imissbobbyb Posted May 10, 2014 Share Posted May 10, 2014 I will reserve judgement until we see him on the field. The OT from Alabama has knee issues and it would have reminded me of Malcom Kelly 2.0 I like the extra 3rd rounder. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bulldog Posted May 10, 2014 Share Posted May 10, 2014 The Redskins made a good move in trading down. But how can you select a guy for a 3-13 football team whose main role in 2014 is going to be as a backup? Either way you look at Murphy from a draft perspective I don't get it: 1. Need = this was far from the most pressing need on this football team. 2. Value = I don't think anyone can tell me with a straight face that Murphy was indeed the 'best player available' at 47 overall. 3. Fit = The guy runs a 4.8 and projects better to being a 4-3 DE than a 3-4 outside linebacker. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boss_Hogg Posted May 10, 2014 Share Posted May 10, 2014 The amount of pro NFL scouts on this board humbles me. "Too slow" "Too tall" "Too skinny" Aces Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hunter_R Posted May 10, 2014 Share Posted May 10, 2014 The amount of pro NFL scouts on this board humbles me. "Too slow" "Too tall" "Too skinny" Aces I was just paraphrasing from his draft profile. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boss_Hogg Posted May 10, 2014 Share Posted May 10, 2014 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merlin Emrys Posted May 10, 2014 Share Posted May 10, 2014 I can't say our draft is off to a good start. This pick is curious and has to leave you wondering. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr2you Posted May 10, 2014 Share Posted May 10, 2014 I turned the TV off after we selected this pick. Seriously? I saw Polumbus' name more on National TV than RGIII because he was always chasing the guy who just sped by him. I'm not an expert on talent, but we could have had our choice of a number of studs that slid who were graded at 1st round picks had we not traded with Dallas. Or just went with BPA. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
santanathegreat Posted May 10, 2014 Share Posted May 10, 2014 According to the draft gurus on this board, this guy ain't even fit for the peewee leagues. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Puma Kane Posted May 10, 2014 Share Posted May 10, 2014 Anyways, welcome to the Washington Redskins. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bulldog Posted May 10, 2014 Share Posted May 10, 2014 I think the Redskins have 'linebacker-itis' the way that the Lions a few years ago had 'wide receiver-itis' Orakpo (#1 pick), Kerrigan (#1 pick), Murphy (#2 pick). Similar to the Lions pulling out 3 first round wide receivers in 4 years. The problem with this pick is that while it is indeed possible that Orakpo is gone after 2014 and we will need a replacement, the truth is there are positions on this team where we don't have a quality starter or any quality development prospects RIGHT NOW. And those spots continue to be ignored to add to present areas of strength. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brooklynskinsfan Posted May 10, 2014 Share Posted May 10, 2014 led the ncaa in sacks, 2nd fastest 3 cone drill in the combine, leader, loves football. Cant be mad at this pick but are we stockpiling pass rushers ala the old giants? or are we replacing rack? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Puma Kane Posted May 10, 2014 Share Posted May 10, 2014 I think the Redskins have 'linebacker-itis' the way that the Lions a few years ago had 'wide receiver-itis' Orakpo (#1 pick), Kerrigan (#1 pick), Murphy (#2 pick). Similar to the Lions pulling out 3 first round wide receivers in 4 years. The problem with this pick is that while it is indeed possible that Orakpo is gone after 2014 and we will need a replacement, the truth is there are positions on this team where we don't have a quality starter or any quality development prospects RIGHT NOW. And those spots continue to be ignored to add to present areas of strength. LOL -- I wrote something similar and deleted it. Thanks for snagging the baton. lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boss_Hogg Posted May 10, 2014 Share Posted May 10, 2014 The draft is so deep and the Skins have a lot of picks. We're gonna get a shiny new offensive lineman. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brooklynskinsfan Posted May 10, 2014 Share Posted May 10, 2014 According to the draft gurus on this board, this guy ain't even fit for the peewee leagues. false some compare him to jared allen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4skins23 Posted May 10, 2014 Share Posted May 10, 2014 I'll wait til I state my opinion. Welcome to the team. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
armada58 Posted May 10, 2014 Share Posted May 10, 2014 SPECIAL TEAMS!! Look, he may be awesome and maybe the plan is to move him inside. Who knows? I certainly would have preferred RT but the draft ain't over yet. Welcome Trent! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spear Posted May 10, 2014 Share Posted May 10, 2014 I tune out draft talk every year. It's always the same -- people get focused on specific positions and specific man-crushes and make all sorts of assumptions, working themselves up into frothing, quivering piles of indignant rage. People were PISSED that we didn't take Rambo in the second last year. Of course, that's long forgotten. People only remember when they were correct. Having said that, I doubt this is who we would have picked at 34. They may have been hoping an OT they liked would be around and he wasn't. I can't fault them for trading, though, because ideally that's what you do when there are a bunch of players you like. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
98ORAKPO98 Posted May 10, 2014 Share Posted May 10, 2014 The next Jared Allen??? http://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/players/trent-murphy-1.html Stats http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/players/1665100/trent-murphy STRENGTHS: Possesses a surprisingly lean, country-strong frame with broad shoulders, a trim middle and long limbs with plenty of room for additional muscle mass. Lined up the majority of the time out of the two-point stance, showing fair speed off the corner in this role. Has a high, choppy back-pedal but gains ground quickly due to his long legs and has surprisingly fluid hips to turn and run with potential receivers. Shows better burst off the ball out of the three-point stance, timing the snap well and showing natural explosiveness in his legs to spring forward. Uses his hands well, including a very effective club and shoulder dip to efficiently cross the face of pass-blockers. Possesses at least fair closing speed, as well as vision and anticipation to stalk the ball-carrier, often meeting them as they attempt to flee rather than missing them deeper in the backfield. Instinctive defender. Locates the ball and is a high-motor player. Functional flexibility. Recognizes cut-blocks and sprawls well, using his hands to knock down defenders and keeping his eyes up to react to the quick-throw. Plays with a degree of toughness and physicality that every coach will appreciate... A former steer-wrestler and plays with this mentality. WEAKNESSES: Will be viewed by many as a classic 'tweener. Does not possess the muscled-up frame teams are expecting as a defensive lineman nor the straight-line speed expected of a linebacker. Has been surrounded by other instinctive and physical players throughout his career at Stanford and Murphy's lack of ideal "juice" was evident against the better athletes at the Senior Bowl. COMPARES TO: Jared Allen, Minnesota Vikings -- Through hard work, Allen (selected No. 126 overall by Kansas City) has made himself into a perennial Pro Bowler but I scouted him in person at the East-West Shrine Game in 2004 and it was far from a consensus that the Idaho State product would develop into this caliber of player, especially after he lifted 225 pounds just 13 times at the Combine. At a rangy 6-5, 252 pounds, Murphy doesn't necessarily project well to a classic 4-3 alignment or even the 3-4 scheme in which he starred for the Cardinal but like Allen (6-5, 260), he's one of the tougher, more ornery players I've come across. I think he'll ultimately out-play his draft selection, though not necessarily to the staggering degree as Allen. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vAAyPFSdj44 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TexasSkinsFan Posted May 10, 2014 Share Posted May 10, 2014 15 sacks last year, why is having pass rushers now a bad thing? Im happy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DC9 Posted May 10, 2014 Share Posted May 10, 2014 Very high effort Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fan since a Fetus Posted May 10, 2014 Share Posted May 10, 2014 Love the nay sayers that have never heard of his name prior to 20 minutes ago think he sucks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
armada58 Posted May 10, 2014 Share Posted May 10, 2014 On a side note...... 11 1/8" hands? GOOD LORD! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bulldog Posted May 10, 2014 Share Posted May 10, 2014 The concern is that the 15 sacks he racked up in college is production that will not translate to the NFL because of his athletic limitations and the better caliber of competition game to game. To me the worst thing you can say about a guy is he is a 'tweener' because that in essence means he's too slow for one spot and too small for another. I just don't get taking a player that fits that description so high. A high to middle second round pick should translate more readily to his NFL position. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shiv Posted May 10, 2014 Share Posted May 10, 2014 I'm so glad he compares only to other white players. So far I've heard JJ Watt, Jared Allen and Mike Vabrel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
armada58 Posted May 10, 2014 Share Posted May 10, 2014 Watching the highlight video....... looks like he has that Ryan Kerrigan "Don't you dare throw a WR Screen over me or I'm taking it the other way for 6" ability. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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