5 teams that should trade for Kyler Murray after talks break down
By John Buhler
The Arizona Cardinals may potentially trade franchise quarterback Kyler Murray this offseason.
With contract talks breaking down, there is a chance the Arizona Cardinals could move off Kyler Murray this offseason.
The former No. 1 overall pick by the Cardinals and Heisman Trophy winner at Oklahoma is about to enter year four of his rookie deal. While he has shown he can play at an MVP level at times, there are other instances where he plays quarterback to the detriment of Arizona. Given his athleticism and overall upside, some quarterback-desperate team will want to trade for him.
Should Arizona and Murray decide to part ways, what teams could be in line to deal for him?
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Kyler Murray can be the heir apparent to Drew Brees on the New Orleans Saints
While the Cardinals would prefer to trade Murray over to the AFC, the NFC South is at a dearth of quarterbacking talent. The best one in the division is 45-year-old Tom Brady. Though the New Orleans Saints can at least tread water with Jameis Winston under center, Murray is more of the prototype that made Drew Brees so transcendent during his hall-of-fame career in New Orleans.
The Saints were one of four teams in on Deshaun Watson. Though they came up short, the Saints may just look at acquiring a long-term solution at quarterback in the next NFL Draft or two. Plus, there are some concerns at head coach with defensive-minded Dennis Allen taking over for offensive genius Sean Payton. If Payton was still coaching, the Saints might be the favorite here.
New Orleans will need a new quarterback soon, but the timing is not ideal to trade for Murray.