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Cardinals 2019: A Promising Season in Review
25 Aug
Summary
- Kyler Murray earned Offensive Rookie of the Year honors in 2019.
- Chandler Jones led the league with 19 sacks and 8 forced fumbles.
- The team finished with a 5-10-1 record, showing promising signs.
The 2019 season marked the debut of head coach Kliff Kingsbury and quarterback Kyler Murray for the Arizona Cardinals. Despite an initial 0-3-1 start, the team achieved a 5-10-1 record, demonstrating promising development and even securing a three-game winning streak.
Individually, Kyler Murray garnered Offensive Rookie of the Year accolades. Chandler Jones was a dominant force, leading the league with 19 sacks and 8 forced fumbles, earning him first-team All-Pro honors and second-place in Defensive Player of the Year voting.
Murray's rookie stats included 3,722 passing yards and 20 touchdowns, complemented by 544 rushing yards. Midseason acquisition Kenyan Drake led the team in rushing with 643 yards. Larry Fitzgerald and Christian Kirk were the primary receivers, with Fitzgerald catching 75 passes for 804 yards. Budda Baker was also a Pro Bowler, leading the defense with 147 tackles.
