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The Arizona Cardinals late Thursday night “Self-study” Clause From Kyler Murray’s $230.5 million contract extension after a controversial provision led the quarterback to call criticism of his work ethic “disrespectful.”
The Cardinals issued a statement Calling the controversy a misunderstood “distraction.”
“We removed the addendum from our contract after seeing the distraction it created,” the statement read, according to multiple reports. “
Cardinals’ Kyler Murray focused on winning after signing big extension: ‘I’m really not doing this for money’
“Our confidence in Kyler Murray has never been higher and nothing demonstrates our belief in his ability to lead the team more than the commitment reflected in this contract.”
initial 5 year extension contract Murray mandated at least four hours of “independent research” during the week of the game. expressed a little shock.
“I think he just raised his eyebrows like this,” Rogers said while demonstrating. “That was the reaction. Yeah, I was happy to see him get paid. For one, I think his average salary is about on par with the Oakland Athletics’ salary cap, so I think he can definitely laugh. I know he made the right choice.”
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The controversy prompted Murray to hold an impromptu press conference, angered by those who questioned his work ethic due to the provisions of the contract, which was still intact at the time.
Murray said, “It’s disrespectful and almost a joke to think that you can accomplish everything you’ve accomplished in your career, but you’re not a student of games, you don’t have that passion, you don’t take it seriously.” “I’m honestly glad you guys think it’s okay to go out at my size without prepping for a match and not taking it seriously.”
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Murray defended himself by saying that his success did not come naturally.
“I’m not 6-7, 230, and I don’t throw the ball 85 yards,” he said. “I’m already behind the 8-ball and can’t afford to take shortcuts.”
The Associated Press contributed to this report.