TEMPE (Ariz.) — Training camp is a month away but the TEMPE, Ariz. Arizona Cardinals A game plan should be developed for wide receivers DeAndre Hopkins.
Hopkins, who has just returned from an MCL injury sustained in December, will be accompanied slowly by the Cardinals during training camp. Because Hopkins will not play during the first six weeks of the regular season while serving a suspension for violating the NFL’s performance-enhancing drug policy, the Cardinals must take a targeted approach to his recovery.
Kingsbury stated, “We’re trying out to come up with an amazing plan that rolls right through to Week 7 of this season and make sure it’s smart about it.” He shouldn’t ramp up, make lots of plays at training camp, then practice hard, and then after six weeks he doesn’t do anything.
Arizona will give Hopkins a count. They will not allow Hopkins to practice every day. Hopkins might practice for a few days, then sit out or do a similar thing.
Kingsbury wants Hopkins to have a minimal amount of reps, while still ensuring he has some quality field time and speed time.
Hopkins was hurt in Week 14 during the match against the Los Angeles Rams On Monday Night Football, the injury led to surgery. Last season, the Cardinals’ receiver caught 42 passes for 572 yards with eight touchdowns.
A precedent exists for a player who returns from injury after a short season due to suspension. In 2018, the former New England Patriots Julian Edelman, wide receiver for the Patriots was suspended the first four matches of the season. He had missed the previous season because he had a torn anterior cruciate ligament. He finished the year as the Patriots’ leading receiver with 850 receiving yards.
DeAndre Hopkins seems to be running smoothly six months after tearing the MCL. pic.twitter.com/zW4Tiy3VHc
— Josh Weinfuss (@joshweinfuss) June 14, 2022
Hopkins, who is entering his 10th season, was already running at the beginning of minicamp practices with no brace. He appeared to be happy talking to right tackle Kelvin Beachum As guests, a few coaches were also present to watch the practice. Hopkins performed a few drills to the side while being supervised by a trainer.
Marquise BrownThe Cardinals acquired a trade for Jeremy, who was traded to the Baltimore Ravens on the first day of the NFL draft, doesn’t know what to expect playing without Hopkins because he doesn’t have anything to base it on. Brown stated that he does not know what Hopkins’ role is without him, but that he wants to “execute”.
Brown stated that he would do what he did wherever he was.
Brown knows one thing, however: “When he returns to the field it’s going to be great.” Brown said that Hopkins playing alongside him will be “very exciting and fun.”
They have been talking a lot since Brown was bought. Brown stated that Hopkins was June 6, while Brown was June 4, and Brown was June 6.
Hopkins’ presence has been crucial to the success and well-being of the Cardinals as a quarterback. Kyler Murray. Murray’s QBR total is 61. He has completed 69% of his passes with Hopkins on the field for the past two seasons. These numbers would drop to 49 and 6.7 respectively without Hopkins.
Kingsbury said, “We have an excellent plan.” He looks amazing. He’s excited. Although he is frustrated that he cannot play the first six, I think that we will get the best from the 11th. [it’ll] It’s great fun to see.”