Cardinals’ offense needs more quick releases from Kyler Murray

Cardinals’ offense needs more quick releases from Kyler Murray
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Especially given the size of his main targets

Yesterday, with an assist from Chris Simms, we analyzed and discussed Kyler Murray’s baseball windup type of throws and how it would be a good idea if he can tighten up his release in order to get the ball out of the pocket more quickly and accurately.

The thing is —- Kyler has a quick release in his passing bag of tricks.

Cases in point:

Pinpoint TD laser to TE Dan Arnold.

Pinpoint quick slant TD to slot WR Greg Dortch.

Pinpoint laser TD to TE Zach Ertz.

Precise quick fade TD to Marvin Harrison Jr.

On all four TDs made from the pocket, notice how compact and precise Kyler’s throwing motion is.

What should make Kyler all the more eager to employ a compact delivery is the impressive size of his 2025 targets:

  • TE Trey McBride —- 6-4, 246
  • WR Marvin Harrison Jr. —- 6-3, 209
  • WR Michael Wilson —- 6-2, 213
  • TE Elijah Higgins —- 6-3, 235
  • TE Tip Reiman —- 6-5, 271
  • WR Simi Fehoko —- 6-4, 218
  • WR Zay Jones —- 6-2, 200
  • WR Tejhaun Palmer —- 6-1, 210
  • WR Xavier Weaver —- 6-1, 169
  • WR Bryson Green, 6-1, 207
  • TE Travis Vokolek —- 6-6, 260
  • TE Josiah Deguara —-6-2, 238

As for Greg Dortch, when Kyler Murray snaps off a tight, compact dart on time, Dortch is the Torch.

When Kyler Murray gets his feet planted squarely in the pocket, with the ball teed up, instead of teed down, and he snaps his throws from a compact release, he is at his best.

Trust it more, K1!