A big and smooth target, he's really the prototype of a powerful wideout. Runs routes very well, has good hands, fights and usually wins the jump-ball battles and shows enough flair and poise to make big plays. Is especially lethal in the open field.
Flaws:
Isn't lightning-fast (which limits him as a deep-ball threat) and doesn't explode off the line of scrimmage. Doesn't play like a man his size and needs to improve his technique as a blocker. Has a history of off-field issues and is somewhat injury-prone.
Career Potential:
Talented wideout with issues.
Movements & Injuries
2012
6/11/2012
Signed by the Arizona Cardinals to a four-year contract.
Career Transactions
2012
4/26/2012
Drafted by the Arizona Cardinals in the 1st round (13th Overall) in 2012.
Player News
Michael Floyd makes 'big leap' in year two | 05/20/2013 4:21 PM
News
The Cardinals' website writes that second-year WR Michael Floyd appears to have made "a big leap" in his second NFL offseason.
azcardinals.com
Impact
Floyd worked ahead of Andre Roberts at the start of OTAs and appears to be in the driver's seat to open the season as the starter opposite Larry Fitzgerald. It'll be a camp battle to monitor. Floyd ultimately had a slow rookie year, but finished fast with 14 catches for 213 yards and a touchdown combined in Weeks 16 and 17. Arizona's quarterback situation has also received a big upgrade.
Michael Floyd running ahead of Andre Roberts | 05/15/2013 11:06 AM
News
Michael Floyd ran with the starters more than Andre Roberts at the outset of Cardinals OTAs.
Arizona Republic
Arians: Michael Floyd is a bright young star | 02/21/2013 4:47 PM
News
Speaking at the Scouting Combine, new Cardinals coach Bruce Arians described 2012 first-round pick Michael Floyd as a "bright young star."
Adam Caplan on Twitter
Impact
Arians loves the receiver corps he inherited; he just needs someone to get them the ball. "He is a bright young star," Arians said of Floyd. "He has to get better fundamentally. But he's physical, he's big, he's active. I loved him coming out. To see he and Larry across from each other, and Andre Roberts, that's a nice group. That's one position we don't have to worry about."
Michael Floyd expected to be No. 3 receiver | 02/15/2013 9:24 PM
News
Mike Jurecki of XTRA Phoenix expects 2012 first-round pick Michael Floyd to be the Cardinals' No. 3 receiver in 2013.
Mike Jurecki on Twitter
Impact
Jurecki notes that Floyd is a good "downfield option" at receiver, which fits Bruce Arians' vertical-passing mindset. In Jurecki's scenario, Larry Fitzgerald and Andre Roberts would continue to be the bookend starters in two-wide sets, with Roberts likely kicking inside to the slot on passing downs. The Cardinals' receivers will move around the formation more than ever, though.
