murray ended up completing 19-of-34 passes for 137 yards and two interceptions, including an infamous pick-six that might never be forgotten.
How bad was it?
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Several called for Arizona to replace Murray in the game with Colt McCoy:
But seriously — how are they not having the “Should Colt McCoy start the second half for Arizona?” convo on either broadcast?
— Bill Simmons (@BillSimmons) January 18, 2022
Warm up Colt McCoy. Seriously.
— Vince Marotta (@Vincemarotta) January 18, 2022
At this point Colt McCoy would be an upgrade.
(Sentence I didn’t expect to type)— Tim Cowlishaw (@TimCowlishaw) January 18, 2022
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Others made jokes about Murray quitting football for baseball:
Kyler Murray is a baseball guy at heart. Not surprising he shuts down after October.
— Derrik Klassen (@QBKlass) January 18, 2022
Kyler Murray in the locker room right now: pic.twitter.com/GrAyfW9p4c
— Baseball Quotes (@BaseballQuotes1) January 18, 2022
BREAKING: The Cardinals have announced Kyler Murray is retiring from the NFL to pursue professional baseball effective immediately #AZvsLAR
— NOTSportsCenter (@NOTSportsCenter) January 18, 2022
Kyler Murray fits in the A’s organization because he also likes to play just one round in the playoffs.
— OLIVIA witherite (@Oliviawitherite) January 18, 2022
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Many just simply slammed Murray's performance against the Rams:
Kyler Murray has no idea how to handle failure and adversity at the NFL level.
— Jody Oehler (@radiojody) January 18, 2022
Based on what we've seen the last two December's and this January, I don't think its unfair. Doesn't mean he won't eventually learn but for now its not a positive reflection.
— Jody Oehler (@radiojody) January 18, 2022
It's time to have the conversation about Kyler Murray too.
Past 2 years, his first 7 games he's great. Then followed by subpar performances. Kliff isn't the only one with something to prove.— Chuck Harris (@chuckh3) December 26, 2021
Never thought, in a big game, I'd see Kyler Murray lose his rhythm, poise and accuracy. He has made 2 straight Pro Bowls. Now - book it - you will hear tomorrow on Undisputed that Kyler isn't the answer in Arizona.
— Skip Bayless (@RealSkipBayless) January 18, 2022
I've been watching Kyler Murray for a long time. That was the worst play I've ever seen him make. Just bad on bad. So far, this is the worst GAME I've ever seen him play.
— Skip Bayless (@RealSkipBayless) January 18, 2022
I’m old enough to remember people killing Lamar Jackson for failing to win a playoff game in his first two seasons. Kyler Murray is on year three. pic.twitter.com/CndHmUqozb
— Tyler Englander (@TylerEnglander) January 18, 2022
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This article originally appeared on Arizona Republic: Arizona Cardinals' Kyler Murray slammed for NFL playoff performance