Kyler Murray is on a Homework Plan

TL;DR - Kyler Murray will be provided with film on game weeks and he's required to spend at least four hours studying it on his own.

 

In a slightly weird turn of events, it would appear the Cardinals aren't taking any risks on their newest investment and ensuring that Kyler Murray starts watching film. In his own words, Kyler Murray said he's "not one of those guys that's going to sit there and kill myself watching film." He went on to say that he sees enough to visualize it in his head so film isn't a necessity. Talk to any other high level quarterback in the league that has had sustained success and they will echo the same sentiment: film study is a must. It makes perfect sense as to why the Cardinals included this in his contract, and four hours a week is hilarious compared to what other successful league QBs do in the film room, especially for guys that may not be as physically talented as Kyler. 

As someone with a fantasy interest in Kyler Murray, I hope he spends less time with FaZe Clan and more time on the iPad assessing coverages. I don't care if his K/D ratio dips below 1.0, Bronny can wait until after film study time. His Twitch subscribers will still be there if he studies for four hours a week. FOUR HOURS A WEEK. If he's strategic enough to play Call of Duty and outmaneuver people online, then he's certainly astute enough to transition that to success on the football field and outplay people there as well.

While this is a funky clause to include in a high-dollar long term contract, I personally think this is going to be a very good thing for all parties involved. The Cardinals cover their ass and put the blinders on Kyler a little bit, and if Kyler has been this good without watching film or really applying himself just imagine what he can do with some intense film work. To have that included and to agree to it that tells me Kyler knows he can take that next step with a little extra work, and the Cardinals are clearly comfortable enough to dish out the funds so long as he does his part. It does feel like he's a high schooler and his parents are limiting his screen-time, but Kyler might just set records this year after a little more structure and dedicating himself to becoming a student of the game.