Larry Fitzgerald caught just one pass for 22 yards on Monday night, but the Arizona Cardinals beat the San Diego Chargers. Picking up a victory should be all that matters, right? Not if you ask Fitzgerald’s father, who did not seem happy about the lack of role his son played in the passing game.
Carson Palmer completed 24 passes to 11 different receivers. Michael Floyd led the way with five receptions for 119 yards on seven targets. Fitzgerald was targeted four times. Here are some of Larry Fitzgerald Sr.’s tweets:
As a child teaching my son football.I was a lineman.I told them every play I hit somebody.He said dad I want to be a receiver.I told him-
— Larry Fitzgerald Sr. (@FitzBeatSr) September 9, 2014
Being a receiver you can work hard run all game and your dependent on the coach calling your number.And the quarterback getting you the ball
— Larry Fitzgerald Sr. (@FitzBeatSr) September 9, 2014
The world saw on Monday Night Football the politics and business of football.If its been decided that you are not getting the ball just win
— Larry Fitzgerald Sr. (@FitzBeatSr) September 9, 2014
What Fitzgerald Sr. is probably referring to is the fact that the Cardinals could be looking to phase Fitzgerald out this season. Fitzy, 31, carries a cap hit of more than $23 million in 2015, which is a number he knows will have to be addressed. The Cardinals could ultimately decide to address it by releasing him.
It’s clear that the Cardinals are looking for Floyd to emerge as their No. 1 receiver, and who can blame them? The 23-year-old former first rounder is a big target with tremendous speed. He has all the tools you need. As long as the team is winning, Fitzgerald Sr. really has nothing to complain about.
Previously: Larry Fitzgerald’s father blasts the Cardinals for quitting
Previously: Larry Fitzgerald’s brother pissed Kurt Warner didn’t throw it to Fitzgerald
