Especially given the size of his main targets
Yesterday, with an assist from Chris Simms, we analyzed and discussed Kyler Murray’s baseball windup type of throws and how it would be a good idea if he can tighten up his release in order to get the ball out of the pocket more quickly and accurately.
The thing is —- Kyler has a quick release in his passing bag of tricks.
Cases in point:
Pinpoint TD laser to TE Dan Arnold.
82 days until #AZCardinals football. #BirdGang pic.twitter.com/kndydsfvxk
— SleeperCardinals (@SleeperAZCards) June 17, 2025
Pinpoint quick slant TD to slot WR Greg Dortch.
83 days until #AZCardinals football. #BirdGang pic.twitter.com/Plr9VgNivu
— SleeperCardinals (@SleeperAZCards) June 16, 2025
Pinpoint laser TD to TE Zach Ertz.
86 days until #AZCardinals football #BirdGang pic.twitter.com/xYFE3Znq9l
— SleeperCardinals (@SleeperAZCards) June 13, 2025
Precise quick fade TD to Marvin Harrison Jr.
Kyler Murray Has A Message For Everyone… pic.twitter.com/3DPWQKoCzT
— Kiz Mxre (@CardinalsNewEra) June 1, 2025
On all four TDs made from the pocket, notice how compact and precise Kyler’s throwing motion is.
What should make Kyler all the more eager to employ a compact delivery is the impressive size of his 2025 targets:
- TE Trey McBride —- 6-4, 246
- WR Marvin Harrison Jr. —- 6-3, 209
- WR Michael Wilson —- 6-2, 213
- TE Elijah Higgins —- 6-3, 235
- TE Tip Reiman —- 6-5, 271
- WR Simi Fehoko —- 6-4, 218
- WR Zay Jones —- 6-2, 200
- WR Tejhaun Palmer —- 6-1, 210
- WR Xavier Weaver —- 6-1, 169
- WR Bryson Green, 6-1, 207
- TE Travis Vokolek —- 6-6, 260
- TE Josiah Deguara —-6-2, 238
As for Greg Dortch, when Kyler Murray snaps off a tight, compact dart on time, Dortch is the Torch.
We are now Greg Dortch days away from the 2025 NFL Draft https://t.co/Y4J8ySvbq5
— Andy Kwong (@akwong31) April 20, 2025
When Kyler Murray gets his feet planted squarely in the pocket, with the ball teed up, instead of teed down, and he snaps his throws from a compact release, he is at his best.
Trust it more, K1!