Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray impressed a lot of people in his NFL debut Sunday, helping his team rally from an 18-point deficit to tie the Detroit Lions in overtime, 27-27.

He just didn't impress everyone.

Fox Sports Radio's Ben Maller blasted the rookie quarterback's debut performance, saying it was "one of the worst debuts I can recall in recent NFL history."

"All the media is doing is pumping up the legend of Kyler Murray," said Maller, a late-night radio host with Fox Sports. "Alligator arms Murray had one of the worst debuts I can recall in recent NFL history. The Cardinals tied a bad Lions team who tried to give the game away. I’m trying to wack away all these Murray fan boys with a stick. They were trailing because of HIS football negligence. He had 31 bad plays: Interceptions plus incompletions plus sacks plus fumbles in 30 minutes of possessions. We have a new nickname for Kyler — 'Mistake-a-Minute Murray.' We’re supposed to kiss his a--? The Murray fanboys and lemmings are so pathetic. It was underwhelming and embarrassing."

Murray completed 29 of his 54 passing attempts against the Lions for 308 yards. He had two touchdown passes and had one pass intercepted.

He helped the Cardinals rally from a 24-6 loss in the final 11 minutes of the game to earn the tie.

Maller's comments on Murray drew criticism on Twitter, with many not agreeing with his remarks about the rookie quarterback's NFL debut.

Several other NFL pundits praised the No. 1 overall draft pick's performance against the Lions.

What they are saying about Kyler Murray's debut with the Cardinals:

The Arizona Republic: Kyler Murray proves he belongs in NFL with rally

Greg Moore writes: "Time will tell if the season looks more like the first three quarters — or like crunch time. But all of that can come later. For now, Murray can be secure in the knowledge that he doesn’t think he can play at this level. He knows it. He showed it when it mattered most. Welcome to the NFL, Kyler Murray."

The Undefeated: Kyler Murray’s NFL debut a promising start — and thrilling finish

Jason Reid writes: "Down the stretch (in the fourth, he completed 15 of 19 passes for 154 yards), Murray delivered in a manner that may enable him to one day achieve NFL superstardom like many other active African American signal-callers. Quickly putting the opener behind him will be part of his growth process. ... Murray wasn’t at his best in his first start. But he got started, and that’s what he needed to do to eventually wind up where he plans to be."

USA TODAY Sports: Kyler Murray got things turned around vs. Lions

Mike Jones writes: "The start was awful. Kingsbury, his highly-anticipated Air Raid offense and the prized rookie quarterback Murray opened the game against Detroit with an embarrassing thud. The Cardinals struggled with protection. Kingsbury looked bewildered. Murray displayed questionable decision-making and had a passer rating of 28 through three quarters. But then, trailing 24-6 entering the fourth quarter, Murray and Co. found their rhythm. The No. 1 pick completed 14 of 17 passes for 154 yards and two touchdowns and forced overtime with a touchdown pass to Larry Fitzgerald. The game ended in a tie, but Murray showed impressive poise and Kingsbury’s offense had some notable flashes. There certainly will be continued growing pains. But maybe this virgin voyage for quarterback and coach will entertain along the way."

Fansided: Kyler Murray showed incredible moxie in NFL debut

Dan Schmelzer writes: "When it comes down to it, this was an extremely fun and exciting game for the Arizona Cardinals rookie quarterback. Murray was far from perfect, but he showed that he undoubtedly has what it takes to be a playmaker at the next level."

Cards Wire: Kyler Murray was a stud and a dud in opener

Jess Root writes: "He made some poor decisions. The interception was bad. He was sacked five times. On multiple occasions, he should have thrown the ball away. He didn’t show off his running ability much, rushing only three times for 13 yards. But he made some dynamic downfield throws late in the game. He wasn’t rattled and brought the team back."

NFL.com: Kyler Murray shows off potential in rallying Cardinals to tie

Jim Trotter writes: "Like any player with aspirations of greatness, which is what Murray openly professes to be seeking, he was at his best when it mattered the most, competing 15 of 19 attempts for 154 yards and two touchdowns in the fourth quarter alone. That was in stark contrast to the first three quarters, when he was 9-for-25 for 70 yards with an interception. He had three passes batted down and was sacked thrice during that time."

NBC Sports: Kyler Murray stands tall, but comeback comes up just short of a win

Michael David Smith writes: "Kliff Kingsbury and Kyler Murray showed everyone what their new offense is supposed to look like. It just took them three quarters to get warmed up. Kingsbury, the new head coach who thought Murray as first overall pick was the perfect quarterback to help him bring his ballyhooed system from college football to Arizona, helmed a disorganized offense for three quarters today against the Lions. But in the fourth quarter and overtime, that offense was outstanding. The final result was a 27-27 tie."

So what did Kyler Murray think of his start? He tweeted out some quick thoughts after the game.

Photos: Cardinals vs. Lions