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Hopkins is one of the best receivers in the NFL, and thus will command a large share of targets. Even so, the Cardinals play fast, and Kingsbury's offense is designed to regularly get playmakers the ball, so touches shouldn't be an issue for Kirk.
He has shown the ability to be a deep threat, a quick-game asset and a vital piece on jet sweeps and other backfield-related plays Kingsbury likes to call.
Murray believes the addition of a bona fide No.1 receiver will be a net positive for Kirk, because it will give him more favorable matchups.
"Adding D-Hop just makes Christian that much more dangerous to me," Murray said. "Last year, whenever we were 3x1, they'd single up one side and let the weakside safety play to the three-receiver side. It crowds it up for those guys. Now when you've got a guy like D-Hop at the 'X,' you've got to help."
Kirk does not show any disdain for having to compete against a pair of legends for targets in the passing game. On the contrary, he is excited about the setup.
Kirk, 23, has spent two-plus years soaking up knowledge from Fitzgerald and now gets to pick Hopkins' brain.
"It's been really good, being able to talk with him and be a sponge," Kirk said.
Hopkins and Fitzgerald have shown their full worth for years in the NFL, and give the passing game the type of base-level consistency that should lead to success. Kirk is the X-Factor that could really push it to another level.
"If he plays a full season," Kingsbury said, "you're going to see his full potential."
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