“The only other name that I would say makes sense is Derick Hall and yes I’m really reaching here to even think of anyone else.”
What about Ken Walker? Some (including Huard) project Charbonnet as the starter. On the one hand, I can’t see this happening. On the other, if this happens, what is the point of hanging on to Walker? He’ll be an FA next year. If a trade could net more than a compensatory pick, why not take it?
I thought Murphy was over rated coming out of the draft. I live in Texas and saw all his Longhorn games. He was better than average but IMO he did not look special. I viewed him as a high floor player ; a safe pick.
Before the draft I would hear people compare him to Aaron Donald. That’s not what I saw.
So what did he did he do ?
PFF 2024
Overall Grade: 57.8 (ranking 97th out of 220 defensive interior players) 
• Pass‑Rush Grade: 64.5 (ranked 64th of 220) 
• Run‑Defense Grade: 53.6 (105th of 220) 
That’s honestly what I saw in college and 2024. He is quick , but wears out. That’s why I believe they rotated him so much. They absolutely need to give him more reps but not over nose.
Let him use his quick step to get pressure. He is strong too and get get a good push.
Seattle will have no problem with SF. They are over rated
Like a twitched up Poona Ford...that's kinda what I saw when I first watched him. But then you studied some tape and he does some subtle things that go unnoticed with live viewing. He's a force, hoping his injuries are behind him. Those hamstring injuries can be an issue sometimes.
Fair points, and it's interesting that Sweat has gotten off to a faster NFL start.
That said, Madabuike took a few years to get to this point, and I think that is the ceiling for Murphy. They seem similar athletically.
The current issue is that most of the time the D is in 4 down lineman, and to put Murphy on the field more means less reps for Williams (if Murphy is to play in the more dynamic B/C gap spot) or Reed (if he's going to be in the A gap more)... perhaps fans should be happy with a reed-murphy rotation which helps with the issues you noted.
PS no one should compare anyone to AD, although if we wanted someone with a shot at that game-wrecker level, then Jalen Carter was that chance.
I've not held much truk with what I am seeing from a MacDonald Team, as far as our regulars are concerned. He's the stingiest coach we've seen in a while. He tells the Press nothing when injuries are brought up, so why would he reveal anything of substance to hungry League scouts? Game 1 is crucial in so many aspects of team play, he wants every advantage he can find to help them achieve victory and even then he won't reveal more than he must, saving it for Week 2. We'll see what Murphy has learned when money is on the line. Not before.
It looks like Murphy played well on the passing downs in that clip against the Chiefs, but got pushed around a bit in run defense. I think this is to be expected and is the reason some fans are worried about the NT position, but he looked generally disruptive in this small sample size. Check him out on the 4th down stop. He and Hall both do well to stay low and push into the backfield. He's up against both Creed Humphrey and Trey Smith, too, so it's no easy task. One thing that is clear in that clip is that Creed Humphry is a really good player. Thanks for finding and linking that clip!
Maybe it's my expectations, but he just didn't seem to make an impact......and I was watching him, once I noticed he was in the game. I'll have to go have another look.
“The only other name that I would say makes sense is Derick Hall and yes I’m really reaching here to even think of anyone else.”
What about Ken Walker? Some (including Huard) project Charbonnet as the starter. On the one hand, I can’t see this happening. On the other, if this happens, what is the point of hanging on to Walker? He’ll be an FA next year. If a trade could net more than a compensatory pick, why not take it?
I’m seeing a victory over the 9ers by at least 15 points. AT LEAST!
I'm seeing INTs and Sacks coming our way with Frisco. MM and Koob have held their powder dry just for this Intro.
OverstatedBob, you’re my spirit animal!
OB! OB! OB!
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... and i thought i was unrealistically optimistic, ... whew, Bob, you win the prize.
Keep on keepin' on !
I thought Murphy was over rated coming out of the draft. I live in Texas and saw all his Longhorn games. He was better than average but IMO he did not look special. I viewed him as a high floor player ; a safe pick.
Before the draft I would hear people compare him to Aaron Donald. That’s not what I saw.
So what did he did he do ?
PFF 2024
Overall Grade: 57.8 (ranking 97th out of 220 defensive interior players) 
• Pass‑Rush Grade: 64.5 (ranked 64th of 220) 
• Run‑Defense Grade: 53.6 (105th of 220) 
That’s honestly what I saw in college and 2024. He is quick , but wears out. That’s why I believe they rotated him so much. They absolutely need to give him more reps but not over nose.
Let him use his quick step to get pressure. He is strong too and get get a good push.
Seattle will have no problem with SF. They are over rated
Like a twitched up Poona Ford...that's kinda what I saw when I first watched him. But then you studied some tape and he does some subtle things that go unnoticed with live viewing. He's a force, hoping his injuries are behind him. Those hamstring injuries can be an issue sometimes.
Fair points, and it's interesting that Sweat has gotten off to a faster NFL start.
That said, Madabuike took a few years to get to this point, and I think that is the ceiling for Murphy. They seem similar athletically.
The current issue is that most of the time the D is in 4 down lineman, and to put Murphy on the field more means less reps for Williams (if Murphy is to play in the more dynamic B/C gap spot) or Reed (if he's going to be in the A gap more)... perhaps fans should be happy with a reed-murphy rotation which helps with the issues you noted.
PS no one should compare anyone to AD, although if we wanted someone with a shot at that game-wrecker level, then Jalen Carter was that chance.
I've not held much truk with what I am seeing from a MacDonald Team, as far as our regulars are concerned. He's the stingiest coach we've seen in a while. He tells the Press nothing when injuries are brought up, so why would he reveal anything of substance to hungry League scouts? Game 1 is crucial in so many aspects of team play, he wants every advantage he can find to help them achieve victory and even then he won't reveal more than he must, saving it for Week 2. We'll see what Murphy has learned when money is on the line. Not before.
His value and expectations have been all about traits up to this point. We need to see the production this season.
It looks like Murphy played well on the passing downs in that clip against the Chiefs, but got pushed around a bit in run defense. I think this is to be expected and is the reason some fans are worried about the NT position, but he looked generally disruptive in this small sample size. Check him out on the 4th down stop. He and Hall both do well to stay low and push into the backfield. He's up against both Creed Humphrey and Trey Smith, too, so it's no easy task. One thing that is clear in that clip is that Creed Humphry is a really good player. Thanks for finding and linking that clip!
Maybe it's my expectations, but he just didn't seem to make an impact......and I was watching him, once I noticed he was in the game. I'll have to go have another look.
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Thanks for answering our Q's! Keep up the good work. Now, how to fast forward to the regular season?