Byron Murphy is proving JS right

[DJrmb]

A lot of people were down on Murphy because he wasn't an all pro in his rookie season. Don't look now, but after 3 games he's #1 in sacks for his position. #1 in QB pressures. #1 in solo tackles. And #1 in stops. I think he was a pretty good 1st round pick despite the people calling him a bust or potential bust after his rookie season. He's making a difference on this defense.

 

[sutz]

He's a baller and I never doubted that he would improve as he gains experience and good coaching.

 

[MontanaHawk05]

The most frequent comparison when he was drafted was, not Aaron Donald, but Grady Jarrett. He's validating that.

 

[HOF Hater]

He was a great pick and anyone that doubted him doesnt know ball

 

[FireHawk79]

He’s solid and am happy we have him but he also benefits from BIG CAT!!!

 

[sutz]

He was a great pick and anyone that doubted him doesnt know ball

I blame fantasy football. People expect a new player is gonna make an immediate impact. I would argue that Murph made an impact last year, just not in the glamorous stats people seem to base their opinions on.

 

[GemCity]

The comps were mostly, imo, the prospect of having Carter and Verse.

Murphy had an ‘ok’ first year but, there was definitely a feeling of ‘did we screw up’ on my end.

I’m happy he’s ballin! Dude is looking like a monster out there.

Besides, Carter is an asshat and Verse…well, he’s a Lamb so I despise him too—just now warming up to Kupp .

 

[Geologic]

I wanted Carter instead of Devon Witherspoon, but if Byron Murphy can play up like this, I'm so glad hes proving me wrong.

Its just Carter/murphy play such an important position versus a nickleback like Witherspoon.

Byron Murphy is a beast and he doesnt have the character flaws like Carter. Dude just puts in the work love the dude

 

[GemCity]

I wanted Carter instead of Devon Witherspoon, but if Byron Murphy can play up like this, I'm so glad hes proving me wrong.

Its just Carter/murphy play such an important position versus a nickleback like Witherspoon.

Byron Murphy is a beast and he doesnt have the character flaws like Carter. Dude just puts in the work love the dude

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When we picked him over Carter, I was like…‘who is this cat?’.

Wasn’t too long after that I was proudly rocking my #21 jersey.

Definitely one of my favorite Seahawks:

 

[JayhawkMike]

I wanted a QB at the time but the run on them had not left a value pick at the draft position. Just reaches. I was okay with the pick though it’s not a very exciting position. I’ve never said a bad word about the pick or the player and am glad he is succeeding.

As to Sutz and his hatred of all things fantasy football I doubt many here actually play it and I never have but he sees them behind every tree. Sad.

 

[CouchLogic]

MURPHY IS MAN.

 

[evergreen]

Woulda coulda had both Carter and Verse.

 

[Frank12]

He could have a standout year, working with Leo & J-Reed is starting to show so far this year, and I'm excited to see what Murph will do this season

 

[Frank12]

Woulda coulda had both Carter and Verse.

Instead we have Spoon & Murph and that's a very good duo aswell...

 

[Geologic]

I wanted a QB at the time but the run on them had not left a value pick at the draft position. Just reaches. I was okay with the pick though it’s not a very exciting position. I’ve never said a bad word about the pick or the player and am glad he is succeeding.

As to Sutz and his hatred of all things fantasy football I doubt many here actually play it and I never have but he sees them behind every tree. Sad.

I appreciate the reflection. I was the same but instead of qb I wanted a pass rusher. Thanks for your post

 

[DJrmb]

Woulda coulda had both Carter and Verse.

Spoon and Murphy>Carter and Verse in my opinion.

 

[NoGain]

I loved the pick at the time. I was a little concerned going into this year if he was going to start taking that next step toward becoming a real stud of an NFL tackle this year. Who wouldn't be with a #16 pick in the draft? But I like what I'm seeing and have had my eye on him more than any defensive player this season so far.

Sure, Verse is looking like a real stud of a pass rushing end, which is the more valuable position in today's NFL. But hey, Howie Roseman picked Jalen Reagor before Justin Jefferson in the 2020 draft.

 

[GemCity]

Spoon and Murphy>Carter and Verse in my opinion.

I’m riding with our guys..100%.

But, if we got the Jalen Carter that Philly has and Verse, we could have subpar DBs and still be nasty on D because opposing QBs would be under pressure the whole damn game.

I’m happy with the way it turned out.

Coulda, woulda, shoulda…

I rock my Spoon jersey on game days!!

 

[HawkRiderFan]

I thought Murphy had a good start to the season but then the injury slowed him down.

 

[chris98251]

A talented across the board d line helps him, only a few could impose their will without support, we had one, Taz and Reggie White to name two.