"Independent Study Addendum." The "Independent Study Addendum" received by Ian Rapoport of the Madden NFL 23 Network and it claims to Madden 23 Coins state that the quarterback must be prepared during the course of the season. Alternatively, the team has the option to make the contract default and Murray must correct or else the deal will be declared null and void.

"Player must complete at least at least four (4) hours of independent Studies (as determined below) every week (excluding any bye week) during each Playing Season (as specified below) during the period of Contact."

It then outlines what this means, adding that Murray cannot multitask during his mandated study time. No video games, no TV Web browsing is not allowed during the four hours. If that sounds weird it's because it is. This type of clause for study isn't found in any Madden NFL 23 agreement before, and while on the surface it might appear to be a huge deal but we're already seeing the consequences of this decision.

The most important issue with this addendum isn't mandating independent study, it's what the mandate implies. The specificity of the clause would have anyone coming to the answer: "Kyler Murray doesn't study, so we're forcing him to." This isn't in accordance with what the Cardinals required to do in this contract. The goal was to instill faith, place their trust in Murray and advance.

Murray's relationship and relationship with fans needs fixing. There was hurt, fueled by the rumours of possible trades and wanting out of Arizona. Then there was the anger at how he refused to play after a losing playoff effort at the hands of the Rams. At a time where there needed to be even solid trust building both sides, the Cardinals threw this clause in and ruined it all. Perceptions have been reset and the perception that Murray isn't working hard enough -- or should be ordered to Buy Mut 23 Coins "love" football (a longstanding pre-draft charge due to his love of baseball) reigns supreme once more.