ARIZONA -- Arizona Cardinals rookie quarterback Clayton Tune was thrown into the fire on Sunday with quite a daunting task: Defeat one of the best defenses in the league - on their home turf - with no experience and little help to his side.
The Cleveland Browns made quick work of Tune and Arizona's offense, shutting them out for a 27-0 victory that saw the Cardinals lose their sixth straight matchup.
With Joshua Dobbs out of the picture and Kyler Murray nearing return, Tune was called upon by Cardinals coach Jonathan Gannon.
The results weren't exactly there.
“Frustrated, obviously. Disappointed. I wanted to go out and put a better showing out there and, obviously, win. So any time you lose, it’s frustrating. Disappointed. You have to keep your head up and learn from it, watch the tape," Tune said following the loss.
Tune finished completing 11 of 20 passes for 58 yards and two interceptions, while also leading the team in rushing with 28 yards. He was sacked seven times on the afternoon and lost one fumble.
Week 9 was the first time since September of 2018 where the Cardinals were shutout. Their 58 total offensive yards was the lowest Arizona tallied in a game since 1955, according to CBS' broadcast.
“I think it’s just good to get out there and see live reps and feel what it’s like to be in a real game. Just being out there and seeing the speed of the game. Seeing how certain concepts play out versus certain coverages. Just getting a feel for the game as a whole was good," Tune said.
“It’s great. It’s a learning experience. Obviously, I wanted to have a better showing and win. Just learn from it. It’s good to get the first one out of the way.”
Tune took ownership of Arizona's offensive failures. The Cardinals didn't sustain a drive longer than six plays and never crossed the CLE 40.
"I have to get the ball out quicker. I have to find guys quicker. I don’t put that on other people. I am going to look at myself in the mirror first before I access anything. I have to get the ball out a little quicker," said Tune.
“Like I said, it goes back to me. I have to look into the mirror first. Not all of those are on any certain person. We all collectively have to learn.”
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