No one has questioned Kyler Murray’s work ethic since the Cardinals briefly placed an “ independent study ” clause into the contract extension he signed in 2022. So, it was strange when Cardinals running back Michael Carter felt the need to defend his quarterback’s work ethic earlier this week.

The question that prompted Carter to go off wasn’t even about Murray. It instead was: How do you stay ready, despite your lack of opportunities?

Carter answered by talking about finding a work-life balance by playing video games. That’s when a light bulb apparently went off in Carter’s head.

According to Theo Mackie of the Arizona Republic , Carter then launched into an expletive-laced defense of Murray.

“Now, I’m not on it all day,” Carter said, per Mackie. “I know how you did the last gu

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