Pick 47 Trent Murphy

[Paintrain]

Originally Posted by Mattyk

Once he gets on the field I think fans will love him because of his hustle and motor.

He's the type of 'glue' player we haven't had in a while. A guy who is just mean and nasty but smart as well. He's going to allow the defense to be creative. Imagine a nickel pass rush with Rak, Hatcher, Kerrigan, Murphy. That's the goal, rush with 4 - cover with 7.

Seems pretty clear the offseason strategy to fix the pass defense was to focus our resources on getting to the QB. Franchise Rak, sign Hatcher, draft the 2013 NCAA sack leader. That's one reason why draft grades are so dumb. They don't account for offseason strategy and planned fits.

[KI Skins Fan]

Murphy is a football player. By that I mean he knows how to play the game. He was an exceptionally productive college player.

What about all of those pass deflections and interceptions? Those are big plays.

He also has long arms and the largest hands of anyone who attended the combine. You can see how that helps him in his highlight reel. Once he gets his hands on a ball carrier or QB, that man is going down.

I read that he could use some more upper body development. The strength coaches will make sure he gets bigger and much stronger. Once he accomplishes that and gets some NFL experience, he could be a beast.

The only reason that I wasn't so happy when the Redskins picked him is that I wanted them to take Morgan Moses in that spot. Once they lucked out and got Moses in the third round, I was fine with the overall result because I would have had no problem with their taking Trent in the third round.

[Schneed10]

Originally Posted by KI Skins Fan

Murphy is a football player. By that I mean he knows how to play the game. He was an exceptionally productive college player.

What about all of those pass deflections and interceptions? Those are big plays.

He also has long arms and the largest hands of anyone who attended the combine. You can see how that helps him in his highlight reel. Once he gets his hands on a ball carrier or QB, that man is going down.

I read that he could use some more upper body development. The strength coaches will make sure he gets bigger and much stronger. Once he accomplishes that and gets some NFL experience, he could be a beast.

The only reason that I wasn't so happy when the Redskins picked him is that I wanted them to take Morgan Moses in that spot. Once they lucked out and got Moses in the third round, I was fine with the overall result because I would have had no problem with their taking Trent in the third round.

Sums up my feelings exactly.

Murph is a worker, an attitude player. He could have an impact on the rest of his teammates in helping create an identity and culture that this will be a rough, physical, tough front seven.

[RedskinRat]

Sounds like his father did a great job of instilling a sense of heroic effort in him. Looking forward to seeing his first sack (of many).

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[NYCskinfan82]

Murphy is the kind of player that will make other players work harder. He will stay late working on his craft other players vets included will see this and stay too. Reed was that player last year, staying late working with the jug machine and on his route running.

[Hog1]

Maybe a London Fletcher sort of fellow.......love it

[Irrefutable]

Originally Posted by Hog1

Maybe a London Fletcher sort of fellow.......love it

speaking of London, who is going to replace him ? could Trent play some ILB ?

[Chico23231]

Originally Posted by Irrefutable

speaking of London, who is going to replace him ? could Trent play some ILB ?

2 positions I'm kinda glad we didn't draft at ILB and Safety. First, those 2 positions weren't deep in the draft. With tjax and Robinson coming back from injury, we shouldn't be bad from a depth perspective.

The only area going into the offseason/ camp where I'm nervous is TE. Not a whole lot there. I wonder if Bruce and jay are satisfied with that part of the roster. Gotta feeling we will be watching cuts and waiver wire a lot in the coming months.

[MTK]

Originally Posted by Irrefutable

speaking of London, who is going to replace him ? could Trent play some ILB ?

Robinson if he can stay healthy.

[Irrefutable]

Originally Posted by Mattyk

Robinson if he can stay healthy.

I forgot about him

[Daseal]

Originally Posted by Mattyk

Robinson if he can stay healthy.

So who will start at ILB for the 3rd preseason game once Robinson is done for the year? I truly hope Robinson stays healthy, but we have no depth at ILB. I feel comfortable with Riley and that Riley can make the calls. I think we're in for a world of hurt if either of those two guys get hurt.

I don't hate Murphy. Seems like a good player with a good motor. Just not sure I saw the position itself as something we should be focusing on. With Orakpo and Kerrigan starting and Rob Jackson and Brandon Jenkins as backups, I'm fairly happy with our talent at OLB. To me, this screams that Orakpo is done in DC.

My guess is the coaching staff see the special teamers we picked up as backups, and potentially future starters at the ILB role. As someone else said. When we passed on Moses I was concerned. When he fell, I was far less concerned. Had we swapped those two picks I would have had less of a gripe, but still feel we could have probably made a better choice.

Note: Please don't read my sig because it contradicts my above point...

[Irrefutable]

Originally Posted by Daseal

So who will start at ILB for the 3rd preseason game once Robinson is done for the year? I truly hope Robinson stays healthy, but we have no depth at ILB. I feel comfortable with Riley and that Riley can make the calls. I think we're in for a world of hurt if either of those two guys get hurt.

I don't hate Murphy. Seems like a good player with a good motor. Just not sure I saw the position itself as something we should be focusing on. With Orakpo and Kerrigan starting and Rob Jackson and Brandon Jenkins as backups, I'm fairly happy with our talent at OLB. To me, this screams that Orakpo is done in DC.

My guess is the coaching staff see the special teamers we picked up as backups, and potentially future starters at the ILB role. As someone else said. When we passed on Moses I was concerned. When he fell, I was far less concerned. Had we swapped those two picks I would have had less of a gripe, but still feel we could have probably made a better choice.

Note: Please don't read my sig because it contradicts my above point...

There is no doubt Orakpo is playing his last year as a Redskin, and Kerrigan's contract expires in 2 seasons. Jackson is a back-up, and Jenkins is a project at best.

Murphy can save the Redskins over $10 million dollars next season

[Schneed10]

Originally Posted by Irrefutable

There is no doubt Orakpo is playing his last year as a Redskin, and Kerrigan's contract expires in 2 seasons. Jackson is a back-up, and Jenkins is a project at best.

Murphy can save the Redskins over $10 million dollars next season

That is an utterly ridiculous statement.

[CRedskinsRule]

Originally Posted by Schneed10

That is an utterly ridiculous statement.

but it's irrefutable!

[Irrefutable]

Originally Posted by Schneed10

That is an utterly ridiculous statement.

not really, if Orakpo has a good season he will want $75+ million for 5 years... if not he will still expect $10 million per year.

They have more important places to spend their money.