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It was a statement of confidence, a display of Madden 23 coins , proof positive of the fact that Cardinals believed that their quarterback was the right choice to be their quarterback into the future. Today, a few days later the whole thing is goneand replaced with a disturbing, and frankly insulting warning to the contract.
"Independent Study" Addendum "Independent Studies Addendum" was obtained by Ian Rapoport of the Madden NFL 23 Network, and it claims to state that the quarterback must perform his homework during the course of the season. Alternatively, the team can put the contract into a default state which Murray would need to rectify or the agreement would become null and void.
"Player is required to complete at minimum four (4) hours of independent Research (as determined below) every week (excluding any bye week) during each Playing Season (as described below) during the period of the Contact."
It also outlines what this means, adding that Murray cannot multitask during his mandatory study time. There are no games on video, no television nor web surfing for the duration of four hours. If that sounds strange, it's because it's. This kind of study clause has never existed in a Madden NFL 23 contract before. On the surface it might seem like a huge deal and we're already seeing the consequences of this decision.
The primary issue with the addendum isn't mandating independent study as the mandate says. The preciseness of the clause would make anyone come to the result: "Kyler Murray doesn't study and therefore we're compelled to." It's in contradiction to what the Cardinals had to do with the agreement. It was to create faith, show their trust in Murray and proceed.
Murray's relationship and relationship with fans needs healing. There was hurt, fueled by rumors of potential trades as well as a desire to leave Arizona. There was also the anger at how he refused to return to the field during a losing playoff effort to the Rams. In a moment when there was a need for even with trust being built for all sides however, the Cardinals put this clause in and ruined it all. Perception is now reset and the idea that Murray doesn't work hard enough or is required to be made to "love" football (a long-running pre-draft charge due to his love of baseball) prevails once again.
The Arizona Cardinals made Kyler Murray one of the highest paid quarterbacks in madden 23 coins cheap on Thursday, inking a new 5-year agreement worth $230M with $160 million of guaranteed.
"Independent Study" Addendum "Independent Studies Addendum" was obtained by Ian Rapoport of the Madden NFL 23 Network, and it claims to state that the quarterback must perform his homework during the course of the season. Alternatively, the team can put the contract into a default state which Murray would need to rectify or the agreement would become null and void.
"Player is required to complete at minimum four (4) hours of independent Research (as determined below) every week (excluding any bye week) during each Playing Season (as described below) during the period of the Contact."
It also outlines what this means, adding that Murray cannot multitask during his mandatory study time. There are no games on video, no television nor web surfing for the duration of four hours. If that sounds strange, it's because it's. This kind of study clause has never existed in a Madden NFL 23 contract before. On the surface it might seem like a huge deal and we're already seeing the consequences of this decision.
The primary issue with the addendum isn't mandating independent study as the mandate says. The preciseness of the clause would make anyone come to the result: "Kyler Murray doesn't study and therefore we're compelled to." It's in contradiction to what the Cardinals had to do with the agreement. It was to create faith, show their trust in Murray and proceed.
Murray's relationship and relationship with fans needs healing. There was hurt, fueled by rumors of potential trades as well as a desire to leave Arizona. There was also the anger at how he refused to return to the field during a losing playoff effort to the Rams. In a moment when there was a need for even with trust being built for all sides however, the Cardinals put this clause in and ruined it all. Perception is now reset and the idea that Murray doesn't work hard enough or is required to be made to "love" football (a long-running pre-draft charge due to his love of baseball) prevails once again.
The Arizona Cardinals made Kyler Murray one of the highest paid quarterbacks in madden 23 coins cheap on Thursday, inking a new 5-year agreement worth $230M with $160 million of guaranteed.