Bruce Springsteen might have been born to run, but Kyler Murray would always rather throw the football first and ask questions later. That’s always been his preference.
When you can do both equally well like the Cardinals’ second-year quarterback, however, it presents a monumental challenge for opposing defensive coordinators. And after showing off his uncanny speed and mobility during last week’s season-opening win at the 49ers, Murray quickly got the full attention of this week’s opponent in the Washington Football Club.
Before twice taking a knee out of the shotgun to end Sunday’s game, Murray had rushed for 100 yards on 11 carries, which would have been the most running yards in a single game by a Cardinals quarterback since 1951.