Pick #16 - DT Byron Murphy

[5thgen]

He only has 5 sacks? What's special with this guy?

 

[MontanaHawk05]

Assuming this is a troll but who knows

He's seeing what he wants to see.

 

[TheLegendOfBoom]

Murphy slipping outside of the top ten is going to be considered the shock of the draft a year from now.

I enjoy this take!

 

[Jerhawk]

100% troll imo. Trolls can starve

Not a troll. Been on this board for 14 years now

 

[HawkRiderFan]

I'l trust the experts who called him the best DT in the draft

 

[olyfan63]

So, what are we getting in Byron Murphy II? Not familiar with his game and what he brings.

 

[Scout]

I would rate Newton a better rusher over Murphy. But Murphy is a more complete player and Newton is undersized ala Kancey who was drafted last year.

 

[Spin Doctor]

He only has 5 sacks? What's special with this guy?

DT's don't need to have a ton of sacks to be effective. Murphy is a disruptor and was the main cog in Texas's defense. The guy is good in every facet of the defensive line. Need him to be a space eater? He can do that, want him to rush the passer? He can do that too.

 

[Scout]

So, what are we getting in Byron Murphy II? Not familiar with his game and what he brings.

A disruptive wrecking ball and the center piece of Macs defense.

 

[Mistashoesta]

Troy Fautanu or Dallas Turner. Much much better prospects.

They could've gotten Murphy after 20. Complete waste. Disappointing.

Rooting for him, but this is yet another concerning pick by Schneider

You're assuming they had trade offers though. Can't trade down if there is no one to trade with.

 

[TwistedHusky]

Reach. Poor man's Aaron Donald.

Tons of better prospects on the board. Short arms.

Not surprising to see Schneider get cute and completely blow it. Unnacceptable.

I'm leaning that way too.
I love Texas DTs. Guys like Sam Adams worked out great for us.
Wanted nothing to do with Dallas Turner, so could be worse.
But


Stuff about his iffy work ethic and taking plays off is worrisome. Lack of work ethic rarely works out for anyone.
Let's hope that stuff was overblown. He's on the team now so I hope it works out.

 

[getnasty]

Mac must be very, very happy. Rotating Murphy with Hankins and Reed on the inside ensures run defense becomes stout.

Reed and Hankins can play 1 and 2 down. Murphy wasn't drafted to stop the run. Let him get after the QB.

 

[Rat]

Is Dre'Mont vulnerable now? Can't imagine we'd get much in a trade.

 

[Scout]

Reed and Hankins can play 1 and 2 down. Murphy wasn't drafted to stop the run. Let him get after the QB.

Murphy can rotate with Reed/Hankins or even with D. Jones. There are plenty of snaps whether as a nose or as a three tech.

 

[Mistashoesta]

I just hope Fautanu doesn't land with the Rams or Niners.

 

[Fresno Hawk]

Meh, should have taken the Washington guard or DE from Florida st.

 

[BlueTalon]

I was a bit surprised that we didn't trade back. I'll be interested to hear John's explanation of how Murphy fit with the rest of the board at that point, how many players with 1st round draft grades were left, etc.

 

[FortWorthSeahawk]

You're assuming they had trade offers though. Can't trade down if there is no one to trade with.

Just look at what the Vikings gave to the Jags....I wouldn't have traded down if that was the type of trade offers that were coming the Seahawks direction.

 

[Kamcussionator]

I don't think Murphy's a nose. Sweat was the nose at TX.

I think he'll be in the rotation with Williams and Jones.

 

[kidhawk]

If he’s as strong and talented as I’m hearing then he’ll clog up the middle, stop the inside run game and give guys like Mafe and Nwosu more shots at the QB