4th & Monday: NFL's top pick draws comparisons to an impressive rising star
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In his first year as starter, the Kansas City Chiefs' Patrick Mahomes became just the second quarterback in league history to have 50 touchdown passes and throw for 5,000-plus yards in the same season (Peyton Manning in 2013 is the other).
That's impressive stuff.
Could 2019 No. 1 overall draft choice Kyler Murray have the same kind of impact as the 2018 NFL MVP?
Arizona Cardinals head coach Kliff Kingsbury and some players believe Murray's arm talent is reminiscent of Mahomes'.
Murray will be one of a number of rookies who will be in the spotlight as NFL teams hold organized team practice activities or mandatory minicamps this week.
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Monday must-reads
- NFL rookie not shaken by draft: Montez Sweat was believed to have a heart condition, but a subsequent report indicated otherwise. The Washington Redskins rookie isn't getting caught up in the drama.
- Former first-round pick seeking fresh start: Another year, another new position for the Cardinals' Haason Reddick, who is sliding into a new role alongside newcomer Jordan Hicks.
- Packers coach suffers torn Achilles playing hoops: Green Bay Packers head coach Matt LaFleur will be confined to a cart for the remaining organized team activity sessions and mandatory minicamp.
- Jets' next GM will face several key decisions: Many of this offseason's key decisions have already been made. But the New York Jets' next GM will have plenty of work to do.
- Calvin Johnson to Lions: Pay me my money: The Detroit Lions forced Calvin Johnson to repay a seven-figure portion of his signing bonus when he retired after the 2015 season.
- Lions still believe Stafford has 'rare' arm talent: New Detroit Lions quarterbacks coach Sean Ryan said Matthew Stafford remains one of the elite throwers of the football.
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