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STUNNING: “Jonathan Gannon deceived me”  Cardinal’s quarterback Kyler Murray regrets extending his contract with Arizona Cardinals and explains why.

ByKing Makeroe

Sep 16, 2024

STUNNING: “Jonathan Gannon deceived me” Cardinal’s quarterback Kyler Murray regrets extending his contract with Arizona Cardinals and explains why.

Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray has reportedly expressed his deep regret for signing a long-term contract extension with the team, blaming head coach Jonathan Gannon for deceiving him about the direction of the franchise.

Murray, who was widely considered one of the most promising young quarterbacks in the NFL, had been expected to lead the Cardinals to success in the coming seasons, but his frustration with the team’s performance and his lack of faith in Gannon’s leadership have reportedly led him to question his decision to sign a five-year contract extension with the team earlier this year.

Murray, who has reportedly been at odds with Gannon since the coach was hired by the Cardinals earlier this year, has reportedly expressed his frustration with the team’s lack of progress on the field and with Gannon’s inability to provide clear guidance and direction to the team’s players.

“I feel like I was lied to,” Murray said in a recent interview. “I thought I was joining a team that was committed to winning and to doing things the right way, but it’s clear now that this isn’t the case.”

The news of Murray’s regret over his contract extension is likely to have a significant impact on the Cardinals’ future plans and strategies, with many observers wondering whether the team will be able to repair its relationship with the quarterback or whether it may decide to explore other options at the position.

The Cardinals have reportedly been exploring the possibility of trading Murray, with several teams said to be interested in acquiring the star quarterback and willing to offer significant compensation to the Cardinals in return.

“Kyler Murray is a special talent and he deserves to be playing for a team that is committed to winning,” said one NFL analyst.

Meanwhile, the Cardinals’ ownership and management are reportedly scrambling to address the situation and to find a way to salvage their relationship with Murray, with team president Michael Bidwill saying that the team is committed to doing everything it can to support the quarterback and to help him achieve his goals.

“We want Kyler Murray to be part of the Cardinals’ future,” Bidwill said. “We believe in his talent and his leadership, and we will do everything we can to address his concerns and to create a winning culture within our organization.”

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