Marvin Harrison Jr quiets noise after father’s harsh take on Cardinals offense

The Arizona Cardinals’ offense ranks in the bottom three in the NFL in total yards this season.

Kyler Murray, the team’s regular starting quarterback, has thrown six touchdowns and three interceptions in five games this year. Murray missed Monday night’s 27-17 victory over the Dallas Cowboys.

Marvin Harrison Jr. has faced some criticism since the Cardinals selected him in the first round of last year’s draft; Among those critical of Arizona’s offense is his father, Pro Football Hall of Famer and Super Bowl champion Marvin Harrison Sr. There was also.

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The younger Harrison silenced the noise, finishing Monday night with a 96-yarder and his third touchdown of the season. After his best game of the season, the 23-year-old Cardinals player addressed his father’s sting.

“Everyone has their own opinion” Harrison Jr. replied A question about the legend of the Indianapolis Colts. “… He said he felt that way, not that I felt that way. I guess it’s good to talk about that because I trust all men.”

Former NFL wide receiver Marvin Harrison poses with his bronze bust following his induction into the Pro Football Hall of Fame during the Pro Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony at Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium on August 06, 2016 in Canton, Ohio. (Nick Cammett/Diamond Images via Getty Images)

Before the Cardinals-Cowboys game, Harrison Sr. told ESPN that “it’s become very difficult for me to watch the Cardinals’ offense.”

The elder Harrison noted the Cardinals’ offensive style, suggesting it was unconventional and irrelevant.

“The style of offense that I’m used to, the style of offense that I’m used to watching from a professional standpoint and as a wide receiver… I can’t reconcile that with watching. [current] offense, that kind of offense,” he added. “I actually can’t relate to what’s going on there… It’s none of my business. I can’t deal with this.”

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Harrison Sr. spent his entire legendary NFL career with the Colts, finishing with 14,580 receiving yards in 190 regular season games. Harrison Sr. stated that he tries to exercise restraint when it comes to discussions with his son about the Cardinals’ situation.

“It takes a lot of restraint and duct tape,” Harrison Sr. said. “I need to keep my mouth shut and not say anything.”

Harrison Jr. praised the 53-year-old for his outstanding success in the role of father.

Wide receiver Marvin Harrison Jr. poses for portraits with his father and former Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Marvin Harrison after being selected fourth overall in the first round by the Arizona Cardinals during the 2024 NFL draft on April 25, 2024 in Detroit, Michigan. (Todd Rosenberg/Getty Images)

“He’s done a great job just being a dad,” the former Ohio State star said after Monday’s game. “He’s being tougher on my little brother now. He’s letting me go out and play.”

Jacoby Brissett took over quarterback duties on Monday and finished with 261 passing yards and two touchdowns in a strong offensive showing by the Cardinals.

Murray was sidelined with a foot injury. After the game, NFL Network reported that Cardinals head coach Jonathan Gannon confirmed that Murray “will remain the team’s starting quarterback when fully healthy.” But on Tuesday ESPN reported Brissett was named the Week 10 starter behind Murray, and the team “consulted with multiple doctors regarding the foot injury.”

Murray is expected to be out for up to eight weeks.

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The Cardinals are 3-5 entering this Sunday’s game against the Seattle Seahawks. Harrison hopes Arizona can pick up its offensive momentum starting Monday.

“I feel like we know we can do this,” Harrison Jr. said. “It’s about doing it, you know? I think that’s always the frustrating part. We’ve got all the pieces. We’ve got the coaches. We’ve got the players to do the things we think we can do, and it’s just about performing at a high level. I think we’ve done a good job of that.”

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