Kyler Murray Defended His Work Ethic and We Were All Ears! | The Rich Eisen Show 

He's defending his work ethic while wearing an easy money shirt. Can't make that up.

He didnt read the contract. He saw it in his mind.

He’s offended, he’s flattered, it’s disrespectful, it’s funny, and he is honored. Masterclass.

This explains so much about how his production would dip come second half of the season. Other teams are adjusting and he’s still doing the same stuff and just winging it. Thinking about it now and watching him play, everything makes sense now

He actually deflected the question - he never properly talked about his experiences watching lots of film. He said he had 'work ethic' and 'preparation' couldn't be questioned, then said 'there's plenty ways to watch film...' which is an obvious red flag ...the Cardinals clearly had an issue.

This is the NFL. The team wouldn’t have put it in the contract if it wasn’t an issue

I disagree with the way that he addressed the issue as expertly 🙄 Kyler is listing off accomplishments that got him to where he’s at. None of those accomplishments will help him win a playoff game. That’s why the clause is in there

Murry didn't answer anything, he talked around the question. That clause is in the contract for a reason!

Sounds like Kyler maybe didn't study what was in his contract...

Dude is super gifted, and winging it can work in the regular season. We all saw that playoff game tho

If what he said was true, they wouldn't have put that clause in his contract. Stop lying

The fact his team put the clause in the contract when it's never been seen before clearly shows this is an issue, and instead of owning up to it and saying 'You know, I didn't study in the past, but that's changed, this new contract has been the kick in the pants I need and now I'm going to bury my head in the film each week" he gets defensive and basically proves the team's point. What a baby. Hope they somehow finish last in the NFCW.

“It’s disrespectful”…. “It’s flattering”……. That’s got to be the best pirate I’ve ever seen…..

I would rather go fishing all day and not catch anything than have to listen to this kid hear himself talk in circles.

He’s become the Villain of all NFL QB’s in one single offseason... Now that’s legendary.

the "shut up n study", "Do ur homework lil boy" signs from opposing fans this year will be plentiful to say the least. 🤣

Holy hell his arrogance is astronomical.

I mean you came out in a durag to defend how hard you work....🤣

The only disrespect was that you had to have a clause in your contract to force you to do what EVERY OTHER PLAYER in the NFL does each and every week

My gut feeling is this is gonna end badly between Kyler and the Cardinals. Once there’s smoke there fire.

Kyler is in his feelings because his own team called him out. The only way he came come out of this, is if he proves all the haters wrong, AND STUDY

I mean, my work wouldn't put a clause in my contract, that no one else has in their contract, saying, for instance, I need to show up every day for work at 9AM promptly, unless I have a history of not showing up for work at 9AM promptly.

"Me thinks doth lady protest too much," Kyler.

I found his answers to be less than straight forward. You can do everything he said in his statement and still not study tape away from the facility. What does being drafted by the MLB have to do with the price of tea in China?

The NFL has become pretty insane. The top 2 paid QBs are now a guy who has never won a playoff game, and a guy who has never been to a playoff game and didn't take a single snap last season.

He's the third hardest working QB in the NFC West.

“Hard work beats talent when talent doesn't work hard.”

Literally back in december he told us he doesnt really watch much film, why lie and act like you do now? Accept it and mature some.

Was this press conference suppose to help or hurt him 😂

Nice word soup, Kyler. You brought all this smoke to yourself. Own it.

Facts: Murray agreed to this clause, that speaks more than his interview

“Everything he’s accomplished in his career”???.... he’s played 3 years... hmmm

Rich eisen's trolling is legendary

4 hours of film study is a light morning for Peyton Manning. 4 hours a week should be very easy

I love that he thinks the critics are being “disrespectful”. Maybe you should’ve studied like you’re supposed to😅

Kyler's been quoted as saying he doesn't do film study because he's been blessed with the ability to see things others can't see, so at this point he's talking rubbish. He should've just accepted that he can and will work harder to be the best qb he can be. Simple!

As a 49ers fan this makes my day. All the Cards money is tied to an immature midget that gets slower with every hit for the next 6 years 👏

Rich is a MASTER troll. Hats off sir.

He's wearing a shirt that says easy money

Bro, just own it and people would have loved you for it. “I want to be one of the greats, and film study is probably the most important aspect of becoming a great. Everyone has something they can get better at, and while I’ve watched a lot of film and prepared, I haven’t been the most prepared I possibly could be. I appreciate the organization trusting me and working with me to make me a better leader and QB.” That’s how you address it

The cardinals are going to struggle this year. Murray being exposed like this, it shows that he is way too arrogant for his own good. Teams now know more than ever that they can throw a wrench in defense and it’s over.

Kyler Murray: I refuse to let my work ethic be questioned. That's why I documented its absence by signing this contract.

I remember many years ago as a Steeler's fan and there was a debate about giving Mike Wallace a big contract to stay, and the Steelers let him walk and instead gave a huge contract to AB. There were a lot of ruffled feathers because Wallace's numbers were better and he had that blazing speed and many, if not most, people didn't think AB could step in and be a WR1. But then the reports started about how much time AB was putting in after practice, that he was running hundreds of routes after practice was over.. it reminded me of how they talked about Kobe and Jordan, and how they would have full practices AFTER the regular practice was over, sometimes taking hundreds of shots. And it showed. AB went from ' two dogs one bone' where he was splitting time with Emmanual Sanders, to being one of the best, if not the best, WRs in the league for a few years in a row. You don't win playoff games by being forced to watch game tape by a clause in a contract. The Cardinals won't win a playoff game with Murray, and probably 2-3yrs after he leaves because of the salary cap hit of that guaranteed money.

Kyler you cant bullshit a master bullshitter. the internet is undefeated bro. remember that

He's a joke! You signed it with the clause. You sold yourself out!!

Obviously, I don't know Kyler, but he seems to come off like a know-it-all. He comes from this cringy "Me first, I'm best" generation. If I had to bet, I'd bet he brushes off his coaches advice more times than not. Nobody just decides to throw something like that in a contract without SOME valid reason...even if it's overblown now. Kyler has a documented history of admitting he's not a big film guy too. His words, his signature, his bed.

Its possible for many things to be true. Its possible that A) Management questions his work ethic, and B) Kyler puts the time in. Managements perception isnt the whole truth, but its the truth for the contract negotiations. Also, if Kyler truly believes in his work ethic, he doesnt even care about the clause. Thats a free stipulation.

Yeah go do your homework shorty.

Attention to details is crucial, including details in the contract you're signing. QED

*Listens to Kyler Murray interview* Me: Either you didn't read the contract when you signed it, or you signed it knowing that what was said about you (i.e. lack of work ethic) is true. Kyler Murray wants to get paid as an NFL QB, while still getting paid by MLB.

Kyler Murray: “I study so hard that the team wanted to make sure I was getting my rest. I usually study 12 hours a day, but now I only have to study 4 hours a week… you believe me right?”

He was able to list every accomplishment except a playoff win

It’s funny how what he and his agent did demanding a contract extension back fired so badly. Now the perception of Kylar Murray is extremely negative from both the media and fans.

Verbal skills right up there with defense reading acuity.

Doesn't everyone know playing the most recent Madden counts as training & film study!

All he did was talk about how special and talented he is he did not for one second list any witnesses or anybody that could back up how much film study he does

He’s a little kid 👦

The fact that he needs to defend himself just shows how correct the organization is in putting this clause. He isn’t a winner. He isn’t a leader. The cardinals are doomed

With his response in the media, it already looks like it's affecting him before the season...it certainly cant help with respect from his peers. The shirt doesn't help anymore

The team just happened to include this clause in his contract and just happen to specify “TV and Video Games” yea lol kyler is lying threw his teeth no accountability it’s gonna be a very interesting next season for the Cards

He waited 2 days to prove he’s not lazy? Read that again 😂

Kyler could be a character in the replacements or the longest yard

Hey you watched all the way to the end. Thanks for that.

Luv this show

Geeeeezzz, you can tell he`s a damn kid just by the way he`s talking and carrying himself through the conversation.

2-3, 2-3, 2-4 down the stretch and 0 playoff wins. Most of his stats come in the first half of every year. What exactly has he accomplished, per his comments, that other QBs and his teammates would feel disrespected by accomplishing without actually having a great work ethic?

The t-shirt tells one everything one needs to know.

In summary, what Kyler meant was my IQ is too high to study and I don't work from home.

Kyler: "it's disrespectful to say I don't take this seriously... I refuse to let my work ethic be called into question..." Also Kyler: "I'm not one of those guys that is going to kill myself watching film... in my head, I see so much" Also Kyler: signs first NFL contract to ever include a clause mandating a minimum amount of film study.

His shirt says easy money…😂😂 the irony of this

Rich you are my favorite

Love from India.

Boy, them red flags just keep getting redder.

So there it is....he's gonna play the victim card....it's "disrespectful" to assume he's lazy and doesn't study....if he has a clause in his contract that FORCES him to study....naw, don't worry about the clause....it's disrespectful and degrading to think it may be because of the entitled little player's behavior.

I love you @richeisen your the man

I love Rich but Kyler was not worth the contract and he shouldn't have gotten it after 3 years. Few players should get it that early and he is not one of them. Dude's one of the biggest crybabies I've seen in the league and that's saying a lot.

What a chump, if it wasnt valid why place in the contract and then sign it. If anything is disrespectful its him not taking his position seriously and wasting the time/careers of his teammates.

What would be really interesting to know would be the motives of Kyler's agent to have Kyler sign that contract.. Kyler now says at this media conference that it is disrespectful but it should have been the same at the time of signing and did Tyler know before his signing that the clause was in there? Only the money was discussed?

Let it go Rich.

I agree with Rich

Tell him to shut up and study

If you are insuring a player for that amount of money and being bonded, then the insurance company may have wanted the clause included. In various professions there are continuing education class requirements to become licensed and bonded. F Kyler for thinking that it is disrespectful still getting paid. It's JUST BUSINESS. He did sign the contract. The F Sports press trying to force a narrative!

The shirt tho 😂

Good answer

Nothing he's done justify the money he's getting period

That man read the contract before signing, and now he feels offended because people are dogging him? Ok...LoL

If management had any concerns about Kyler's game preparations, those concerns had to come from the coaching staff. Only the coaches are in a position to assess a player's shortcomings when it comes to game preparation...having to work closely with the players everyday of every week of the season and training camps. Can't imagine management alone being intimate enough with a player to be aware of their study habits and game prep.

Yes

Can't wait for him to break this clause and give the cards an out. Imagine losing all that money because you can't study 4 hours a week

I disagree, bad answer. People have accomplished more while studying less, it's not some crazy inconceivable notion that talent can carry players who aren't as hard of workers.

Kyler Murray made this segment amazing

4:13 is when they talk about press conference....dear God

Murray is a feisty QB, which is hard to catch, but is simply an above average QB. He’s a few big hits away from playing scared instead of feisty.

Kyler is the most unlikable guy in the league. He's so arrogant and an entitled brat

What’s the problem for everyone involved here is that if he misses one read, just one read in each game the post game question to him, the coach and teammates will be…did he complete his independent study time this week? The team had to know this, yet they still deemed it important enough to include. So there is some sort of substance that we will never know about apparently, but we will continue to ask.

That’s not Kyler Murray.. that’s Steamin’ Willie Beamen

Definitely don’t doubt him getting to this point without hard work and dedication but he did something . No other contract that has that clause for all we know . He’s just keeping quiet about that part .

A lot of former TX high school stars and a lot of Heisman trophy winners are currently sitting at home. The only way he silences folks is by playing lights out this year. It must be a generational thing. Between him and Baker Mayfield I don't know who cries more.

As a Cardinals fan....Murray's contract is going to set this team back for at least 7 years. He is a child playing among men

Det/Arizona 2021. That's why