When the Lions and Cardinals met on the field last year, linebacker Devon Kennard sacked quarterback Kyler Murray three times.
That will not happen in this year's meeting between Detroit and Arizona for two important reasons. To start, Kennard is on the Cardinals now, which very much minimizes his likelihood of going after Murray to zero. But just as important, if not more so, is how much Murray has grown in his ability to evade the sack since that NFL debut.
It was apparent throughout last season. And it was expected. Any rookie quarterback needs to work through adjustments in the NFL, and Murray's style of play lends to a higher sack count.