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Arizona Cardinals Deep Dive Blog, Kyle Odegard

Quarterback Kyler Murray has brought value with his arms and his legs.

Cardinals’ Offense Jumps Into Top-10 In Expected Points Added

Quarterback Kyler Murray continues to excel as a rookie

OLB Chandler Jones had two sacks and a forced fumble against the Buccaneers.

Chandler Jones Could Reach Rarified Air In 2019

Cardinals' edge rusher leads NFL in forced fumbles, tied for most in sacks

The Cardinals' offensive line has been better than expected in 2019.

Offensive Line Protecting Kyler Murray Better Than Sack Total Suggests

Cardinals are in top-10 in pass-blocking metric

Justin Pugh had to battle 49ers star defensive end Nick Bosa at right tackle.

Justin Pugh Steps Up, And Other Pro Football Focus Observations

Emergency right tackle grades out well against the 49ers

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QB Kyler Murray avoided an interception for the fourth consecutive game on Sunday against the Saints.

Kyler Murray Showing Elite Ball Security Early In Career

Cardinals' rookie fourth among quarterbacks in turnover percentage

RB Chase Edmonds cruises in for one of this three rushing touchdowns on Sunday.

Kliff Kingsbury Not Afraid To Adapt

Cardinals coach has been leaning on the running game when needed

QB Kyler Murray has been impressive throwing the ball in 2019.

Kyler Murray, Lamar Jackson Showing They Can Throw

Mobile quarterbacks succeeding in the pocket

OLB Chandler Jones celebrates his strip-sack and fumble recovery,

Pro Football Focus Observations From Week 7

OLB Chandler Jones unsurprisingly leads the way

Defensive coordinator Vance Joseph is pleased to get CB Patrick Peterson back this week.

Patrick Peterson’s Presence Could Return Vance Joseph To His Roots

Cardinals defensive coordinator relies on good cornerbacks to play man coverage

Cardinals RB Chase Edmonds (29) scores a touchdown as Atlanta Falcons linebacker Deion Jones (45) defends during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 13, 2019, in Glendale, Ariz.

Pro Football Focus Observations From Week 6

Running back Chase Edmonds shines against Falcons

Cardinals coach Kliff Kingsbury looks over his play sheet on Sunday against the Bengals.

Kliff Kingsbury’s Fourth-Down Shift

Aggressiveness pays off against Bengals

QB Kyler Murray rushed for a key touchdown against the Bengals, which didn't show up in his passer rating.

Kyler Murray And Judging A Mobile Quarterback

Cardinals quarterback registered well in ESPN's QBR on Sunday

Bengals coach Zac Taylor (left) and Cardinals coach Kliff Kingsbury met during an interesting time in their lives.

Kliff Kingsbury, Zac Taylor Remember Cold Days Of CFL Past

First-year NFL coaches ended playing careers together in Canada

WR Christian Kirk couldn't hold on to one of the Cardinals' few deep shots against Carolina.

Cardinals Passing Game Taking Fewer Deep Shots

Panthers, Seahawks have defended differently the past two weeks

S D.J. Swearinger misses a tackle on Seahawks RB Chris Carson on Sunday.

D.J. Swearinger’s Dropoff Hard To See Coming

Veteran safety's second stint with the Cardinals did not go well

S D.J. Swearinger looks over the line of scrimmage against the Panthers

D.J. Swearinger Vows To Improve

Veteran safety has given up some plays in coverage early

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Trent Sherfield Shakes Off Miscue

Cardinals wide receiver could have chance at redemption Sunday

RB David Johnson dives in for the touchdown against the Panthers.

Pro Football Focus Tidbits From Week 3

Running back David Johnson played better than box score indicated

WR Larry Fitzgerald found room to run against the Baltimore secondary on Sunday.

Cardinals Pose Interesting Matchup For Panthers’ Defense

Carolina might have to sit talented players to counter '10' personnel

The Cardinals had trouble connecting in the red zone against the Ravens.

A Look At Spread Offenses In The Red Zone

Data suggests Kingsbury's style won't be an issue inside the 20

QB Kyler Murray scans the field against the Ravens.

Kyler Murray Shows Off Mental Prowess

Rookie quarterback made good decisions in first career road start

CB Byron Murphy makes a tackle against the Ravens.

Pro Football Focus Tidbits From Week 2

Rookie cornerback Byron Murphy had a strong second game

G J.R. Sweezy's hurdling attempt over QB Kyler Murray didn't quite work out.

J.R. Sweezy And The Jump Gone Wrong

Cardinals guard explains his decision to try to hurdle over Kyler Murray

WR Christian Kirk catches the ball against Lions safety Tracy Walker.

The Art Of The Mismatch

Cardinals' four wide receiver personnel usage a new wrinkle in the NFL

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