If you ask a lot of people around the NFL, they would probably predict Green Bay Packers quarterback Malik Willis will end up signing with the Miami Dolphins.
And that prediction makes sense, as there's a connection between Willis and Miami through new head coach Jeff Hafley and general manager Jon-Eric Sullivan, who were with Willis in Green Bay.
However, NBC Sports' Matthew Berry is hearing something different. Rumor has it that Willis is going to end up with the Arizona Cardinals on a deal that pays at least $30 million annually.
"Now, everyone wants Malik Willis to go to the Miami Dolphins," Berry stated. "I heard no. I heard Malik Willis is getting at least $30 million and is going to be the starting quarterback of the Arizona Cardinals."
There is a loose connection between Willis and the Cardinals, as Mike LaFleur, the brother of Willis' soon-to-be former head coach, Matt LaFleur, is now in charge in Arizona. We would assume Matt would endorse Willis to his brother.
This isn't the first time we've heard a rumor connecting Willis to the Cardinals.
Essentially Sports' Tony Pauline reported earlier this week that Arizona is believed to be the most likely landing spot for the former third-round pick.
"People I’ve spoken with believe Willis ends up with the Arizona Cardinals, as they are expected to cut ties with Kyler Murray," Pauline reported.
As Pauline mentions in his report, the Cardinals are expected to have a vacancy at the quarterback position this offseason, with rumors suggesting they are going to cut ties with Murray, either through trade or release.
The Cardinals would then be left with Jacoby Brissett under center, and while he was good last season, he doesn't offer long-term upside the way Willis does.
We should have our answer on where Willis ends up within a few weeks, as the legal tampering period begins on March 9, and the official start of free agency is March 11.
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