Kliff Kingsbury wasn’t scheduled to speak with reporters via Zoom on Tuesday. Following Monday’s blockbuster news that starting cornerback Robert Alford would miss his second straight full season, this time because of a torn pectoral muscle, the Cardinals head coach knew he needed to be available to discuss the fallout.
First, what was his reaction to the injury?
“Just disappointed for Rob. Nobody works harder,” Kingsbury said following the team’s workout at State Farm Stadium. “We knew last year bringing him in, his competitive nature, the way he plays, the physical way he plays corner, that’s what we wanted.