For months, Kyler Murray remained silent about his future with the Arizona Cardinals. After the early playoff exit, the young quarterback caused a stir with some questionable actions. Almost three months later, the 24-year-old is no longer thinking about leaving Arizona.

Glendale/Munich – The offseason was far from pleasant for Kyler Murray.

The young quarterback led the Arizona Cardinals back to the playoffs after six years before they were swept by the Los Angeles Rams in the wild-card round.

Murray hunkered down after the bitter defeat, hinting at his dissatisfaction with the franchise while demanding a new, well-paid contract. Nearly three months later, the 24-year-old’s mood seems to have improved somewhat.

Kyler Murray: First candid conversation since playoff exit

“I’m an Arizona Cardinal,” Murray emphasized in his first public appearance since the playoff loss in January. As part of a charity drive for the club, the playmaker spoke about the problems he has faced in recent months.

“I have done nothing but my best for the Cardinals and will continue to do so in the future. I’m really not too worried about my future as a Cardinal,” the 2019 draft first-overall pick stressed.

Shortly after his playoff exit, the 24-year-old had also cleaned out his Instagram profile: Except for one picture, Murray had deleted all posts, including any with a reference to his team.

When asked about this action, the quarterback exercised restraint: “When you’re my age, it’s not unusual for people to delete posts. It has nothing to do with the Cardinals or anything like that. “

Arizona Cardinals: demand for new contract caused uproar

In addition to the Instagram controversy, Murray’s agent Erik Burkhardt posted a letter demanding a long-term working paper for his client. So far, success has eluded him: While Deshaun Watson, Aaron Rodgers and Matthew Stafford received new, high-paying contracts, Murray is so far stuck with his rookie contract.

The growing criticism did not leave the 24-year-old cold at all: “Of course, social media then overflows with all the stuff about my future or whatever. But honestly, I’m just really happy about where I’m at, where I’ve found my footing, and just about football being the focus again. “

Kyler Murray: Praise from teammates

“He’s matured tremendously since I’ve been here – and I only came in 2020,” right tackle Kelvin Beachum told the “Jim Rome Show” a few days ago.

He continued, “I’m confident he’s going to continue on his path and continue to take the steps necessary to become the franchise’s leading quarterback that the Cardinals want and will pay for. He knows that and the Cardinals know that.”

That kind of praise pleases his quarterback, who values that support: “Those are the only people that matter to me – the people in the Locker Room and the Facility. People who know me and are around me every day. “

Kyler Murray: Early departure not an issue

The 24-year-old is not pursuing a farewell, as many had suspected after his cryptic approach on Instagram.

Arizona has grown on Murray: “It’s become a second home to me.”

“Personally, I want to stay here for the long term and make a difference in the lives of the people who live here in Arizona,” he further stated.

The best way to achieve this is through success.