{"id":137469,"date":"2023-01-17T08:00:36","date_gmt":"2023-01-17T13:00:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/?p=137469"},"modified":"2023-01-17T06:21:21","modified_gmt":"2023-01-17T11:21:21","slug":"arizona-cardinals-end-of-season-awards-2022","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/2023\/01\/17\/arizona-cardinals-end-of-season-awards-2022\/","title":{"rendered":"Arizona Cardinals End-Of-Season Awards 2022"},"content":{"rendered":"

The Arizona Cardinals finished the 2022 season with an appalling record of 4-13. The disappointing season came after the Cardinals made the playoffs in 2021. With the team missing its goals, owner Michael Bidwill has hit the reset button on his front office and coaching staff. Long-time GM, Steve Keim, has left the team<\/a> while HC Kliff Kingsbury was also fired<\/a>. There are some excellent GM candidates<\/a> as well as some equally competent potential HCs<\/a> who can take over the franchise\u2019s operations for 2023.<\/p>\n

The disappointing year was characterized by agonizing losses to the Los Angeles Chargers<\/a>, Philadelphia Eagles<\/a>, and Denver Broncos<\/a>, among others. But it also flashed hope at times, with a nail-biting victory over the Las Vegas Raiders<\/a> and a complete performance over the New Orleans Saints<\/a>. In a year of few positives, some players still showed their character and competitive mentality. This was particularly pertinent in the weekly Hard Knocks<\/em> episodes.<\/p>\n

Arizona Cardinals End-Of-Season Awards<\/h2>\n

Most Valuable Player: Budda Baker<\/h3>\n

In the traditional sense, the Cardinals\u2019 MVP is Kyler Murray. As the quarterback, Murray is the most influential player on the team. This was evidenced in his spectacular individual effort in the victory over the Raiders. Murray\u2019s absence for the final stretch of the season also demonstrated his importance to the team.<\/p>\n

However, the impact of Budda Baker simply cannot be understated. He is not the team\u2019s quarterback, but he is their heart and soul. Baker is one of the Cardinals\u2019 faces of the franchise, and he leads the team with passion and competitiveness. His leadership was further demonstrated when he suffered multiple serious injuries but played through them.<\/p>\n

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The definition of passion.#HardKnocks<\/a> In-Season premieres TOMORROW on @HBOMax<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/3Pg11rfqBw<\/a><\/p>\n

— Arizona Cardinals (@AZCardinals) November 8, 2022<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n