Franchise QB or on the wrong path? It's the Murray storyline that persists. With an upgraded defense, the Cardinals might get their answer.

ARIZONA -- Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray doesn't exactly need defending from teammates entering his seventh season in the NFL - though guys in the locker room are still aware of some narratives surrounding the franchise passer.

ESPN's Dan Graziano offered some possible outcomes for Murray in 2025, and while he feels the most likely scenario is that the 28-year-old plays well enough to keep Arizona in playoff contention, he also thinks there could be an exit plan in place. Let's just say Graziano's "long shot outcome" for Murray isn't pretty.