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the news is Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray His new contract had a clause requiring four hours of “independent study” per game week, which generated quite a bit of conversation in NFL circles.
and, The Cardinals announced Thursday night The removal of the clause was a major topic of conversation on Friday.
kansas city chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes He was asked about his reaction to the clause, his recent criticism of Mahomes’ game on Friday, and whether he feels black quarterbacks are valued differently.
“I don’t want to say that,” Mahomes told reporters on Friday.
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“Obviously, black quarterbacks had to fight to be in this position to have that many players in the league. And we should have been playing all day, every day. We’ve got guys who think as well as they can put their athleticism to good use.
“It’s always strange to see a man like me, Lamar [Jackson]Kyler [Murray] They have it, others don’t. But at the same time, we will prove ourselves day by day to prove that we can be the best quarterback in the league. “
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on monday, Anonymous NFL Defensive Coach The Athletic Rankings NFL QB article refers to Mahomes’ style of play as “streetball.”
According to The Athletic, an anonymous defensive play caller said, “I love Mahomes not so much for his natural pocket presence, but for his unorthodox throws.” When they lose the game I don’t think it’s a 1 I think it’s a 2 I have nothing against him I love that kid but his Take the first read. He runs, scrambles, and plays streetball.”
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Mahomes wasn’t the only quarterback to react to news of Murray’s deal. Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers said he “frowned” upon seeing the clause.
“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.”
Murray and the Cardinals agreed to a five-year contract extension worth $230.5 million last week.
Fox News’ Paulina Dedaj contributed to this report