Kyler Murray enters Year 7 with the Arizona Cardinals believing 2025 could finally be a turnaround year in the desert.
In an interview with KSB World Radio English while on a trip to South Korea, which included running a QB clinic, Murray said he sees the Cards as an up-and-comer after missing the playoffs the past three seasons.
"At the end of the day, I've had some success, but as a unit, in totality, I think the ultimate goal for us is to win the Super Bowl, and we haven't done that yet, and I haven't done enough," he said. "I'm looking forward to this next season. I think, as an organization, we're on the up and up, and I'm looking forward to it."
Murray is coming off his first full season since 2020, completing 68.8 percent of his passes for 3,851 yards with 21 touchdown passes and 11 INTs. Fully past the injuries that hampered him the previous two campaigns, the 27-year-old is looking to take the next step in Drew Petzing's offense.
"I've only been in the playoffs once," Murray said of a 2021 wild-card loss. "That, in itself, is disappointing to me and frustrating. Got to turn that around. I'm only getting older. But I'm only 27, I'm still young, so we've got time and I know we're headed in the right direction."
The Cardinals brought back several of their own free agents, including guard Evan Brown and wideout Zay Jones, in hopes the offense can take another step forward. The club also added veteran QB Jacoby Brissett, a savvy player who can be a sounding board for Murray and insurance if injury strikes again.
The biggest splash in the desert was inking pass rusher Josh Sweat to upgrade a defense that sorely lacked a one-on-one winner. Sweat reuniting with Jonathan Gannon always made sense, given his production when the two were together in Philadelphia.
Following an 8-9 season, the Cards hold the No. 16 overall pick in next month's draft.
It might not scream Super Bowl Squad, but Murray likes his chances. The QB was asked how far away he thinks Arizona is from a Super Bowl.
"Not far at all. I think anything's possible," he responded.
Every player should be optimistic about their season in March. The truth will be known in nine months.
Murray enters a pivotal season in Arizona. The current brass didn't draft or sign him to an extension. And while Gannon and general manager Monti Ossenfort have consistently said Murray is their QB, they might not be so forgiving if the postseason-less streak stretches to four seasons.
