Mina Kimes and Domonique Foxworth chime in on Kyler Murray’s brilliance this year under pressure

There are a number of reasons why Cardinals’ QB Kyler Murray has taken his game to the next level this season. In this wonderful analysis of Kyler’s success, ESPN’s Mina Keim and Dominque Foxworth enumerate the precise reasons:

Well said:

• Fantastic connection with TE Trey McBride
• Upper echelon arm talent
• Out of this world feet
• Throwing with superb touch when called for
• OL protecting him to the point where thus far Kyler has taken the least amount of QB hits in the NFL and he has taken the 3rd least number of sacks, 15, two behind Josh Allen and Lamar Jackson

The epitome of Kyler Murray’s unflinching resolve is captured here by Brian Baldinger:

Look at how Kyler hangs in the pocket under pressure on the absolute dime he throws on the clutch 3rd down conversion to Trey McBride. Then look at the perfect spiral, arc and touch of the pass he throws to Marvin Harrison Jr. on the slot fade.

“Kyler Murray was unbreakable, unshakable and nearly flawless.” (Brian Baldinger)

Look at this throw under pressure on a similar route to TE Elijah Higgins:

When asked about taking that thunderous blind side sack, Kyler said after the game, “I was actually kind of glad it happened...felt good...it juiced everybody up.”

Kyler’s team record 6th NFC Offensive Player of the Week:

Kyler making NFL History:

Kyler’s confidence:

Kyler’s surge in confidence is coming from consistently diligent preparation, his own, his coaches’ and his teammates’ —- from working his way into the best physical and mental shape of his 6-year career —- from being the first player in the building —- from forging a high level of trust and chemistry with his teammates —- and from embracing the pressure, meeting it head on and delivering in the face of it.

Kyler is elevating his game the old-fashioned way —- “he’s earning it.”

And with it —- the respect of the NFL universe.