Which 2019 rookie quarterback has the best shot at the Super Bowl?

By Joel Deering | Jul 25, 2019

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Kyler Murray - Rookie quarterback

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Kyler Murray – Arizona Cardinals

Murray looks like he’s going to be the next Russell Wilson. I believe he’s going to have a great career. Part of that great career will be a great rookie season. However, Murray is part of a team who was the worst team in the NFL last season.

Part of the reason Arizona finished last season with a 3-13 record was because of their quarterback problems. Sam Bradford started the season off poorly, which then led to Josh Rosen taking over. Rosen looked unpromising in his rookie season, completing just 55.2% of his passes, throwing more interceptions than touchdowns and having a quarterback rating of 66.7.

While Bradford and Rosen’s poor play did play a big part, their problems ran much deeper. Arizona allowed the fifth-most sacks in the NFL last season. The Cardinals have made moves to address this problem by adding players such as J.R. Sweezy, Marcus Gilbert and Max Garcia. Those moves, along with Murray’s ability to escape the pocket, should help the Cardinals improve in this area, but I still don’t see them being one of the better offensive line units in the NFL.

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Next, the wide receivers on this team aren’t elite. Yes, Larry Fitzgerald is one of the greatest receivers of all-time, but he’s going to be 36 by the time the season starts. Fitzgerald can still get it done, but he’s not the same threat he once was. Second-year receiver Christian Kirk had a nice rookie season, totaling 43 receptions for 590 yards and three touchdowns. Kirk should build on off his rookie campaign.

Outside of Fitzgerald and Kirk, the Cardinals have a group of inexperienced receivers who could take some time to adjust to the NFL game. They drafted Hakeem Butler, Andy Isabella and KeeSean Johnson. With three rookie receivers and veterans who have made little impact during their time in the NFL, the Cardinals don’t necessarily have a deep receivers group.

Between Kyler Murray, David Johnson, Larry Fitzgerald and an improved offensive line, the Cardinals should be better offensively, but there will be growing pains as this group tries to mesh together.

To throw in a quick stat about the defense, they allowed 26.6 points per game last season. Their points allowed average ranked 26th in the NFL. Much like the Cardinals did with their offensive line, they made some nice moves to improve their defense. Some of their key additions include Terrell Suggs, Robert Alford and D.J. Swearinger. I believe the moves the Cardinals made on the defensive side of the ball will help them improve, but I don’t see them being an elite group.

Overall, I believe the moves the Cardinals have made this offseason will help them be better than they were a season ago. Starting with adding Murray as their franchise quarterback, the Cardinals made moves that just made them better.

While Murray will greatly improve this team, I’m not sure they’ve got what it takes to go from a 3-13 team to a playoff team, especially in a division with the Seahawks and Rams. Kyler Murray is sure to break some rookie records, but I don’t see taking his team to the Super Bowl as a rookie being one of them.