Cardinals' DeAndre Hopkins looking for 'Great management, a QB who loves the game'

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DeAndre Hopkins’ future with the Arizona Cardinals is still up in the air and the star wide receiver made clear what he’s looking for in the front office of a franchise: stability.

Hopkins appeared in a recent episode of the "I Am Athlete" podcast and opened up about what he’s looking for upstairs.

"What I want is stable management upstairs. I think that's something that I haven't really had the past couple years of my career coming from Houston to being in Arizona. I've been through three to four GMs in my career," Hopkins said. "… A QB who loves the game, a QB who brings everybody on board with him, pushes not just himself but people around him. I don't need a great QB – I've done it with subpar QBs – just a QB who loves the game like I do. And a great defense. I think defense wins championships."

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DeAndre Hopkins of the Arizona Cardinals talks with a referee against the Denver Broncos in the first half at Empower Field at Mile High on December 18, 2022, in Denver. (Justin Edmonds/Getty Images)

"For me, that's it. Great management, a QB who loves the game and a great defense."

Arizona acquired Hopkins in a blockbuster trade with the Houston Texans in 2020. He was a Pro Bowler in his first season in Arizona but injuries and a suspension to start the 2022 season hurt him.

Hopkins is away from the team and working out in Toronto, according to NFL.com. With new management in the front office and on the coaching staff, it’s unclear where his standing is in the organization.

The five-time Pro Bowler said he likes living in Phoenix while he plays for the Cardinals but knows the NFL is