Twitter reacts to drafting Byron Murphy II

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‘We are so back’ - Twitter reacts to Seahawks drafting Byron Murphy II in 2024 NFL Draft

The Seattle Seahawks once again remained in place with their top draft pick. No trade downs for a fifth consecutive NFL Draft, but for a third year in a row you could say they took one of the best (if not the best) players available.

At pick No. 16 and with the top six quarterbacks all taken well before Seattle was on the clock, the Seahawks took Texas defensive tackle Byron Murphy II. A dominant interior lineman, Murphy was just the second defensive player off the board in the first round. The Big XII Defensive Lineman of the Year has the distinction of being the first pick of the Mike Macdonald era. Seattle invested in the trenches as many expected with its first pick, but it’s on defense and not offense. The Seahawks’ next scheduled pick is at No. 81 in the third round.

What are people saying about the latest player to join the Seahawks roster? Social media was abuzz with opinions, so take a look for yourself! Early consensus is that Seattle made a great pick.

‘We are so back’ - Seahawks fans react to Byron Murphy II draft pick

Seattle took the consensus best interior defensive lineman in the draft.

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[Superbowl 48]

A year late and a Pro Bowl player short.


Just for a reference, Jalen Carter was rated as a Pro Bowl prospect, while Byron Murphy is considered a potential starter in two years...About a 3 tier difference, if we look at how the NFL rates players in the draft.

Also, a possible "Quarter Back of the Future" Will Levis, could of also been picked in last year's draft, over Njigba (WR).

Jalen Carter Draft and Combine Prospect Profile | NFL.com

Byron Murphy II Draft and Combine Prospect Profile | NFL.com

 

[Donn2390]

A year late and a Pro Bowl player short.


Just for a reference, Jalen Carter was rated as a Pro Bowl prospect, while Byron Murphy is considered a potential starter in two years...About a 3 tier difference, if we look at how the NFL rates players in the draft.

Also, a possible "Quarter Back of the Future" Will Levis, could of also been picked in last year's draft, over Njigba (WR).

Jalen Carter Draft and Combine Prospect Profile | NFL.com

Byron Murphy II Draft and Combine Prospect Profile | NFL.com

If you are trying to say not picking Jalen and Will was a mistake, I think that would be wrong....

 

[BlueTalon]

A year late and a Pro Bowl player short.


Just for a reference, Jalen Carter was rated as a Pro Bowl prospect, while Byron Murphy is considered a potential starter in two years...About a 3 tier difference, if we look at how the NFL rates players in the draft.

Also, a possible "Quarter Back of the Future" Will Levis, could of also been picked in last year's draft, over Njigba (WR).

As someone who really wanted Carter before we picked Spoon, I'm fine with how things turned out. Especially now. I'd much rather have Murphy on my team than Carter.

 

[themunn]

A year late and a Pro Bowl player short.


Just for a reference, Jalen Carter was rated as a Pro Bowl prospect, while Byron Murphy is considered a potential starter in two years...About a 3 tier difference, if we look at how the NFL rates players in the draft.

Also, a possible "Quarter Back of the Future" Will Levis, could of also been picked in last year's draft, over Njigba (WR).

Jalen Carter Draft and Combine Prospect Profile | NFL.com

Byron Murphy II Draft and Combine Prospect Profile | NFL.com

Byron Murphy rates higher than (pro bowler) Spoon did

Devon Witherspoon Draft and Combine Prospect Profile | NFL.com

 

[seabowl]

A year late and a Pro Bowl player short.


Just for a reference, Jalen Carter was rated as a Pro Bowl prospect, while Byron Murphy is considered a potential starter in two years...About a 3 tier difference, if we look at how the NFL rates players in the draft.

Also, a possible "Quarter Back of the Future" Will Levis, could of also been picked in last year's draft, over Njigba (WR).

Jalen Carter Draft and Combine Prospect Profile | NFL.com

Byron Murphy II Draft and Combine Prospect Profile | NFL.com

I was one of the first people on this site to say early on in the process that the Seahawks should absolutely take Carter. With this said, Carter was passed up by a lot of teams because of his attitude and history of issues. What I didn’t know, that came out the day after the draft was over was that even his coaches at Georgia gave him poor reviews. That’s a very telling sign that probably would’ve scared me away too.

Levis also was passed up by many teams, so we’ll see how he does. With his said, it’s easy to cherry pick a player after they played their first year already and say should’ve, would’ve, could’ve.

 

[WarHawks]

In 8 games last year with the Titans, Levis threw for 1808 yds, 8 td's and 4 int's. 226 yds and 1 td per game, similar to Geno. So he has that going for him.

 

[Maelstrom787]

A year late and a Pro Bowl player short.


Just for a reference, Jalen Carter was rated as a Pro Bowl prospect, while Byron Murphy is considered a potential starter in two years...About a 3 tier difference, if we look at how the NFL rates players in the draft.

Also, a possible "Quarter Back of the Future" Will Levis, could of also been picked in last year's draft, over Njigba (WR).

Jalen Carter Draft and Combine Prospect Profile | NFL.com

Byron Murphy II Draft and Combine Prospect Profile | NFL.com

Lance Zierlein's grades are not gospel. They're actually extremely questionable, and NFL.coms grading criteria is not to be taken literally. They're just loose projections.

If those grades were true, then less than 15 players in the entire draft this year would be above average starters within a 2 year period. Obviously, this is not true.

Also, Will Levis has potential, but he's not necessarily a sure thing either. We'll need to see more. Potential QBOTFs are everywhere, especially if you maintain an organization where QBs can thrive. No QB succeeds alone - even the greats flounder when they don't have the rest of their team playing up to snuff. Ask Mahomes and the buzzsaw he ran into when Tampa Bay embarrassed them.

Really, I just don't get what your angle is. What is the purpose of comparing our mid first round defensive tackle to one from a different draft class who went top-10 after bombing his Pro day and having a role in the deaths of two of his fellow students? Why does that affect Byron's worth?

 

[Appyhawk]

Ah, the age of the internet, where you see instructions on how to CREATE a resume determining YOU (and/or your cat) are experts in the field.
This was the first mention I have seen depicting Murphy as a potential starter in two years.
I watch a lot of Big12 football. I knew what Murphy is week after week. My cat told me he will be a major impact player. If you don't believe my cat you shouldn't fall prey to what self promoted "experts" say either. Just watch and see what happens once real play begins.

 

[Kamcussionator]

Also, a possible "Quarter Back of the Future" ...

Because I want my team to draft players and develop them for the rest of the league. (See: Seattle Mariners)

Unless it's a QB of NOW, why waste picks?

 

[Maelstrom787]

A year late and a Pro Bowl player short.


Just for a reference, Jalen Carter was rated as a Pro Bowl prospect, while Byron Murphy is considered a potential starter in two years...About a 3 tier difference, if we look at how the NFL rates players in the draft.

Also, a possible "Quarter Back of the Future" Will Levis, could of also been picked in last year's draft, over Njigba (WR).

Jalen Carter Draft and Combine Prospect Profile | NFL.com

Byron Murphy II Draft and Combine Prospect Profile | NFL.com

We could've used an average backup or special-teamer instead, really.

 

[GemCity]

I’m glad we took Spoon and JSN!

Murphy is going to have a great career here too.

 

[12AngryHawks]

We could've used an average backup or special-teamer instead, really.

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I wonder if Nolan Nawrocki still had a job after posting this.

 

[BASF]

We could've used an average backup or special-teamer instead, really.

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To be fair, that was before the HGH

 

[12AngryHawks]

We could've used an average backup or special-teamer instead, really.

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Why settle for average backup/special teamer when you can have a plus starter?

 

[CPHawk]

I was one of the first people on this site to say early on in the process that the Seahawks should absolutely take Carter. With this said, Carter was passed up by a lot of teams because of his attitude and history of issues. What I didn’t know, that came out the day after the draft was over was that even his coaches at Georgia gave him poor reviews. That’s a very telling sign that probably would’ve scared me away too.

Levis also was passed up by many teams, so we’ll see how he does. With his said, it’s easy to cherry pick a player after they played their first year already and say should’ve, would’ve, could’ve.

Levis was passed by teams due to injury concerns as well as any infield concerns. He looked good on the field, but then he got hurt. He’s no good to anyone missing half the season

 

[CPHawk]

Why settle for average backup/special teamer when you can have a plus starter?

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What was Bennett rated?

 

[12AngryHawks]

What was Bennett rated?

Can't find his draft profile. When I googled it and clicked on the NFL website, it was for a different player of the same name.