NFL Draft Rumors: If Not Kyler Murray, What Will Arizona Do?
By Bobby Burack
It is draft week! Here is a look at the latest rumors heading into the 2019 NFL draft.
Are the Cardinals really going to take Kyler Murray, or has it all been one big smokescreen? This report seems to indicate the latterhttps://t.co/mWE8BnfPny
— The Big Lead (@thebiglead) April 21, 2019
According to CBS’ Peter Prisco, the Arizona Cardinals have made the decision they are not going to draft Kyler Murray:
"“Initially, the ownership pushed for Kyler Murray, that much I know, I was told that. The reason they did is they are having a hard time selling tickets. Well, they put it out there. Arizona was lukewarm to it. So now, all of a sudden, they are pulling back and from what I’ve been told, they are going to go in a different direction. They are not going to draft Kyler Murray.”"
Ian Rapoport reported this morning that the Cardinals are still discussing their options and have received feeler calls from teams looking to trade up.
#AZCardinals brass — GM Steve Keim, coach Kliff Kingsbury and owner Michael Bidwill — will have a final meeting over the next couple days to discuss their options at No. 1, sources say. The Cardinals have received feeler calls from teams inquiring about trading up, as well.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) April 22, 2019
SNY is reporting the New York Jets are “determined” to trade down from the third pick overall.
The Jets seem "determined" to trade down from the #3 pick, per @RVacchianoSNY https://t.co/gIm31pHuYa pic.twitter.com/aWoBFWOZz1
— SNY (@SNYtv) April 19, 2019
A veteran personnel man told Peter King that Giants general manager Dave Gettleman, “wants a pass-rusher in the worst way. He won’t reach for one, but he’ll get one with one his first three picks.”
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Reportedly, four playoff teams have interest in selecting defensive tackle Jeffery Simmons, who is recovering from an ACL injury.
There is a ton of buzz around Jeffery Simmons to the #Eagles or #Colts at 25 and 26.
— Connor Rogers (@ConnorJRogers) April 20, 2019
I'm curious if a team tries to jump them for him - as I've said before Baltimore and Seattle would most likely be willing to move back