QB Kyler Murray Welcomes The Cardinals New OL Paris Johnson: Bond Is Already Magical
It’s critical that the offensive line and the Arizona Cardinals’ starting quarterback are on the same page. Kyler Murray, the quarterback for the Cardinals, welcomed Johnson right away.
“LFG! Let’s get to work big fella,” Murray tweeted at Johnson.
QB Kyler Murray Welcomes The Cardinals New OL Paris Johnson: Already Magical
With the sixth overall choice in the 2023 NFL Draft, the Cardinals strengthened their line of defence on Thursday night by selecting offensive lineman Paris Johnson Jr. from Ohio State.
This interaction between Paris Johnson and Kyler Murray during Johnson’s top 30 visit is hilarious and makes you feel good about the pick! Can’t wait to see him in camp and in the season! #AZCardinals pic.twitter.com/71QNE8pp6m
— Cardinals Update (@updatecardinals) April 28, 2023
It is clear that Murray’s opinion is being heard inside the building because Johnson was really chosen by the Cardinals.
Murray may miss a few games next season as he continues to recuperate from an ACL tear. When he comes back onto the field, Johnson will be covering his blind side.
At Ohio State, offensive tackle Johnson was an All-American and a Big Ten All-Star. In Arizona, he should be unstoppable if he remains healthy.
“I wasn’t trying to act like a fan boy.”
Paris Johnson Jr. talks about the first time he met Kyler Murray 😂 pic.twitter.com/vjw6joXfEl
— PHNX Cardinals (@PHNX_Cardinals) April 28, 2023
Johnson repeatedly mentioned his belief that he was destined to play for Arizona when he met with reporters immediately after the Cardinals selected him with the No. 6 selection.
“You could really ask my mom or anybody in that area. After the first two picks I was chilling, as soon as the Cardinals were on the clock, I was staring at my phone the entire freaking time. I was locked in from that moment,” he said.
FWIW word is Kyler Murray likes Paris Johnson a lot and has let that be known inside the #AZCardinals’ building. Johnson visited there recently. https://t.co/qxsDYrR9wT
— Mike Garafolo (@MikeGarafolo) April 24, 2023
“I told everybody before, we were doing the red carpet that, not the media, but I told my family like, “I feel like I’m going to be a Cardinal today. If I’m not, I’m going to be a little sad.”
Johnson is only continuing the legacy of his father, Paris Johnson Sr., who was selected by the Cardinals in the 1999 draft.
Some others believe Johnson was meant to be in Arizona.
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