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Fox News
2 days ago
- Business
- Fox News
2025 NFL odds: Back Cardinals to eclipse regular-season win total
The Arizona Cardinals sit in a weird place heading into the 2025 season and that's decidedly in the middle. Are they good? Kinda. Are they bad? Not really. With a win total set at 8.5, the sportsbooks are telling you they're probably a .500 team. For a few reasons, I think there is some value on Arizona heading into this season and I think it will hit its win total. The Cardinals started last year 6-4 and were coming out of the bye with a schedule that had them maybe in position to secure only the second playoff berth of the Kyler Murray era. Then they cratered. They lost in Seattle, choked away a game in Minnesota, then lost to Seattle at home. All of this landed them in a hole. A crushing overtime loss to the lowly Panthers ended their playoff hopes. They finished 8-9, but they did eclipse their win total of seven games. Now, the optimism. Continuity is the word that best sums up the Cardinals' 2025 season. Their head coach and both coordinators return. Depending on how offensive line battles go, they should return 10 of 11 starters from last season. Their offense will be right there with the Rams and 49ers for best in the division. They've got a top-five tight end in Trey McBride, a top-five running back in James Conner and a second-year wideout in Marvin Harrison. By the way, Harrison has star written all over him, although we didn't always see that during his rookie year. Murray appears to have gotten the memo on running more when the opportunity is there, which he clearly did not want to do in 2022 and 2023. The defense will largely depend on how far this goes and if coach Jonathan Gannon ends up on the hot seat or not. They will probably start two rookies (CB Will Johnson, DT Walter Nolen), and they grabbed two DLs in free agency (Josh Sweat, Dalvin Tomlinson). Arizona must get to the QB this year. Nobody had more than five sacks or eight QB hits last season. It ranked 27th in pressure rate. If you have a good secondary like the Eagles did, it's not the end of the world to rank poorly in pressure rate. If you have a weak secondary like the Cardinals did, it's very bad news. The scheduling gods were kind to Arizona. There's only one cold weather game and that's at Cincinnati in Week 17. And the early schedule is manageable. Let's take a look at the QBs they're facing early: Starting QB uncertain, SaintsBryce Young, PanthersBrock Purdy, NinersSam Darnold, SeahawksCam Ward, TitansStarting QB uncertain, Colts If the Cards can go 5-1 there, your win total is locked up. I'd even feel good at 4-2. Either way, an early start should lead to Arizona eclipsing 8.5 wins. PICK: Cardinals Over 8.5 regular-season wins Jason McIntyre is a FOX Sports betting analyst who also writes about the NFL and NBA Draft. Before arriving at FOX, he created the website The Big Lead. Follow him on Twitter @JasonRMcIntyre. Want great stories delivered right to your inbox? Create or log in to your FOX Sports account, and follow leagues, teams and players to receive a personalized newsletter daily!
Yahoo
3 days ago
- Lifestyle
- Yahoo
Giants Russell Wilson Becomes Mentor to Black Quarterbacks
Giants Russell Wilson Becomes Mentor to Black Quarterbacks originally appeared on Athlon Sports. Russell Wilson may be just a bridge quarterback for the New York Giants. But to young, black NFL quarterbacks he's a role model. Advertisement The Giants signed the veteran this offseason to be their starter in 2025, but maybe not 2026 and beyond. That's because they also traded up in the draft to select Ole Miss rookie Jaxson Dart, who they see as the franchise quarterback of the future. But as the 36-year-old Wilson is set to begin his 14th NFL season with a fourth different team, he takes pride in helping pave the path for younger stars such as Lamar Jackson, Kyler Murray, Justin Fields, Jayden Daniels and even rookie Shedeur Sanders. 'Whatever I can do to inspire guys, to give guys belief," Wilson said this week on Carmelo Anthony's podcast. "Whatever questions - life questions, business questions, football questions, whatever it is - I feel like others did it for me, I gotta do it for them and do it 100 times.' Only 5-foot-11 and drafted in the third round by the Seattle Seahawks, Wilson has carved out an elite career highlighted by 10 Pro Bowls and a Super Bowl. Advertisement "There's no magic pill," he said when Anthony asked him about his best advice to young quarterbacks. "You have to do the work." Wilson, who was also drafted by the Texas Rangers for his baseball prowess, recalled a conversation with Murray. He was drafted by both the NFL and MLB also. "I give him my perspective of why football first," Wilson said. "Because you can always go back to baseball, but you got to give this football thing a chance because you're short, you're black and you're young. You got to give it a chance now." Related: Will Giants' Tyrone Tracy Jr. Break Out in 2025? Related: Giants One Move Could Get GM Joe Schoen Fired This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 1, 2025, where it first appeared.
USA Today
5 days ago
- Sport
- USA Today
Bold prediction has Kyler Murray playing final snaps for Arizona Cardinals in 2025
Bold prediction has Kyler Murray playing final snaps for Arizona Cardinals in 2025 Connor Orr made 100 bold predictions for 2025. One is about Kyler Murray and the Cardinals. This part of the offseason is for lists, rankings and predictions, bold or otherwise. There isn't much in the way of actual news, so it is when we all create content to think about and discuss. Connor Orr has 100 bold predictions for the 2025 NFL season and one involves the Arizona Cardinals and quarterback Kyler Murray. He believes that Murray will play his final snaps for the Cardinals this season. Murray's dead cap number almost halves after this season. The former No. 1 pick is not a bad quarterback, but the Cardinals will likely conclude that the club has maximized Murray in Arizona and that it's best to recoup some kind of draft asset before pivoting. Murray had a six-game stretch at the tail end of last season in which he failed to top 100 in quarterback rating, and he has played just one fully healthy season since 2020. While a lot of this is not Murray's fault and is often the reality of playing for a team bad enough to qualify for the No. 1 pick, Arizona will prepare for larger-scale changes after finishing in the NFC West basement. It is a critical season for Murray and the Cardinals, but moving on from him won't be that easy. His contract has already triggered significant guarantees for next season and in March 2026, guarantees for 2027 will trigger. It would take a trade for the Cardinals to unload him. Even a post-June 1 cut would save only $5.7 million in cap space, and they would still be on the hook for nearly $37 million he is guaranteed. And here is the tricky part. If he isn't good enough this year, who is going to trade for that contract? If he is good, the Cardinals won't trade him. For him to be tradeworthy, he has to be good enough that another team would want him. For the Cardinals to want to trade him, he would have to have been subpar. This doesn't work very well because if he plays well, the Cardinals will be a postseason team. Why would they trade him? If the bottom falls out of the season, who will want him? It is the same discussion every year. Sure, it's a bold prediction, but it is one that doesn't make much sense. Get more Cardinals and NFL coverage from Cards Wire's Jess Root and others by listening to the latest on the Rise Up, See Red podcast. Subscribe on Spotify, YouTube or Apple podcasts.
USA Today
5 days ago
- Sport
- USA Today
Marvin Harrison Jr.'s improvement, connection with Kyler Murray is Cardinals' top priority
Marvin Harrison Jr.'s improvement, connection with Kyler Murray is Cardinals' top priority revealed that the Cardinals' top offseason priority remaining has nothing to do with adding anyone to the roster. The Arizona Cardinals largely are done with their work on the roster this offseason. One possible move they could make is re-sign guard Will Hernandez once he is recovered and healthy from his torn ACL. So any remaining need or priority the team has will be something interior. Kevin Patra named the biggest offseason priority for all 32 NFL teams. For the Cardinals, it isn't about the roster, which says a lot about the work they have done to improve it this offseason. It is the connection between quarterback Kyler Murray and receiver Marvin Harrison Jr. After the Cardinals made major investments to upgrade the defense this offseason, it's going to be critical for the offense to take another step forward, as well. Arizona didn't add a new running mate for Harrison, counting on the 2024 first-round pick to make a Year 2 leap. For that to happen, the chemistry with Murray must improve. It was woeful last season. At times, it appeared that not only were the QB and WR on different pages, but they were reading from a completely different book. The duo must make massive strides if the Cards are going to become a contender. It is true. Harrison was productive but should have had a better rookie year. He often looked very much like a rookie. But that is what is exciting. He had big games. He was just not always on the same page, making read mistakes. There is no questioning his work ethic, and he didn't have a bad season. It just didn't match some other rookie receivers in 2024. It was one of the best rookie receiver seasons the Cardinals have ever had, and he was playing with a 100-catch tight end in Trey McBride. The Cardinals are counting on Harrison's improvement. He is bigger and has been working all offseason. Cardinals fans should be excited to see what is in store for him. Get more Cardinals and NFL coverage from Cards Wire's Jess Root and others by listening to the latest on the Rise Up, See Red podcast. Subscribe on Spotify, YouTube or Apple podcasts.
USA Today
29-05-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
The Ultimate All-Aggie NFL Offensive Team - Who made the cut?
The Ultimate All-Aggie NFL Offensive Team - Who made the cut? Texas A&M has a strong history of producing elite NFL players who go on to have long, successful careers, some even earning Hall of Fame recognition. Over the years, the Aggies have seen 324 players drafted, including 46 Pro Bowl selections, 13 All-Pro honorees, and six Hall of Famers. While some picks are obvious, others spark debate depending on the era in which the player competed or whether they've had sufficient time in the league to be fairly evaluated. For this list, the only requirement is that active players must be key contributors. Beyond that, anyone who has been drafted is eligible. This selection process includes three teams - Offense, Defense, and Coaches (which also covers special teams) - along with honorable mentions. After reviewing the Aggies' All-NFL Offensive Team, let us know if you think any players should be swapped out. Below is the Aggies' offensive All-NFL team: Ryan Tannehill - QB Team: Miami Dolphins / Tennessee Titans Games Played: 155 Career Stats: Completion% - 64.3 / Yards - 34,881 / TDs - 216 / Ints - 115 / Passer Rating - 91.2 Accolades: Pro Bowl / Comeback PoY De'Von Achane - RB Team: Miami Dolphins Games Played: 28 Career Stats: Rushes - 306 / Yards - 1707 / TDs - 14 / Rec - 105 / Yards - 789 / TDs - 9 Accolades: N/A Mike Evans - WR Team: Tampa Bay Buccaneers Games Played: 168 Career Stats: Rec - 836 / Yards - 12684 / Avg. 15.2 / TDs - 105 Accolades: 6x Pro Bowl / Super Bowl Champ Christian Kirk - WR Team: Arizona Cardinals / Jacksonville Jaguars Games Played: 93 Career Stats: Rec - 404 / Yards - 5176 / Avg. 12.8 / TDs - 29 Accolades: N/A Gerald Carter - WR Team: New York Jets / Tampa Bay Buccaneers Games Played: 103 Career Stats: Rec - 239 / Yards - 3443 / Avg. 14.4 / TDs - 17 Accolades: N/A Martellus Bennett - TE Team: Dallas Cowboys / Chicago Bears / New England Patriots / New York Giants / Green Bay Packers Games Played: 144 Career Stats: Rec - 433 / Yards - 4573 / Avg. 10.6 / TDs - 30 Accolades: Pro Bowl / Super Bowl Champ Jake Matthews - OT Team: Atlanta Falcons Games Played: 179 / 179 (Started) Accolades: Pro Bowl Steve McKinney - OG Team: Indianapolis Colts / Houston Texans Games Played: 143 / 133 (Started) Accolades: N/A Eric McCoy - C Team: New Orleans Saints Games Played: 81 / 81 (Started) Accolades: 2x Pro Bowl Jerry Fontenot - OG Team: Chicago Bears / New Orleans Saints / Cincinnati Bengals Games Played: 239 / 195 (Started) Accolades: N/A Richmond Webb - OT Team: Miami Dolphins / Cincinnati Bengals Games Played: 184 / 183 (Started) Accolades: 7x Pro Bowl / 2x All-Pro / Rookie of the Year Honorable Mentions QB - Kyler Murray - Kyler Murray RB - John David Crow, Curtis Dickey, Earnest Jackson - John David Crow, Curtis Dickey, Earnest Jackson WR - Bobby Joe Conrad, Josh Reynolds - Bobby Joe Conrad, Josh Reynolds TE - Matt Schobel - Matt Schobel OL - Don Mulbach, Dennis Swilley Contact/Follow us @AggiesWire on X and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of Texas A&M news, notes and opinions. Follow Jarrett Johnson on X: @whosnextsports1.
