Kyler joins FaZe Clan

[BritCard]

I wouldnt call it really bad, especially as his hardcore gaming may be during offseasons. I can't imagine he will be skipping film room time to win some warzone matches.

I'm fine with him gaming a little to chill out.

But for me there's no such thing as an off season for a young QB still learning. Certainly not with enough time for him to be a full time eSports member.

 

[BigRedRage]

I'm fine with him gaming a little to chill out.

But for me there's no such thing as an off season for a young QB still learning. Certainly not with enough time for him to be a full time eSports member.

He says he plays about 3 hours of video games a day on his busiest days. I imagine that wont change much. It does mean at night he hops on COD instead of going to the bar though.

 

[BritCard]

He says he plays about 3 hours of video games a day on his busiest days. I imagine that wont change much. It does mean at night he hops on COD instead of going to the bar though.

I even think that's high. But if it stays that way it's just a marketing exercise.

There ain't any eSports pros only playing 3 hours a day.

 

[BigRedRage]

I even think that's high. But if it stays that way it's just a marketing exercise.

There ain't any eSports pros only playing 3 hours a day.

I mean, you can think whatever you want. The average american spends about 4 hours a day watching tv and 3 hours a day staring at their phone. If he games instead of watching tv, IMO, its a better activity that actually feeds your brain and motor skills vs just being a coach zombie.

 

[Ouchie-Z-Clown]

Casual gaming to chill is one thing.

Joinging an eSports team is altogether different.

That’s not what Faze clan is.

 

[Chris_Sanders]

Here is what we know:

He is at the gym at 5 AM daily. He has been working out at the team facility all off season instead of going back to Texas. He has been doing the work this off season.

These are the facts. Anything else about how he spends his downtime is frankly silly.

 

[Shane]

Faze what?

 

[Chris_Sanders]

Faze what?

Kids who make money having fun. I hate them

 

[Ouchie-Z-Clown]

Crazy thing is this may open up a whole new fan base.
My son plays Fortnite and watches these clowns on Youtube all the time.

Exactly. Everyone gnashing their teeth about this looks like old farts.

 

[Cardsfan77]

As long as it doesn’t take away from time he would’ve otherwise spent on football-related or conditioning activities idgaf

 

[Zeno]

I just can't believe people get paid a ton of money to play video games and make videos of playing video games. I guess I am just old.

 

[Dback Jon]

Faze what?

The card game ;0

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[Dante]

I honestly don't see this as a big deal as someone that knows a bit about the esports world.

From what I've read, Murray is joining the organization as an investor and entertainer/streamer. He's not joining as a pro player, so this won't hinder or affect his football career.

 

[Zeem_Freeze]

I pushback on a lot of things that get spun negatively here on him. However, the gaming thing can be an issue. Not sharing here, but I'll pm you why.

would like that PM if you're open to it

 

[speedy]

Crazy thing is this may open up a whole new fan base.
My son plays Fortnite and watches these clowns on Youtube all the time.

has his own clothing line and an attorney on standby to claim his IP.

kids just trying to make all the right moves, and I bet he’s sponging up many lessons learned from those before him.

... I’m not a K1 homer by any stretch, but he is doing all the right things... get off his nuts yo!

 

[football karma]

for that last time you darn kids-- GET OFF MY LAWN!

 

[Dr. Jones]

Here is what we know:

He is at the gym at 5 AM daily. He has been working out at the team facility all off season instead of going back to Texas. He has been doing the work this off season.

These are the facts. Anything else about how he spends his downtime is frankly silly.

This. The kid can do both easily. Plus...... He's probably getting paid here. AND...... He's probably not making questionable phone calls on his way out of the club at 3am.

 

[SoonerLou]

Here is what we know:

He is at the gym at 5 AM daily. He has been working out at the team facility all off season instead of going back to Texas. He has been doing the work this off season.

These are the facts. Anything else about how he spends his downtime is frankly silly.

This. The kid can do both easily. Plus...... He's probably getting paid here. AND...... He's probably not making questionable phone calls on his way out of the club at 3am.

Dont question Kyler's work ethic. He physically transformed last offseason, but he's no longer in town.

Murray spent the early part of the offseason trying to get his body healthy and refining his fundamentals.

He dealt with a shoulder injury midway through the season and an ankle injury late in the year. He said both of those injuries are healed.

Part of his offseason routine was spent "getting back to my roots," which meant bringing his throwing motion back to what it was before the shoulder injury.

"I had a little shoulder deal during the season which caused me to kind of get out of whack as far as mechanically, throwing the ball and stuff like that, which, I was fine, but I want to get back to myself," Murray said. "If you go back and you watch my college highlights and then if you go watch this past year's highlights, my release is a lot longer due to me having to deal with being a little hurt, banged up."

With the Cardinals a week into their offseason program, Murray said he would like to continue this year's offseason virtually. He's still in Texas, working out and training with his longtime trainer Stephen Baca.

Kyler Murray says Arizona Cardinals must master the 'little things' to win (espn.com)

 

[Shane]

This. The kid can do both easily. Plus...... He's probably getting paid here. AND...... He's probably not making questionable phone calls on his way out of the club at 3am.

Well he could still be doing this

 

[BritCard]

That’s not what Faze clan is.

Its the first line of their wiki

FaZe Clan is a professional esports and entertainment organization headquartered in Los Angeles, United States.

 

[GatorAZ]

Our only fear with this is Carpal tunnel.

 

[carrrnuttt]

Its the first line of their wiki

FaZe Clan is a professional esports and entertainment organization headquartered in Los Angeles, United States.

That's not the only thing they do.

They're first and foremost a company that supports/sponsors several pro-gaming teams.

https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/31339384/arizona-cardinals-qb-kyler-murray-welcomed-faze-clan

Murray, an avid gamer with 62,800 followers on Twitch, joins LeBron James' son Bronny James and Philadelphia 76ers star Ben Simmons as one of FaZe's 85 "members," often influential personalities across a variety of genres, to represent FaZe, help create "lifestyle content" and continue to stream. FaZe also has nine professional teams that compete in nine esports leagues.

In December, Forbes ranked FaZe as the fourth-most valuable esports company in the world, valued at $305 million with a 27% one-year return and revenues of $40 million. Some of FaZe's larger sponsors include Nissan, Verizon and Manchester City Football Club of the English Premier League.

Murray is investing in the COMPANY. He's not doing pro-gaming on the side.

Murray is also in the process of investing in FaZe, which will make him an equity shareholder in the organization. However, Murray didn't receive any compensation for becoming a member of FaZe.

 

[BritCard]

That's not the only thing they do.

They're first and foremost a company that supports/sponsors several pro-gaming teams.

https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/31339384/arizona-cardinals-qb-kyler-murray-welcomed-faze-clan





Murray is investing in the COMPANY. He's not doing pro-gaming on the side.

That's fine. I said that several tweets ago. If this is just a business/marketing/PR deal then crack on.

If it means more time gaming and less time on football then not so much.

 

[wit3card]

Did anyone of you look the video? I think not, since it really is just a promotion for the NFL DRAFT... gosh guys...

Kyler isn't good enough to play for Faze... He isn't even good enough to be on there non existing NFL team... He maybe is a honorable member but nothing more.

 

[Heucrazy]

I’m 41 and reading this thread is making me think that some of you are old as dirt.

Let the kid play games.