@KellyInPhoenix Talks AZ Cardinals WC Playoff Recap


@KellyInPhoenix Talks AZ Cardinals WC Playoff Recap


In this episode, @KellyInPhoenix and I talk how the LA Rams best her Arizona Cardinals 34-11 in Monday's Super WildCard meeting. Going into Monday's game, Kelly felt confident her Cardinals could replicate their Week road win over the Rams. This was one of Arizona's NFL-high eight road wins. In both meetings, the Cards won in LA while LA won in Glendale. Kelly felt frustrated and a little disappointed how the Cards played after starting off the 2021 season well. She also explains how the Cards lack of playoff experience hurt Arizona. Arizona quarterback Kyler Murray looked shaky in playoff debut - completing 19-of-34 passes for 134 yards and two interceptions; one was retuned for a #PickSix. I bring up how several stars and legends including Peyton Manning, Lamar Jackson, and Josh Allen struggled in their playoff debuts. Despite a bad playoff game, we both have faith and would give Kyler a monster extension as leader for the next decade or so. We also look at Arizona's defensive strategy in doubling star slot receiver Cooper Kupp. With Kupp seeing multiple defenders, Odell Beckham made multiple big catches and one big throw. We then debate Arizona's coaching game plan. Kelly was mad Arizona did not push for more points going into halftime. We also debate Kliff Kingsbury's performance in his NFL playoff coaching debate. We also discuss whether injured DeAndre Hopkins would have made a difference in Monday's loss to the Rams. With Arizona's season over, we talk what positions the Cards should address in free agency and the NFL Draft. With Kyler not tall, I figure he needs a strong offensive line like Saints legend Drew Brees received for 15 seasons in New Orleans. Secondary could be another key area for the Cardinals to address. Kelly is intrigued how Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow and Bills star Josh Allen play in the Divisional Round