While quarterback Kyler Murray and receiver DeAdnre Hopkins were the stars on offense for the Arizona Cardinals in their Week 1 win over the San Francisco 49ers, running back Chase Edmonds managed to find ways to make a big impact. He did it in the passing game, the running game and on special teams.
He continues to impress head coach Kliff Kingsbury.
“We feel Chase is a starting running back in this league, and you saw last year when he had his opportunity before he got hurt, he was playing his butt off, and that’s what we’ve seen all camp,” Kingsbury said to reporters on Wednesday. “He is no-nonsense, all about his business, works really hard at it, takes pride in his craft, and when he gets his opportunity, he makes the most of it. You saw that on Sunday.”
He scored the first touchdown of the game for the Cardinals on a 10-yard catch. His 20-yard run at the end of the half set up a 56-yard field goal. He also returned a kickoff 41 yards.
He is rapidly making himself a player that will be hard to keep off the field. Kingsbury is all about riding the hot hand. If he continues to produce, he will get opportunities.
“He’ll continue to have a major role in this offense and on special teams as well,” said the head coach. “But he’s a guy who can do it all.”
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