Arizona Cardinals receiver Larry Fitzgerald is arguably the most respected player in the entire National Football League. He has fans all over. One big fan of his is Los Angeles Rams head coach Sean McVay.
McVay gushed about Fitzgerald when he spoke with reporters on Thursday as his team prepares to take on the Cardinals this weekend in Arizona.
“You talk about the epitome of a pro – class, represents everything that’s right about the NFL,” he said. “Then the production, the talent, what he’s done over the course of his career is why he’s a first-ballot Hall of Famer,
without a doubt.”
McVay just loves everything about Fitzgerald on and off the field.
“I think the things that he does off the field – the way that he just consistently handles himself,” he said. “Then you watch the way that he competes with the ball, without the ball – the way that he’s still able to be productive. You can’t say enough good things about Larry. I have so much respect for him. I’ve loved watching him compete over the years. I’m a fan of Larry Fitzgerald. It’s impressive what he’s done.”
Through 11 games this season, Fitzgerald has 55 receptions for 593 yards and three touchdowns.
He has been especially productive in his career against the Rams. His 185 receptions against the Rams are the most he has against any team in the NFL.
The Cardinals and Rams lay this Sunday at 2 p.m. Arizona time at State Farm Stadium.
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