Entering the 2021 season, I think we can put to rest any concerns about the leadership and dedication of Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray. It has been one of the more notable storylines of the offseason and training camp.
He looks more at ease in his role as leader of the offense and he clearly respects owner Michael Bidwill.
In the latest episode of “Cardinals Flight Plan,” it shows an incredibly thoughtful gift.
Murray reported to training camp before other veterans, as quarterbacks and rookies start a few days before veterans report. He showed up on his first day at the team facility in Tempe carrying a large gift. It was clearly a portrait or painting to hang on the wall.
It was meant for Bidwill.
It was a painting of the late Bill Bidwill, Michael’s father, surrounded by many Cardinals greats — Larry Fitzgerald, Kurt Warner, Aeneas Williams, Adrian Wilson, Larry Wilson, Jim Hart and more.
Take a look at the painting, taken as a screenshot of the episode.
Bidwill shows some emotion and recalls the love his father had for the players. Bill Bidwill died two years ago and the Cardinals wore a bowtie patch on their uniforms the rest of that season.
Michael says how much he misses his father every day.
It is an incredible gift from a player to the team owner.
Murrays really seems to get it this year and that has to have Cardinals fans excited.
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